Start-up snapshot: Nigerian gift card business founded by ex-Jumia employees Published by Kate Douglas on 7 July 2015 SureGifts is a Nigerian start-up offering gift cards that can be redeemed at various online and offline stores in the country.
Who’s leading in new hotel developments in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2015 Find out which hotel brands have the highest number of planned developments in their African pipeline this year.
Start-up snapshot: Hutbay makes real estate real easy in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 29 June 2015 Hutbay, a Nigerian company founded in 2013, is an online platform looking to facilitate all things real estate.
What next for Nigeria’s economy? Published by Andrew S Nevin on 24 June 2015 Three future scenarios for Nigeria’s economy.
Looking beyond the obvious in sub-Saharan Africa: The rise of e-commerce Published by Euromonitor International on 17 June 2015 Nigeria boasts the largest online market for apparel and footwear in Africa, which is expected to grow from $104m in 2014 to $1,077m in 2019.
Start-up snapshot: Giving Nigerians quick access to their favourite music Published by Justin Probyn on 15 June 2015 MyMusic.com.ng is a Nigerian music download platform, co-founded by Dolapo Taiwo, Tola Ogunsola and Damola Taiwo.
Analysis: OPEC’s recent meeting and implications for the crude market Published by Tom Nelson on 9 June 2015 Investec’s Tom Nelson shares his outlook for oil after the latest OPEC meeting.
Nollywood takes on Paris Published by Lisa Bryant on 9 June 2015 After India’s Bollywood, Nigeria’s Nollywood is the world’s second-largest filmmaker, producing 2,000 or more movies every year.
A new Nigerian government increases opportunities for the private sector Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2015 Four prominent businessmen discussed the economic outlook for Nigeria under its new government.
Meet the Boss: Mark Essien, CEO, Hotels.ng (Nigeria) Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 May 2015 Hotels.ng, a Nigerian hotel booking website, recently secured $1.2m in funding from international investors. We talk to founder and CEO Mark Essien.
Business in Nigeria post election Published by Mary Iwelumo on 18 May 2015 Though paved with uncertainty the coming years, Nigeria looks promising for businesses.
Nigeria: Back on track for economic development? Published by Craig Parker on 13 May 2015 After the successful elections in Nigeria, the country is on track with economic growth and increased investment.
Tapping the economic potential of Nollywood and football Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015 Talking business with entrepreneur Chike Maduegbuna.
Integrating West African stock exchanges could boost liquidity Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2015 The common platform for cross-border listing and trading will improve liquidity and trade volumes in West Africa, says NSE executive director.