Selling cosmetics online: How two Nigerian entrepreneurs want to make it big Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 August 2015 Podozi is an e-commerce platform that sells beauty and personal care products targeted at African women.
Energy projects: Three ways African governments can better attract private capital Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2015 Genesis Electricity’s CEO highlights three policies that governments should pursue.
Why this Nigerian chose rural farming over a suit and tie Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2015 … and why he hasn’t looked back since.
Why a Nigerian mattress company caught the eye of private equity players Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2015 According to John Opubor, director of Actis Nigeria, the foam mattress and bedding industry has seen attractive growth.
Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.
Nigerian and Kenyan currencies: Which are most vulnerable? Published by Renaissance Capital on 13 July 2015 Renaissance Capital finds the Kenyan shilling to be especially vulnerable but believes the Nigerian naira should weaken more than the shilling.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth slows: A look at Nigeria and Kenya Published by Renaissance Capital on 8 July 2015 Renaissance Capital has lowered its 2015 growth forecast for Kenya and looks at the downside risks for Nigeria’s economy.
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.
