Why SA’s Tiger Brands bought a stake in one of Aliko Dangote’s companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 October 2012 We look at why South African consumer goods giant Tiger Brands bought a 63.35% stake in Dangote Flour Mills.
Can Nigeria get rail transport right? Published by Heather Murdock on 5 October 2012 Nigerian leaders have championed the revival of the nation’s rail lines for years.
Proposed Nigerian reality show looking to lure the youth back to farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2012 A Nigerian company, Hayzee Mind Concept, is planning to launch a reality show where contestants will have to demonstrate their farming skills.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
New mobile app aimed at teaching children Yoruba Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2012 “I think language skills are especially important for children of the African diaspora as language allows them to access their culture and history in a deeper, more meaningful way,” says Abake Adenle.
Nigerian designer discusses the business of fashion Published by Kate Douglas on 28 August 2012 “I view entrepreneurship as a vehicle for the realisation of one’s vision, dreams and passion,” says Kiki Kamanu.
Nigeria moving forward, but still a difficult business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 August 2012 Nigeria is definitely moving forward, although it remains a challenging country in which to do business, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.
Africa’s vanishing Lake Chad Published by Ahmad Salkida on 7 August 2012 As you approach the Lake Chad basin from Maiduguri, in northeastern Nigeria, the atmosphere of despair is telling.
How the private sector is slowly but surely rebuilding Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2012 It is widely expected that Nigeria will overtake South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy. According to some estimates this could happen by as early as 2018.
Global online classifieds platform OLX launches in Nigeria and Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2012 Global online classifieds service OLX has been launched in Nigeria and Kenya. Kate Douglas caught a moment with Neil Schwartzman, the CEO of MIH Internet sub-Saharan Africa, to find out more about the launch of OLX.
Ghana and Nigeria – Africa’s top rapid-growth markets Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2012 Ghana and Nigeria will this year be among the three fastest growing economies from a group of 25 global rapid-growth markets.
The hectic schedule of Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2012 “I am someone who doesn’t switch off my phone,” says Aliko Dangote. “My phone is on 24 hours.”
Harare and Lagos ranked as the world’s worst cities to live in Published by Claude Harding on 12 July 2012 African cities don’t perform well in a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranking of the world’s best cities to live in.
South African business schools placing well in global rankings Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2012 While the majority of the world’s best business schools are located in Europe and the US, a number of African institutions are proving that they also have what it takes.
