Nigeria: Lagos apparently better than Abuja for business Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2010 Foreign business people should think twice before deciding to promote their products in Nigeria’s capital Abuja instead of Lagos.
Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria’s dairy industry going Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2010 Selling fresh dairy products in Nigeria, a market hooked on powdered milk, is easier said than done.
Nigeria looks to boost liquidity and foreign participation on stock exchange Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 October 2010 The Nigerian stock exchange may lengthen its trading hours and loosen restrictions on share price movements in a bid to boost liquidity an attract more foreign investors.
Niger Delta: Building a new city alongside the old Published by Dianna Games on 6 October 2010 In Nigeria’s colonial era, the city of Port Harcourt was favoured by the British rulers as a place to live because of its balmy weather, extensive gardens, sound infrastructure and access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has been named the foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria.
Nigeria: Local governments get green light for independent power projects Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2010 Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday gave local governments the green light to establish independent power projects.
Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 September 2010 The major driver of Nigeria’s stock exchange, the banking sector, has continued to wallow in the doldrums, steadily heading lower and lower.
SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 South African companies are in prime position to land contracts to the value of US$282 million for the New City development in Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria’s oil producing area.
The changing face of retail in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 Local and foreign mining companies are invited to partake in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria.
Dangote Cement listing to provide foundation for NSE recovery? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 September 2010 Reports coming out of Nigeria have confirmed that Nigeria’s stock exchange has approved the listing of Dangote Cement.
Nigeria: Jonathan to run for president in next election Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has told leaders in the ruling People’s Democratic Party he will seek the party’s nomination in the upcoming presidential election.
Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2010 In 2004 a group of Zimbabwean farmers were invited to start with commercial agriculture in Nigeria. Jaco Maritz caught up with Graham and Judy Hatty to find out how things are going.
Clean up heralds new era for Nigerian exchange Published by Dianna Games on 1 September 2010 The recent firing of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO highlights a gradual move to a new standard of corporate governance in Nigeria.
