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.
Spar opens shop in Nigeria; Shoprite not fazed Published by Claude Harding on 25 August 2010 International retail network, Spar, has opened its first outlet in Nigeria according to a report in Business Day. Spar has partnered with Nigerian retail chain Park ‘n’ Shop, owned by the Artee Group.
Analysis of bids for four Nigerian banks finalised Published by Staff Writer on 18 August 2010 Advisors have finished analysing bids received for four of Nigeria’s troubled banks. Analysis of bids for the five remaining banks is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
Mobile operators Nigeria’s biggest advertising spenders Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2010 Nigeria’s telecommunications industry was the country’s biggest spender on above-the-line advertising during 2009 with a total spend of N15.096 billion (US$100.4 million).
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.
Interview: Dianna Games on investing in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 9 August 2010 As Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria holds considerable potential for business and investment. How we made it in Africa interviews Dianna Games, CEO of the South Africa-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce