The top 10 richest African billionaires Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 A number of African business people made this year’s Forbes 2011 Billionaires List, here are the top 10:
New minimum wage bill in Nigeria to drive consumption levels Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 March 2011 The Nigerian Senate recently announced the passage of the new National Minimum Wage Bill, increasing the monthly minimum wage by 140%.
Will Nigeria’s football clubs list on the stock exchange? Published by Claude Harding on 18 February 2011 An analyst told Business Day that Nigeria Premier League football clubs would have to completely change their structure and management before they can list on the country’s stock exchange.
With improved governance, Nigeria may yet be a Bric hopeful Published by Dianna Games on 15 February 2011 The Nigerian presidential race is effectively done and dusted — even though the poll is scheduled for April.
Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
Mango targeting Nigerian women with high street fashion Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2011 Spanish fashion retailer Mango aims to have a presences in each of Nigeria’s major cities.
Nigeria’s real estate sector – what to expect in 2011 Published by Alitheia Capital on 3 February 2011 Is the storm over? Alitheia Capital gives a review of Nigeria’s real estate sector in 2010 and tells us what to expect in 2011.
Nigerian golf tournament looking to attract Ernie Els, Retief Goosen Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2011 Some of the world’s best golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, might play in a tournament in Nigeria next year.
Nigerian banks “one of the best prospective investment areas in the world” Published by Mishnah Seth on 22 January 2011 The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) was created to stabilise the banking sector following the special audit in 2009. Investec’s Mishnah Seth believes it will boost the country’s banking sector.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
UAC and Tiger Brands conclude joint venture deal Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2011 UAC of Nigeria (UACN), a Nigerian diversified company, and Tiger Brands, a South African fast-moving consumer goods firm, have concluded a deal to form a strategic partnership.
Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
Public private partnerships – the answer to Nigeria’s infrastructure problems? Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 December 2010 Nigeria’s infrastructure challenge is huge and the involvement of the private sector is not just desirous, but necessary.
