Nigeria’s upcoming elections – looking at some of the issues Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 Investors and business people will keep a close eye on Nigeria’s upcoming general elections. Historian Max Siollun addresses some of the issues
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is planning to open 20 KFC outlets in Nigeria during 2011.
Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 3 December 2010 Olam International Limited, a global agribusiness company, today announced that it will set up a port-based sugar refinery in Nigeria.
Canadian firm to build monorail in Nigeria’s Enugu State Published by Staff Writer on 28 November 2010 Globim Corporation, a Canada-based privately owned consortium of engineering organisations and experts, is set to build a 117 kilometre monorail in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, Nigeria.
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
How effective are Lagos’ model city plans? Published by Alitheia Capital on 15 November 2010 Using the Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plan (MCP) as a case study, we look at the effectiveness of Lagos State’s MCPs. The article highlights some of the key factors affecting its successful implementation and proffers ideas to achieve better and more effective monitoring and control processes.
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.
