New laws for tourism operators in Lagos State Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola last week signed into law a bill for the regulation and standardisation of the tourism sector in the state.
Globacom to start operations in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2010 Nigeria-based African telecommunications firm, Globacom, has won a licence to operate telecom services in The Gambia.
Fresh milk a hard sell in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 The Zimbabwean farmers who relocated to Nigeria are struggling to sell their fresh milk products due to a preference for powdered milk in the country.
Challenges and benefits of “going green” in Nigeria Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 July 2010 Nigeria is confronted with several peculiar challenges which make a green agenda appear unattainable. Top of these include the solutions that have been adopted because of the inefficiencies in the energy and transportation systems, as well as waste management. The building industry also has its peculiar handicaps.
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa Published by Claude Harding on 8 July 2010 The Main One submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe was last week completed and commissioned.
Nigeria’s coal deposits identified Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 Nigeria has major unexploited coal resources. The government has recently placed a high priority on utilising these resources to increase Nigeria’s electricity generating capacity.
Possible Chinese investment in Nigerian bank? Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2010 A Chinese bank might soon make an equity investment in Nigeria’s First Bank.
New margin trading rules for Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Nigeria’s Financial Services Regulation Coordinating Committee has issued new rules with regards to margin trading.
New approaches to property development in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 15 June 2010 Although the free fall in Nigeria’s property values may not be as drastic as the latter part of 2009, the bottom has not been reached. In the reshaped real estate market, new approaches will be essential to success.
Chinese firm to establish asphalt plant in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 A Chinese engineering and construction company, Tiangsu Jialong, has signed a memorandum of understanding with some Nigerian firms to establish a 200 tonnes quarry and asphalt plant in Nigeria
Advice on investing in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2010 I have an energy consulting firm in the UK and I am toying with the idea of investing in Nigeria in the renewable energy sector. Could you please advise me on the steps I need to take?
South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010 South African financial services group, Sanlam, has entered into a joint venture with First Bank of Nigeria plc to form a new insurance firm, FBN Insurance Company Limited.
Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010 Nigeria’s power supply problems are having a detrimental effect on the economy. Geometric Power Ltd has taken the bull by the horns and is currently developing its own independent power project in the southern city of Aba.
New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2010 A new 24-hour Nigerian satellite news television network, known as NN24, was launched last week.
