Significant changes coming to Nigeria’s banking landscape Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2010 The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday published a draft document of proposed changes to the current “Universal Banking Policy”.
Nigerian PPP project facing various challenges Published by Claude Harding on 6 April 2010 The Lekki Toll Road Concession Project is one of Lagos State’s foremost public private partnership initiatives.
State government seals gas deal for Ibom Power Plant Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2010 The Akwa Ibom State government has sealed an agreement to supply gas to the 685 megawatts Ibom Power Plant.
Incentives available to establish outsourcing business in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2010 Local and foreign investors interested to invest in South Africa’s business process outsourcing and offshoring (BPO&O) sector can benefit from various incentives.
Zain announces sale of African operations to Bharti Airtel Published by Staff Writer on 30 March 2010 Kuwait-based mobile telecommunications company Zain today announced the signing of definitive agreements for the sale of 100% of Zain Africa.
PayPal launched in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2010 First National Bank (FNB) and PayPal today announced that customers in South Africa can now sell to PayPal’s global customer base.
NERC licenses first renewable power plant Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2010 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Friday, recorded a landmark when it licensed the first renewable power plant owned by Wedotebary Nigeria Limited.
Zain launches ‘Zap’ in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2010 ‘Zap’, Zain’s mobile commerce service, was launched today in Accra, Ghana.
Should I trust someone using an Yahoo! email account? Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2010 Western business people are often put-off by African professionals making use of web-based email accounts such as those offered by gmail, Yahoo! or hotmail. Does this matter and should one treat such emails with suspicion?
MTN Ghana increases subscribers by 24% Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2010 MTN Ghana has increased its subscribers by 24% to 8 million for the year ended 31 December 2009. According to a statement by the mobile operator, “improvements in network quality and capacity, enhanced value propositions, the MTN Zone offering as well as loyalty programmes have enabled MTN Ghana to maintain its market share of 55%, despite fierce competition.” MTN […]
Nedbank focusing on Southern Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2010 South Africa-based bank, Nedbank, is mainly concentrating on the South African and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) markets.
Mauritian bank announces SA expansion drive Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2010 Mauritius-registered AfrAsia Bank today announced the start of an African regional expansion drive, with initial focus on South Africa.
