New railway connecting northern Nigeria with Niger expected to boost trade Published by Patrick Nelle on 14 April 2022 Nigeria is in the process of linking its northern states with Niger, with a 284-kilometre railway running from Kano in Nigeria, to Maradi in Niger.
Franklin Templeton: Opportunities on the African continent – a balancing act Published by Danesh Ranchhod on 3 February 2020 It would be remiss to paint the African continent with one brush as many countries are at varying stages of their macroeconomic and political cycles.
African leaders should do more governing and less conferencing Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 31 October 2019 At times such trips feel more like a good time abroad than strategic engagement on behalf of the nation.
Nigeria and South Africa need to make up and get on with it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 3 October 2019 Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari starts a three-day visit to South Africa today.
[LONG READ] Nigeria decides 2019: What you need to know Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 10 February 2019 Although elections in Nigeria are always highly competitive and anxiety-inducing affairs, there are two salient differences this time around which should offset some of the usual fault lines.
NJ Ayuk: 10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019 Published by NJ Ayuk on 22 January 2019 Executive chair of the Africa Energy Chamber on how Africa can further entrench itself as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in the coming year.
How Nigeria can attract and keep the right kind of foreign direct investment Published by Tolu Olarewaju on 11 December 2018 There are a few things Nigeria can do to boost foreign direct investment. For starters, it must play fair.
Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018 Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.
Strengthening the private sector in African regional policy-making Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 11 April 2018 African regional organisations have yet to realise the full potential of their relationships with the private sector.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Nigeria: The long road ahead Published by Roddy Barclay on 23 November 2016 It’s been a tough year for Nigeria.
Nigeria’s herculean task of doubling FDI Published by Ini Ekott on 10 May 2016 Africa’s largest economy plans to double its foreign direct investment (FDI) by removing impediments to investment, but this may be a tall order.
Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016 The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.
A new Nigerian government increases opportunities for the private sector Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2015 Four prominent businessmen discussed the economic outlook for Nigeria under its new government.
