The ups and downs of building a pan-African business: In conversation with Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017 The founder of Dangote Group discusses the international expansion hurdles his company had to overcome.
The economic costs of illicit financial flows in Africa’s extractive sector Published by Stephen Yeboah on 25 July 2017 Trade misinvoicing, which is a major aspect of illicit financial flows, is a bottleneck on Africa’s growth.
Nigerian entrepreneur grows trendsetting jewellery business from scratch Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 25 July 2017 We talk to Gbenga Ayo-Dada, the founder and creative head of Artsmith Collections.
Nigeria’s ‘queen of golf’ mentors next generation of potential pros Published by Chika Oduah on 25 July 2017 In Nigeria golf is still a rich man’s game.
Startup snapshot: What this Nigerian footwear brand would do with a $1m investment Published by Justin Probyn on 17 July 2017 KEEXS produces urban and athleisure footwear products.
The journey so far: Tunde Kehinde, co-founder, Lidya / Jumia Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2017 ‘The earlier you can learn on someone else’s dime before committing your life, taking money from investors and bringing people into your company, the better.’
The journey so far: Lexi Novitske, principal investment officer, Singularity Investments Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2017 Talking tough situations and untapped business opportunities with Nigeria-based investor.
E-commerce in Nigeria: The future is mobile Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2017 Online retail trends in Africa’s most populous country.
Nigeria 19th most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2017 The short- to medium-term focus of the Nigerian government is to reduce imports and address primary sector blockages.
Demonstration farms can help revolutionise African agriculture Published by Esther Ndumi Ngumbi on 27 June 2017 Demonstration farms could help solve some of Africa’s most persistent challenges including degraded soils or the low adoption of irrigation technologies.
Startup snapshot: Streamlining the buying and selling of medication in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 26 June 2017 Talking business with Vivian Nwakah, co-founder of online pharmaceutical distribution platform Medsaf.
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session in Lagos, Nigeria Published by Press Office on 23 June 2017 During this event, Prof. Meshach Aziakpono will discuss our academic programmes for 2018 with you.
Filling Nigeria’s fintech sector Published by James Jeffrey on 20 June 2017 Tech entrepreneur Tayo Oviosu returned to Nigeria from the US with a mission to build a business that would help financially empower ordinary people.
Nigeria: Accelerated infrastructure investments needed to drive the next wave of economic growth Published by Oludayo Abass on 5 June 2017 Nigeria is currently experiencing the effects of its overdependence on oil and underinvestment in infrastructure.
