Asset manager goes against the grain by upping its stake in two Nigerian banks Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2017 It’s survival of the fittest in Nigeria’s banking sector, and Allan Gray believes it is betting on the winners.
Private equity and venture capital fund formation in Nigeria: Some legal considerations Published by Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle on 6 March 2017 Some key legal considerations that first-time general partners should pay attention to when setting up a fund in Nigeria.
Facebook CEO looks for more ‘likes’ from Africa Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 28 February 2017 Mark Zuckerberg’s trip to Kenya and Nigeria inspired local techies amid scepticism.
Fact-check: No data shows that 800,000 Nigerians live in South Africa Published by Vinayak Bhardwaj on 24 February 2017 As xenophobic violence rears its head again in South Africa, a widely quoted figure of how many Nigerians live in South Africa is completely unsupported.
Meet the Boss: Michael Ugwu, general manager west Africa, Sony Music Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2017 ‘You never know what you might find on that tougher path because it is a road less travelled.’
Nigeria has the potential to lead a continent – if it avoids the mistakes of its past Published by Austin Okere on 21 February 2017 ‘The market is like water; it will always find its level. The earlier we let this happen the better for our economy.’
Why Sony is pursuing music streaming in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 20 February 2017 ‘We do believe Nigeria could return to a top spot with regards to a music consumption market in the world.’
Nigerian FDI is falling, but investors are loving its debt Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2017 Nigeria’s latest Eurobond issuance had no trouble attracting investment. Here is why.
Profit-making idea: Follow Dangote’s lead and invest in Nigeria’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2017 The cost of importing food has risen dramatically, making local production more attractive.
How two brothers started Lagos’s first coffee-shop chain Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2017 Café Neo was started by Nigerian brothers Ngozi and Chijioke Dozie in Lagos. Today it hopes to expand across west Africa.
M&A action shifts from west to east Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 February 2017 Despite some high profile bank failures in the region, businesses active in the insurance and broader financial services sector continue to attract new capital.
Tough times for African equities Published by Andrew Lapping on 7 February 2017 Falling African equity prices and valuations over the past 30 months have laid the groundwork for better returns ahead.
New dates for ConMin West Africa Published by Press Office on 3 February 2017 ConMin West Africa Exhibition and the National Mining Summit has been moved from April to 13–15th June 2017.
RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2017 Michael O’Malley on economic headwinds in Nigeria, and the potential he sees in French-speaking west Africa.
