A closer look at Lumos’ pay-as-you-go solar business in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 24 May 2017 Lumos has installed close to 40,000 solar units in the country.
Doing Business: Can Nigeria replicate the Singapore model like Mauritius did? Published by Rafiq Raji on 22 May 2017 If one were to use the Singaporean and Mauritian success stories as templates, scepticism about the potential success of current reform proposals In Nigeria would be somewhat justified.
Now that AB InBev has acquired SABMiller, here are its plans for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 May 2017 These include increasing production in Nigeria and boosting sales of its global brands in South Africa.
Nigeria: Finding opportunities where others fear to tread Published by Andrew Lapping on 16 May 2017 Allan Gray’s primary area of interest in Nigeria is the financial sector, where sentiment is truly extreme.
Investors need to approach Nigeria with caution Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2017 Chris Newson, director for Africa private markets at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the Nigerian economy.
Lagos now ranked among world’s cheapest cities in USD terms Published by Justin Probyn on 1 May 2017 Nigeria has been experiencing significant economic headwinds due to the fall in the price of oil.
Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2017 ‘It is still a very important market, almost 170 million people,’ says Phuthuma Nhleko.
Ethiopian will celebrate the reopening of Abuja Airport with Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 Published by Press Office on 19 April 2017 The state of the art airplane will start the scheduled service on the Addis Ababa-Abuja route.
Three power stations. Two countries. One bank. Published by Daniel Zinman on 18 April 2017 The new power stations will be a welcome addition to the west African region, where only 18% of households have access to electricity.
Dangote takes long-term view to build pan-African cement empire Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2017 While other manufacturers are struggling in Nigeria’s tough economic environment, Dangote cement is performing strongly.
Bad loans in Nigeria’s banking sector likely higher than records state, says economist Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 Nigerian banks could be facing higher levels of bad debt than they are letting on, according to Ecobank’s head of group research.
Africa is not a sample size of one, emphasise industry leaders Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2017 ‘Generic references to Africa blur the contexts, opportunities, challenges and risks as they relate to individual countries.’
Airtime at half price on two recharges Published by Press Office on 24 March 2017 Zoto, Nigeria’s fastest growing mobile recharge and bill payment app, is giving away a 50% discount upfront on the first two recharges.
Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2017 Carlson Rezidor aims to have hotels in Africa’s major commercial hubs to cater for regional business travellers.
