Meet the Boss: Ugwem Eneyo, CEO, Solstice Energy Solutions Published by Staff Writer on 24 January 2017 ‘I know the saying is the early bird gets the worm – well, I’m not keen on worms.’
Profit-making idea: Opportunity for more value retailers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2017 ‘The types of retailers that are currently present in Nigeria are not offering a discount product to the public.’
Profit-making idea: Pick up African companies while valuations remain low Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2017 ‘I think now is the right time for people to start looking and put money in,’ says Thabo Ncalo of Savvy Capital Partners.
Nigeria’s businesses struggle to stay afloat Published by Chika Oduah on 17 January 2017 Nigeria is facing its worst recession in two decades.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
African female entrepreneurs fighting their way to the top Published by Meryem Khaled on 16 January 2017 African women are surprisingly beating the odds and defying the obstacles in the field of entrepreneurship.
Mixed realities of African retail Published by Rafiq Raji on 10 January 2017 Is the African retail opportunity over-hyped? Not necessarily. But the huge potential envisaged is still a long way out.
Trump effect on African oil Published by Otavio Veras on 9 January 2017 The Trump presidency could have implications for oil exporters such as Nigeria and Angola.
Nigeria must increase its oil output, says Moody’s Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 The rating agency expects Nigeria’s oil production to return to two million barrels a day.
Nigeria 2017: What can the country do better this year? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 We talk to a handful of economists about how Nigeria can have a better year than it had in 2016.
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level Published by Mills Soko on 3 January 2017 2017 looks to be the year the countries hardest hit by the crisis seek to recover.
West Africa: No smooth sailing in the ‘new normal’ Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2016 Macro-economic instability fuelled by low oil prices and global economic sentiment will continue to be the main driver of business risks across West Africa in 2017.
Profit-making idea: Sesame production a growth industry Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2016 ‘Everyone is looking at sesame,’ says investment advisor.
Off-grid solar power booms in Africa Published by Henry Ridgwell on 19 December 2016 So-called off-grid solar systems have plummeted in price.