Three lessons South African agriculture can learn from Nigeria Published by Zhann Meyer on 12 June 2014 Nigeria is successfully leveraging agriculture’s economic potential.
Olusegun Obasanjo: In Nigeria, agriculture is the new oil Published by Olusegun Obasanjo on 10 June 2014 When Nigeria announced recently that it had become Africa’s biggest economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that oil was the only reason.
How middle class Nigerians spend their money Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 June 2014 A recent report offers insight into the aspirations of middle class consumers.
Meet the Boss: Obinnia Abajue, executive director, Stanbic IBTC Published by Kate Douglas on 2 June 2014 “I believe Africa will get to where it should be by paying attention to its people.”
Moving outside of Lagos: Five Nigerian cities with business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2014 Looking beyond Lagos at potential for consumer facing companies in Nigerian cities.
10 Nigerian tech companies to watch Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2014 The West African country’s most promising technology companies.
A look at foreign direct investment trends in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2014 While 52% of FDI went into the resource sectors, EY’s report highlights an increasingly diversifying economy.
There’s no place on earth like Lagos, says founder of online property marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 2 May 2014 Canadian Allie Morse moved to Lagos a year ago and talks about living and renting in the bustling city.
Nigeria vs SA: GDP is not everything, says Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2014 Analyst says it is important to look at the bigger picture of Nigeria’s new label as top economy in Africa.
Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s largest economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2014 After months of speculation, Nigeria today officially overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent.
Watch out South Africa, Nigeria is on the rise Published by Perry Munzwembiri on 1 April 2014 The West African nation has set itself an ambitious target of becoming one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2020.
What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
South African company buys stake in Nigeria’s Mr Bigg’s fast food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2013 Famous Brands has announced a deal to acquire a stake in Nigeria’s UAC Restaurants.
Nigeria: The land of entrepreneurs Published by Baldwin Berges on 22 August 2013 Baldwin Berges takes a closer look at Nigeria’s entrepreneurs who are the driving force behind this increasingly assertive nation.