Can Nigeria get rail transport right? Published by Heather Murdock on 5 October 2012 Nigerian leaders have championed the revival of the nation’s rail lines for years.
Five trends driving Nigeria’s investment allure Published by Kate Douglas on 8 September 2012 In a recent report by Standard Bank, analysts Simon Freemantle and Jeremy Stevens outlined five trends powering Nigeria’s appeal to investors.
How the private sector is slowly but surely rebuilding Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2012 It is widely expected that Nigeria will overtake South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy. According to some estimates this could happen by as early as 2018.
Global online classifieds platform OLX launches in Nigeria and Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2012 Global online classifieds service OLX has been launched in Nigeria and Kenya. Kate Douglas caught a moment with Neil Schwartzman, the CEO of MIH Internet sub-Saharan Africa, to find out more about the launch of OLX.
The hectic schedule of Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2012 “I am someone who doesn’t switch off my phone,” says Aliko Dangote. “My phone is on 24 hours.”
Nigerian government functions in for some local flavour Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 June 2012 Nigerian public officials with a taste for the country’s local food might find future government functions a little more enjoyable.
Nigeria – a nation of business people Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 May 2012 Nigeria is considered by many as one of Africa’s most promising investment destinations. But what is it really like to do business in Nigeria?
African companies investing more in their own continent Published by Claude Harding on 7 May 2012 While many foreign firms are eyeing opportunities in Africa, African companies themselves are increasingly investing into other countries on the continent.
Student accommodation in Nigeria – an opportunity for investors Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 April 2012 Opportunities are opening-up for the private sector in the development and maintenance of student accommodation in Nigeria.
Financial boost for Nigerian mobile money startup Paga Published by Femi Adewunmi on 17 March 2012 Nigerian mobile money platform Paga has received a US$2 million grant from Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA), a financial sector development organisation.
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Could 2012 be Nigeria’s year of real reform? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 February 2012 There are many reasons to be negative about Nigeria’s business environment. However, Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Rencap, argues that 2012 might just be the year we start to see real change.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 January 2012 The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 8 December 2011 Global agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative industry.
