General Electric to invest $1 billion in Nigeria Published by Heather Murdock on 4 February 2013 American conglomerate General Electric says it will invest US$1 billion in Nigeria, promising to more than triple the country’s electrical output over the next 10 years.
Nigerian cassava farm seeking finance to boost crop production Published by Promotional Feature on 31 January 2013 A commercial cassava farming business in Nigeria requires crop financing as well as a five-year loan to purchase additional equipment and to upgrade infrastructure.
Three key trends that will shape Nigeria in 2013 Published by Anna Rosenberg on 19 December 2012 Anna Rosenberg, a senior analyst for sub-Saharan Africa at Frontier Strategy Group, looks at the developments that will shape West Africa’s economic powerhouse in the new year.
Nigeria – worst country for a baby to enter the world in 2013? Published by Claude Harding on 25 November 2012 Nigeria is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. However, it is apparently also the worst country to be born in the year 2013.
MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012 “Our view is that there continues to be very significant growth potential. It is the largest market in Africa. It will very soon be the largest economy in Africa.”
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.