Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge Published by Femi Adewunmi on 7 December 2011 Nigeria’s largest cement company, Dangote Cement, could become the world’s sixth biggest producer if its expansion plans play out as expected.
How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy Published by Robert Neuwirth on 6 December 2011 Robert Neuwirth, author of Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, examines how mobile operator MTN is using hawkers and street vendors as distribution agents.
Nigerian consumers upbeat about the future Published by Claude Harding on 8 November 2011 Nigerians are the most optimistic nation in the world with 72% saying they expect “good” or “mostly good” economic conditions in the year ahead.
Economist shares his thoughts on Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 5 November 2011 Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, shares his thoughts on Nigeria after a recent visit to the country.
Short stay serviced accommodation a “clear investment opportunity” Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 October 2011 Nigeria’s short stay serviced accommodation industry holds good potential for further investment.
Nigeria not a country for weaklings Published by Philipp Wörz on 6 October 2011 While a mere week spent in Nigeria is by no means sufficient to become an expert on the country, it was a great experience to better understand how companies are dealing with challenges and opportunities on the ground.
Nigeria’s middle-class: How we live, and what we want from life Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 October 2011 A recent survey by Renaissance Capital of the booming Nigerian middle-class delivered some interesting results.
Nigeria: Why major oil companies are not interested to build refineries Published by Staff Writer on 6 September 2011 This Day newspaper reports that none of the international oil companies operating in Nigeria have shown an interest to build a refinery in the country.
Nigeria set to overtake UK as largest market for Guinness Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 August 2011 Nigeria is expected to overtake the UK as the largest market for Guinness stout in 2014.
Will Nigeria have uninterrupted power by 2015? Published by Staff Writer on 19 August 2011 Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan said that the country will have uninterrupted power supply before the end of his term in 2015.
Nigeria’s Jonathan calls for longer, single presidency term Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2011 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Tuesday he will send a constitutional amendment bill to parliament aimed at changing the presidential and state governorship tenures to a longer, single term.
Doing business in Nigeria: An expat’s view Published by Susan Smit on 6 July 2011 South African Pieter de Wet has been living in Lagos, Nigeria for the past nine months. He works for First Guarantee Pension Limited as research analyst focussing on Africa.
Nigeria: MTN to give millions access to financial services Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2011 Nigeria’s largest mobile telecoms operator MTN has announced that it will launch mobile money services in August.
Africa’s top countries for investment identified Published by Claude Harding on 28 June 2011 South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are Africa’s best investment destinations for 2011, according to the Dutch-based organisation Africa Business Panel.
