Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
Public private partnerships – the answer to Nigeria’s infrastructure problems? Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 December 2010 Nigeria’s infrastructure challenge is huge and the involvement of the private sector is not just desirous, but necessary.
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is planning to open 20 KFC outlets in Nigeria during 2011.
Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 3 December 2010 Olam International Limited, a global agribusiness company, today announced that it will set up a port-based sugar refinery in Nigeria.
Canadian firm to build monorail in Nigeria’s Enugu State Published by Staff Writer on 28 November 2010 Globim Corporation, a Canada-based privately owned consortium of engineering organisations and experts, is set to build a 117 kilometre monorail in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, Nigeria.
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Nigeria: Lagos apparently better than Abuja for business Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2010 Foreign business people should think twice before deciding to promote their products in Nigeria’s capital Abuja instead of Lagos.
Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria’s dairy industry going Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2010 Selling fresh dairy products in Nigeria, a market hooked on powdered milk, is easier said than done.
Niger Delta: Building a new city alongside the old Published by Dianna Games on 6 October 2010 In Nigeria’s colonial era, the city of Port Harcourt was favoured by the British rulers as a place to live because of its balmy weather, extensive gardens, sound infrastructure and access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Actis foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has been named the foremost UK inward investor into Nigeria.
Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 September 2010 The major driver of Nigeria’s stock exchange, the banking sector, has continued to wallow in the doldrums, steadily heading lower and lower.
SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 South African companies are in prime position to land contracts to the value of US$282 million for the New City development in Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria’s oil producing area.
The changing face of retail in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 Local and foreign mining companies are invited to partake in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria.
