Electricity is regularly cited as Nigeria’s chief obstacle to economic growth, but 2013 may mark a turning point for what is often referred to as the country’s Achilles heel. Nigeria has a population of some 168.8m but produces less grid-connected electricity than a major British city. For more than a decade, the lack of reliable power has cut into...
While Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has historically attracted the majority of inward foreign direct investment (FDI), focus is broadening significantly to non-oil sectors. Slow progress in passing legislation to reform the hydrocarbons sector has delayed decisions on larger projects, while the broad domestic market is attracting investors seeking...
By 2020 Nigeria hopes to be one of the 20th-largest economies in the world and able to consolidate its leadership role in Africa and establish itself as a significant player in the global economic and political arena. This can be realised through efficient utilisation of our natural resources. After 50 years of oil production, Nigeria is...
A 2010 law mandating local content for insuring risks in the energy sector domestically aims to create growth from the current small base in the insurance sector. Enforcement is a potential challenge, if recent history and the current legal environment are any indication. Further, market studies indicate that profiting from providing coverage to...
To what extent do the new requirements for overseas recapitalisation impact foreign expansion strategies for Nigerian banks?
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