When President Muhammadu Buhari took office in 2015, he pledged to increase the country’s crude oil refining capacity, fix state facilities and put an end to expensive fuel imports. The effort to address refining is ongoing; however, as more businesses enter the market, progress on these issues could make private sector involvement a crucial...
What are some of the main infrastructure challenges that fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies face in Nigeria?
The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the...
Automobile manufacturing is poised for accelerating growth over the medium term, as major carmakers like Nissan, PSA Group and Volkswagen move to revive, expand or build new manufacturing and assembly bases in-country. These firms and their domestic partners should reap the potential dividends of Nigeria’s large and growing automotive market,...
Growth of the population, set to reach 300m by 2030 and 400m by 2050, coupled with an expanding middle class, suggests there is strong growth potential for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment, and underscores the fundamental attractiveness of the Nigerian market. In addition to these long-term drivers, manufacturers are set to...
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