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Nigeria has achieved consistently high growth over the past decade, including 7.4% in 2011 and 6.6% in 2012, according to the African Development Bank. This expansion makes Nigeria one of the continent’s most consistent performers, with over twice South Africa’s average growth. The IMF forecasts economic growth of 7.2% in 2013 and 7% in 2014. Non-oil GDP is expected to rise 8.5% in 2013,...

One of Africa’s most culturally and ethnically diverse as well as resource-rich countries, Nigeria’s very existence is in many ways an impressive accomplishment, testament to the ability of both its citizens and institutions to find ways – often unconventional – to balance the need for local empowerment and diversity with broader national unity. Political cohesion has not come without a price,...

This section includes articles about the city of Constantine and about reforms to the book industry, as well as information on hotels, government offices and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.

In conjunction with Mazars Algeria, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Algeria’s investor-friendly environment. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Samir Hadj Ali, Managing Partner, Mazars Algeria.

OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Algeria, in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel. This chapter contains an interview with Samy Laghouati, Managing Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel.

The Algerian media sector continues to remain relatively underdeveloped; however, a number of recent changes suggest the sector may be going through a transition period. Print media continues to hold a dominant role, with a total of 105 daily newspapers published across the country, and many publications shifting from French to Arabic. Although government advertising continues to be the main...