The fall in oil prices led to significantly reduced government revenues for Kuwait in 2015. Despite this the country’s 2016 spending remained largely in line with previous years as the government opted to draw on its considerable financial buffers to help make up for budgetary shortfalls.
Articles & Analysis | Planned spending by the Nigerian government set to boost construction sector from The Report: Nigeria 2016
As the continent’s most populous nation and arguably its biggest economy, Nigeria offers a lot of potential for construction firms – particularly given the significant need for infrastructure work, from housing to roads. However, meeting this demand will require overcoming a number of obstacles, ranging from cash flow issues and payment delays...
Articles & Analysis | Lower cement prices likely to encourage activity in Nigeria from The Report: Nigeria 2016
Recent developments in Nigeria’s cement industry bode well for the construction sector moving forward. Indeed, capacity expansion and greater competition should help drive down prices in a market that remains comparatively expensive.
Articles & Analysis | A shift in focus could unlock Nigeria's real estate potential from The Report: Nigeria 2016
The property market in Africa’s most populous nation is defined by significant long-term potential, but realising that potential for developers is not necessarily simple. A drop in the price of oil, a lack of foreign exchange and a depreciating currency are all combining to slow the economy, in turn stifling demand for both residential and...
Articles & Analysis | Ronald Chagoury Jr, Vice-Chairman, South Energyx; Odenigwe Ike Michaels, CEO, Centenary City; Vinay Mahtani, CEO, Churchgate; and Elias Saad, Chairman, Eko Pearl Towers: Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2016
Which regulatory changes could support efforts to create an enabling environment for real estate development?
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Nigeria 2016
As the continent’s most populous nation and arguably its biggest economy, Nigeria offers a lot of potential for construction firms – particularly given the significant need for infrastructure work, from housing to roads. However, meeting this demand will require overcoming a number of obstacles, ranging from cash flow issues and payment delays to import of equipment and building material costs...