Investing in Nigeria 2012

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In this issue

Electricity shortages remain the greatest impediment to growth and investment

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Nov 27, 2012

Pressure on president to switch on more light

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Electricity shortages remain the greatest impediment to Nigeria’s growth and investment, write William Wallis and Xan Rice

View of a Total Nigeria offshore oil and gas production platform at Amenam in the Niger delta

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Economy: Short termism threatens development

Underpinning the numbers debate is a more profound one about the political system, writes William Wallis

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The north: Unequal growth puts strain on federation

William Wallis reports on a region that is a shadow of its former self

the $6m residential and office project under construction off Lagos is touted as the 'Manhattan of west Africa'

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Lagos: How to make a chaotic city work better

Transformation of the teeming metropolis has not been to the advantage of everyone, writes Tolu Ogunlesi

Nov 27, 2012

Politics: Leader’s mild manner adds to sense of drift

President’s standing has yet to recover from subsidy upset, writes Xan Rice

Nov 27, 2012

Corruption: System is rife with abuse

More serious steps needed at all levels of society to combat institutional graft, says Tolu Ogunlesi

Part of a car used for detonating a bomb is seen at the scene of a blast in Nigeria's northern city of Kaduna

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Security: Circle of violence as Islamist group broadens its reach

Xan Rice reports on the Boko Haram attacks crippling parts of the country

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Telecoms: Status symbols that have the upper hand

The BlackBerry has become central to the aspirations of many Nigerians, writes Ed Hammond

Nuhu Ribadu, former anti-corruption chief

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Ribadu report: Inquiry shines light on murky mechanics of the oil industry

Public is impatient for reform of the sector, writes William Wallis

Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke

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Diezani Alison-Madueke: Minister has chance to deliver genuine change

Xan Rice and William Wallis meet the woman behind the divisive bill

Nov 27, 2012

National operators: Hopes rise for local oil groups

Xan Rice reports that new legislation is expected to ‘reactivate industry’

Nov 27, 2012

Bunkering: Evidence suggests it is on the rise

Such is the scale of theft that delta thieves ‘constitute the 12th-largest oil-producing group in Africa’, writes William Wallis

Nov 27, 2012

Infrastructure: Big business faces bumps on road to progress

Logistical challenges bring cost and opportunity, says Shawn Donnan

Nov 27, 2012

Electricity: Big bang approach to power test

More than half the 160m population has no access to the grid, says Shawn Donnan

Nov 27, 2012

IHS: Local knowledge is important in fulfilling towering ambitions

Xan Rice finds top tips on operating in difficult territory

Nov 27, 2012

Aviation: Airlines struggle to shake off their poor image

More improvements are needed quickly, says Ed Hammond

Nov 27, 2012

Shopping: Consumer demand draws in more retailers

Ed Hammond says market is ripe but supply chain is not

Nov 27, 2012

Banking: Improvements applauded but lack of lending causes concern

Imposition of strict capital and operational conditions has won the approval of rating agencies, says Ed Hammond

Nov 27, 2012

Stock exchange: Reforms restore confidence

This year’s share rally has been led by banking, industrial and consumer goods stocks, writes Xan Rice

Nov 27, 2012

Ecommerce: Technology business prospects lure entrepreneurs back home

The brain drain is reversing as talent returns, writes Shawn Donnan

Nov 27, 2012

Agriculture: Farming revolution has yet to take off

The nation imports a huge bulk of its rice each year, such has been the decline in rural areas, explains Xan Rice

Nov 27, 2012

Foreign investment: Market reforms bring fresh flows of funding

Tolu Ogunlesi says the days of going cap in hand are over as money pours in

Nov 27, 2012

Consumer goods: Heineken shows it is in for long haul

Conference choice highlights the bet on Africa’s future, says Shawn Donnan

Nov 27, 2012

Luxury: Wealth and attention to style draw in big brands

A super-rich elite and growing middle class that places a premium on status, makes for a lucrative market, says Tolu Ogunlesi

Nov 27, 2012

Property: Real estate groups are ready to take a risk

Ed Hammond finds a big potential market for commercial space and home ownership

Nov 27, 2012

Culture: Trend for African art drives surge in sales and prices

Interest grows but work is still affordable, says Shawn Donnan

In this issue

Electricity shortages remain the greatest impediment to Nigeria’s growth and investment, write William Wallis and Xan Rice

Underpinning the numbers debate is a more profound one about the political system, writes William Wallis

William Wallis reports on a region that is a shadow of its former self

Transformation of the teeming metropolis has not been to the advantage of everyone, writes Tolu Ogunlesi

President’s standing has yet to recover from subsidy upset, writes Xan Rice

More serious steps needed at all levels of society to combat institutional graft, says Tolu Ogunlesi

Xan Rice reports on the Boko Haram attacks crippling parts of the country

The BlackBerry has become central to the aspirations of many Nigerians, writes Ed Hammond

Public is impatient for reform of the sector, writes William Wallis

Xan Rice and William Wallis meet the woman behind the divisive bill

Xan Rice reports that new legislation is expected to ‘reactivate industry’

Such is the scale of theft that delta thieves ‘constitute the 12th-largest oil-producing group in Africa’, writes William Wallis

Logistical challenges bring cost and opportunity, says Shawn Donnan

More than half the 160m population has no access to the grid, says Shawn Donnan

Xan Rice finds top tips on operating in difficult territory

More improvements are needed quickly, says Ed Hammond

Ed Hammond says market is ripe but supply chain is not

Imposition of strict capital and operational conditions has won the approval of rating agencies, says Ed Hammond

This year’s share rally has been led by banking, industrial and consumer goods stocks, writes Xan Rice

The brain drain is reversing as talent returns, writes Shawn Donnan

The nation imports a huge bulk of its rice each year, such has been the decline in rural areas, explains Xan Rice

Tolu Ogunlesi says the days of going cap in hand are over as money pours in

Conference choice highlights the bet on Africa’s future, says Shawn Donnan

A super-rich elite and growing middle class that places a premium on status, makes for a lucrative market, says Tolu Ogunlesi

Ed Hammond finds a big potential market for commercial space and home ownership

Interest grows but work is still affordable, says Shawn Donnan

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