MARCH 2009 ISSUE 15
FEATURE ARTICLES:
An Italian energy company, Fri-El Green Power recently made a substantial investment in Nigeria by buying an oil palm plantation. The company plans to use the palm oil derived from the plantation to fuel its power projects in Europe. Jaco Maritz reports
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Nigeria's Federal Housing Authority realises that greater private sector participation is needed for effective housing development and is inviting local and foreign companies to consider the available opportunities.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: World Bank water projects – technical partner needed
FEATURE ARTICLES: And the winner is . . . Nigeria tops investment index
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Chance to participate in the solar power boom
Investment Opportunities
SECTORS
PROPERTY
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FHA emphasises partnership to address Nigeria's housing backlog
Nigeria's Federal Housing Authority realises that greater private sector pa...
NEWS: Land reform bill aimed at making property transactions less cumbersome
NEWS: UAE company to construct 100 000 housing units using new technology
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Foreign partners sought for upgrading of motel
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Lagos ready to work with private sector in commercial infrastructure provision
The Lagos State Government is looking to partner with the private sector in...
NEWS: World class water pipeline project nears completion; DAG & K set to beat deadline
NEWS: Kogi partners with Americans to establish new power plant
NEWS: Government plans to transform Niger Delta into region of opportunity
ICT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NEWS
MTN Nigeria increases subscribers by 40%
MTN Nigeria made a huge contribution to the MTN Group's results for the fin...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in ICT infrastructure and service delivery
EVENTS: W.Afri.Tel 2009 – 2-4 June 2009
NEWS: NITEL/MTEL looking for core investor to take majority stake
TRANSPORT
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Sokoto Airport set for massive upgrade – investors welcome
As part of its efforts to grow the economy of Sokoto State, situated in nor...
NEWS: Nigeria's air traffic grows by 31% during 2008; defies global slump
NEWS: All systems go for light rail service
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Beat the rush hour – water transportation services required
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Red-hot proposition to produce tomato juice and purée
Tomatoes are grown all across Sokoto State and investors are invited to tak...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Jatropha business has potential to thrive in northern Nigeria
NEWS: Niger State rice mill – private firm makes huge investment
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in a fertiliser production plant in Sokoto State
TOURISM & LEISURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Lagos repositioning itself on world tourism map
Local and foreign investors are invited to consider the host of opportuniti...
NEWS: Theme park project promises to be an exciting ride for American company
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Cater for cultural and business travellers in Sokoto State
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Establish a boutique hotel on Lekki Beach Golf Resort

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Sokoto State



Opportunities
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Demand for biofuels makes ethanol production viable
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Solid future for cement producers in Nigeria
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Produce herbs and spices in north-west Nigeria
Lagos State

Overview
FEATURE ARTICLES - General overview of Lagos State


Companies

SetSolar
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Chance to participate in the solar power boom

Public Sector

Federal Housing Authority
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - FHA emphasises partnership to address Nigeria's housing backlog
Events

Nigeria's Waste: Your Wealth
EVENTS - Nigeria's Waste: Your Wealth Seminar – 26 March 2009

Africa Trade & Investment Conference
EVENTS - 3rd Annual Africa Trade & Investment Conference – 26-27 March 2009

West Africa Investment Forum
EVENTS - West Africa Investment Forum – 30 March-1 April 2009
Events II

African Utility Week
EVENTS - African Utility Week 2009 – 18-22 May 2009

W.Afri.Tel
EVENTS - W.Afri.Tel 2009 – 2-4 June 2009