JANUARY 2010 ISSUE 25
With the global economic slowdown loosening its grip, 2010 is likely to see an increase in foreign investment into emerging economies such as Nigeria. In this issue of the TradeInvest Nigeria newsletter we interview the managing director of Savannah Gold, a British gold exploration company, that has invested in Nigeria's solid minerals sector. In collaboration with CSL Stockbrokers we also take a closer look at UAC of Nigeria, one of the country's largest conglomerates. In addition, the issue features the usual mix of investment opportunities, news articles and trade leads.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Savannah Gold Ltd., a London-based private exploration company, was established in 2006 to focus on the exploration and evaluation of a number of gold licences held in north-west Nigeria. TradeInvest Nigeria spoke to Laurence Robb, managing director of Savannah Gold.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Property developers have the opportunity to invest in housing estates in Kwara State, situated in western Nigeria.
NEWS: Economic growth for 2009 projected at 6.9%
FEATURE ARTICLES: Company watch: Good earnings potential for UAC of Nigeria
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunity to own gutter roll-forming business
Editor's Choice
Former Clerk confident Nigeria's democracy will become even more robust
The former Clerk of the House of Representatives, Niyi Ajiboye, talks to TradeInvest Nigeria on how the legislature became more efficient and stable in recent years.

Chaza offering expert insight into the informal sector
Chaza Strategic Management, a South Africa-based closed corporation, is offering its business network consultancy services to clients in Nigeria.

Mobile operators criticise new SIM registration directive
A number of Nigerian mobile operators have criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission plan to begin the registration of all SIM cards in the country in March.

SECTORS
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Groundnut processing: Foreign and local investment wanted
Foreign and local investors have the opportunity to invest in the processin...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Join other multinationals in rice production
TRADE LEADS: Agrochemical manufacturer looking for Nigerian importers
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Investors invited to invest in modern abattoir
ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
NEWS
NNPC partners with private investors on Lekki refinery
The proposed Lagos greenfield refinery has secured the support of the Nige...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Truck terminal: Capitalise on large volumes of cargo passing through Kwara State
NEWS: FEC approves funds for Abuja airport runway
NEWS: Waste management offers promising business opportunities
MINING & MANUFACTURING
NEWS
More than 55% of manufacturers close shop
More than 55% of Nigeria's manufacturing outfits closed shop during 2009.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Feasibility study shows good potential for cement production
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunity to own gutter roll-forming business
FEATURE ARTICLES: Savannah Gold operating in uncharted territory
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
NEWS
Standard Chartered invests in Nigerian gas company
Standard Chartered Private Equity Limited has announced that it has investe...
NEWS: CBN welcoming bids for Nigeria's distressed banks
NEWS: Stanbic IBTC ready to finance sesame seed exports
NEWS: Licences of troubled microfinance banks to be revoked

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States

Companies

Chaza Strategic Management
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Chaza offering expert insight into the second economy


Longspan Gutters
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Opportunity to own gutter roll-forming business
Public Sector

Companies


Events

Mining Indaba
EVENTS - Mining Indaba: 1-4 February 2010

South Africa – Nigeria Health Business Summit
EVENTS - South Africa–Nigeria Healthcare Business Summit: 1-3 February 2010

African Utility Week
EVENTS - African Utility Week 2010: 22-25 February 2010

Events


Nigeria UK Telecommunications Summit
EVENTS - Nigeria UK Telecommunications Summit: 25-26 March 2010


Africa's Big Seven
EVENTS - Africa's Big Seven: 25-27 July 2010