JULY 2010 ISSUE 31

Nigeria is among Africa’s oil and gas exporters with high gross domestic product per capita, but the least diversified economies. The federal government has intensified efforts to develop the non-oil economy as the country approaches its 50th anniversary in October 2010. This month the TradeInvestNigeria newsletter features two non-oil sectors with promising prospects.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
As Nigeria celebrates 50 years of independence on 1 October, the federal government says its focused on the next decade and is aiming to be one of the world's leading economies by 2020. To achieve this, Nigeria must unlock the potential that has been left undeveloped for decades.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Franchising is the ideal option for businesses planning to exploit the business potential presented by Nigeria's huge market. The sector is growing quickly, buoyed by an increase in consumer spending, and is attracting the attention of both local and international companies.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: ICT company seeks finance partners for expansion
NEWS: Innovative financial solution ropes in Nigeria's $23bn informal sector
NEWS: Nigeria emerges as top choice for emerging markets investors
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SECTORS
MANUFACTURING
FEATURE ARTICLES
Manufacturing set to boost Nigeria's diversification strategy
The revival and stimulation of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector lies at the h...
NEWS: N150b manufacturing sector bailout hailed
TRADE LEADS: Opportunity to finance paper manufacturing expansion
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities in the manufacturing sector
RETAIL
FEATURE ARTICLES
Formal retail sector blossoms as consumers spend more
The formal retail sector of the Nigerian economy is small and under-develop...
TRADE LEADS: Sweet deal in distribution of sugar
TRADE LEADS: Supplier of hotel amenities needs agent in Nigeria
NEWS: Unilever sees great potential despite the challenging environment

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Companies


Voix Networks Limited
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - ICT company seeks finance partners for expansion
Companies

Transcorp Hilton Abuja
FEATURE ARTICLES - Transcorp Hilton: Serving Abuja's business travellers
Events

Hydropower Africa 2010
EVENTS - Hydropower Africa 2010: 16-20 AUG

2nd Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference
EVENTS - 2nd Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference

Nigeria UK Telecommunications Summit
EVENTS - Nigeria UK Telecommunications Summit: 17-18 JUNE 2010
Events

NIF 2010
EVENTS - NIF 2010: 23-25 NOV

3rd Annual North Africa Trade & Investment Conference
EVENTS - 3rd Annual North Africa Trade & Investment Conference: 10-11 NOV

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