NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE 41

This month TradeInvestNigeria looks at how tighter regulation in the capital market is transforming Nigeria's economy and opening business opportunities to investors. We also talk to one expatriate professional who returned home three years ago to establish a now successful healthcare business. Also included are numerous investment opportunities in various states of Nigeria.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to build a world-class capital market that will drive transformation and growth. Director general Arunma Oteh explains the commission's strategy and the gains made so far.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Major reform is urgently needed to address the challenges in Nigeria's healthcare system. Dr. Femi Olaleye, the MD of Optimal Healthcare Company, argues that its pointless for state governments to continue building massive hospitals in the absence of proper and measurable health initiatives.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Investors wanted for commercial farming
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Bauchi State seeks investors for property project
NEWS: Swiss company ABB returns to Nigeria, targets power investment
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  • Incentives for investors in Nigeria.

  • Investment company seeks opportunities in mineral exploration.

  • Four steps to guarantee economic development in Nigeria.

  • Poultry farmer seeks expansion capital.

  • Waste management company seeks buyers of scrap metal.
  • STATE GOVERNMENTS
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    SOKOTO:
    Establish tomato juice and purée plant
    Sokoto State Government is seeking investors for a greenfield tomato juice ...
    LAGOS: Poultry farmer seeks expansion capital
    BENUE: Invest in mining and processing of salt
    DELTA: PPP opportunities in power sector
    OSUN: State seeks investor for fish feed mill
    LAGOS: Invest in construction and operation of hotels
    BAUCHI: Bauchi State seeks investors for property project
    LAGOS: Lekki Free Trade Zone offers opportunities in a range of sectors
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    NIGERIA:
    FHA looking to partner with property developers
    Nigeria's huge shortfall in housing and massive state spending on infrastru...
    AKWA IBOM: Invest in untapped mineral potential
    OSUN: Talc mining project to spur growth of industries
    IMO: Invest in commercial fish production and processing
    KWARA: Invest in printing and media industries
    CROSS RIVER: Invest in cement manufacturing plants
    KWARA: Opportunity to operate a bus service
    AKWA IBOM: How to harvest agricultural opportunities

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