DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE 24
The past year has been tough and interesting for anyone involved in business the world over. In this year-end issue of the TradeInvestNigeria newsletter we look at some of the major investments made into the Nigerian economy in 2009. The issue also features a special report that puts Nigeria's controversial Petroleum Industry Bill under the spotlight. In addition, the CSL Stockbrokers sector overview examines Nigeria's consumer goods industry and the future growth potential it holds. All this and much more.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for most economies as the global economic slump took its toll. In spite of these difficulties, Nigeria however still managed to attract significant foreign investment to its non-oil sectors in 2009.
SECTOR OVERVIEW:
With a growing youthful population, estimated at about half of its entire population, Nigeria presents one of the best opportunities for consumer goods businesses.
FEATURE ARTICLES: Proposed bill set to shake-up oil and gas industry
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in the cultivation and processing of maize
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Chaza offering expert insight into the second economy
Editor's Choice
Looking back on two years of the tenure of Dimeji Bankole
Since the start of his tenure, just over two years ago, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Dimeji Bankole has made some remarkable achievements.

MMA2 terminal setting new standards for African airports
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Two in Lagos is the first terminal of its kind in Nigeria and boasts various world-class facilities.

Transcorp Hilton focusing on Abuja's business travellers
Transcorp Hilton Abuja is centrally located within the capital city's commercial district, in its own beautifully landscaped gardens opposite Millennium Park.

SECTORS
FOOD & BEVERAGES
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Investors invited to process cassava into glucose syrup
Investors have the opportunity to invest in the processing of cassava into ...
FEATURE ARTICLES: Manufacturing – good rewards for those with the stamina and resources
SECTOR OVERVIEW: Consumer goods to see double-digit sales growth
NEWS: Possible tie-up between Tiger Brands and Shoprite in Nigeria?
PROPERTY
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
MMI transforms Abuja golf club into glamorous wonder world
When approached to do the interior design for the Harrow Park Golf Club in ...
NEWS: Abuja rental prices skyrocket
NEWS: Modern shopping mall to be built in Kwara State
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Motel development holds exciting potential
ENERGY
NEWS
Contract signed for new power plant in Kaduna
A 215 megawatts dual thermal power plant is set to be constructed in Kaduna...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Traditional and renewable power companies invited to invest
FEATURE ARTICLES: Proposed bill set to shake-up oil and gas industry
TRADE LEADS: Solar company looking for investors
AGRICULTURE
NEWS
Stanbic IBTC completes $15 million cocoa financing deal
Stanbic IBTC Bank, Nigeria, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has comple...
NEWS: New plans for Nigerian commodities exchange
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in the cultivation and processing of maize
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Second commercial agriculture project to take-off soon

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States

Companies

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


CSL Stockbrokers
SECTOR OVERVIEW - Consumer goods to see double-digit sales growth
Public Sector

Companies


MMI Projects
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - MMI lifting the standard of interior design in Nigeria
Events

Africa Finance & Investment Forum
EVENTS - Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2009 – 13-15 December 2009

MENA Infrastructure Finance Conference
EVENTS - Annual MENA Infrastructure Finance Conference – 14-15 December 2009

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

South Africa – Nigeria Health Business Summit
EVENTS - South Africa–Nigeria Healthcare Business Summit 2009 – 1-3 February 2010
Events



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