MARCH 2011 ISSUE 37

Strong performance by many of sub-Saharan Africa's economies over the past decade is now fuelling greater demand for trade finance. In this issue of TradeInvestNigeria we find all signs in Nigeria pointing to continued growth in trade flows, indicating great opportunities for trade financiers. We also look at how a new light rail transport system in Lagos state will impact property values.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Given its huge export and import base, Nigeria is a fertile ground for international trade banks looking for new markets. But can it become a first-class trade finance hub in West Africa, considering the challenges in the sector? We talked to someone who believes it can - Deutsche Bank's chief representative in Lagos, Charles Weller.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Surveys conducted elsewhere in the world show a dramatic increase in the value of properties located near Light Rail Transport (LRT) systems. Can the Lagos state’s $3-billion LRT system bring similar fortunes to the city’s property sector?
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Anambra state seeks investors for city development
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Cable manufacturing plant planned for Oyo state
NEWS: Brewers see a booming market
Trade Leads
  • Commodity trader seeks importers of refined sugar.


  • BPO firm seeks Nigerian partner.


  • Company seeks aircraft maintenance training facilities in Nigeria.


  • Looking for hotels to manage or lease.


  • Food and beverage equipment supplier seeks experienced distributor.


  • Fish farmer in Adamawa state seeks breeder.


  • Private equity firm seeks investors for microfinance fund.
  • STATE GOVERNMENTS
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    CROSS RIVER:
    Agribusiness on focus as state seeks to boost economy
    The Cross River state is seeking investors to expand the agriculture sector...
    SOKOTO: Sugar cane processing offers export opportunities
    BAUCHI: Private companies invited to manage hotels
    DELTA: State invites investors to generate power
    NEWS: ARM launches hospitality and retail fund
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Invest in robust film industry
    Nigeria’s government has identified the film industry as a fertile ground f...
    CROSS RIVER: Huge potential for cement production
    IMO: Invest in commercial fish production and processing
    JIGAWA: Popular tricycles could do well in Africa
    NEWS: Electricity supply improves

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    Events

    Renewable Energy Africa Conference & Expo 2011
    EVENTS - Renewable Energy Africa Conference & Expo 2011: 27-29 July

    Power & Electricity World Africa 2011
    EVENTS - Power & Electricity World Africa 2011: 28-1 April

    Nigeria Oil & Gas Technology 2011
    EVENTS - Nigeria Oil & Gas Technology 2011: 7-9 June
    Events

    3rd Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference
    EVENTS - 3rd Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference 2011: 7 May

    2nd Eastern Africa Oil, Gas & Energy Week 2011
    EVENTS - 2nd Eastern Africa Oil, Gas & Energy Week 2011: 16-17 May

    Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit 2011
    EVENTS - Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit 2011: 5-7 April