MARCH 2010 ISSUE 27
Nigeria's electricity problems are holding the country back from achieving its goal of being one of the world's 20 largest economies by 2020. There have been countless schemes to rectify the issues plaguing the sector but little progress is being felt on the ground. In the March 2010 issue of the TradeInvest Nigeria newsletter we look at the current situation and some of the plans on the table to address the power supply crisis. In addition we also feature various investment opportunities, trade leads and news articles for those interested in doing business in Nigeria.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Nigeria's electricity supply problems are having a devastating effect on business in the country. TradeInvest Nigeria looks at the current state of affairs and what is being done to improve the situation.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Investors with a proven track record in livestock production have the opportunity to establish a cattle ranch in Kwara State.
NEWS: MTN increases market share to 49.6%
NEWS: New Kwara mall set to boost commercial activities
FEATURE ARTICLES: House of Reps seeks to avoid a repeat of succession dilemma
Investment Opportunities

  • Partner with local operators in gold mining
  • Fish farming opportunities lure investors
  • Produce cut flowers for European market
  • Cashew production – plenty of room for fresh investment
  • Tricks of the trade – invest in skills training
  • Fruit juice factory to do well in Kwara State
  • Untapped mining opportunities in central Nigeria
  • SECTORS
    AGRICULTURE & AGRI-PROCESSING
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Local production of refined sugar doesn't meet demand
    Nigeria's local sugar suppliers cannot meet the country's demand for the co...
    TRADE LEADS: Joint venture partners sought for agriculture projects
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Cultivate and process soya beans in central Nigeria
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Favourable incentives for ethanol production
    MINING & ENERGY
    NEWS
    Australian firm invests in gold mining project
    Australian mining outfit, CGA Mining Limited, has announced it would be inv...
    FEATURE ARTICLES: Finding solutions to Nigeria's power crisis
    NEWS: Ajaokuta Steel Company to be re-opened
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Get involved in the mining and processing of kaolin
    PROPERTY & RETAIL
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Invest in housing estates
    Property developers have the opportunity to invest in housing estates in Kw...
    TRADE LEADS: Property developer needs partner for projects in Nigeria
    NEWS: Africa to benefit from housing fund
    NEWS: New Kwara mall set to boost commercial activities
    TOURISM & LEISURE
    NEWS
    Nigerian aviation industry certified as safe
    The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said that the Nigerian aviation...
    NEWS: Tinapa has huge revenue potential according to MD
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Kwara State offering viable tourism opportunities
    PROFILE: Transcorp Hilton focusing on Abuja's business travellers

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