JUNE 2010 ISSUE 30

The liberalisation of Nigeria’s ICT sector has made it very competitive in certain segments. The sector is poised for substantial growth, which will attract massive investment for instance in the delivery of fixed telephone lines and the manufacturing of electronics. In this issue of the TradeInvest Nigeria newsletter we bring you potentially lucrative ICT opportunities. We also look at recent developments in Nigeria’s once vibrant textile industry.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Nigeria once had a vibrant textile industry ranked third largest in Africa after Egypt and South Africa. Today the industry is in comatose state following massive closures of factories. Olumide Abimbola looks at the recent developments in the industry and opines on the way forward.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Nigeria-based Voix Networks Limited, an ICT products and services provider, is seeking investors to finance its planned countrywide expansion. The first stage of the company's fixed telephone lines network went live in central Abuja in May 2010.
FEATURE ARTICLES: How to engage with African professionals in the Diaspora
NEWS: Energy firm Oando to float local fuel arm on Lagos bourse
NEWS: StanChart sees Nigeria becoming Africa’s biggest economy by 2023
Editor’s choice

  • Nigeria’s ICT sector is expected to experience exponential growth in the next few years, bringing major investment into the sector. Potential opportunities lie in the expansion of undersea cables, retail network for mobile, fixed wireless and internet services. The government is particularly keen to promote the manufacturing of electronics.

  • Kano State could soon be a favourite destination for investment. The latest World Bank report on doing business in Nigeria ranks it as the best reformer out of the 36 States. The report contains detailed analyses of business regulation in Nigerian States.

  • Looking for a place to stay in Nigeria? The Transcorp Hiton Abuja is the capital city’s most luxurious hotel with various facilities catering for the needs of business travellers.
  • SECTORS
    TOURISM & LEISURE
    FEATURE ARTICLES
    MMA2 terminal: A trendsetter for African airports
    Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd is the operator of the rebuilt Murtala Mu...
    FEATURE ARTICLES: Transcorp Hilton: Serving Abuja's business travellers
    TRADE LEADS: Company looking to finance viable projects
    TRADE LEADS: Hotel needs investors to complete and manage
    ICT
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Ambitious ICT company seeks finance partners for ongoing expansion
    Nigeria-based Voix Networks Limited, an ICT products and services provider,...
    NEWS: Nigeria's ICT market is ready for investment
    NEWS: Quest for an ICT-based economy on track
    EVENTS: Nigeria UK Telecommunications Summit: 17-18 JUNE 2010

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    Companies


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

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

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    EVENTS - Hydropower Africa 2010: 16-20 AUG

    Nigeria Steel Conference
    EVENTS - Nigeria Steel Conference: 24 AUG 2010

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

    NIF 2010
    EVENTS - NIF 2010: 23-25 NOV


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