NOVEMBER 2009 ISSUE 23
Despite proven commercial deposits of various minerals, Nigeria's mining sector remains relatively untapped. In this month's issue of the TradeInvestNigeria newsletter, we take a closer look at the country's mining sector and what the federal government has done to lure investors back into the industry. We also feature an interview with Abiodun Oyefusi, managing director of SarnerPFM, about a proposed new tourism facility right in the heart of the Niger Delta. As usual the issue also has various investment opportunities, trade leads and news articles for those looking to invest in Nigeria or do business with Africa's most populous nation.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Mining in most African countries is accompanied by a fair degree of risk and Nigeria is no exception. The country has, however, recently implemented a number of reforms to attract more investment to the sector. TradeInvestNigeria looks at the issues surrounding Nigeria's solid minerals industry.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Nigeria's local sugar suppliers cannot meet the country's demand for the commodity and investors now have the opportunity to invest in a sugar refining facility in Kwara State, situated in central Nigeria.
FEATURE ARTICLES: New leisure parks to attract tourists to Niger Delta
NEWS: Old Mutual seeking to enter Nigerian insurance market
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Tricks of the trade – invest in skills training
Editor's Choice
Accountability important for post amnesty Niger Delta
Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, Speaker of the House of Representatives, talks about how the Niger Delta states need to be accountable to their citizens, and about the importance of diversifying the Nigerian economy.

Interior design company has vision for new Nigeria
Miranda Meyer Interior Projects' rapid rise to become one of the top interior design firms operating in Nigeria has been nothing short of astonishing.

How to do business in Nigeria
TradeInvestNigeria answers frequently asked questions about investing and doing business in Nigeria.

SECTORS
PROPERTY & TOURISM
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity to develop an inland beach resort
An opportunity has opened-up to develop an inland beach resort in Kwara Sta...
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Interior design company has vision of a new Nigeria
NEWS: Investor sought for renovation of hotel
FEATURE ARTICLES: New leisure parks to attract tourists to Niger Delta
AGRICULTURE & AGRI-PROCESSING
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Cassava processing holds promising potential
The industrial processing of cassava in Nigeria holds much potential for su...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Local production of refined sugar doesn't meet demand
TRADE LEADS: Company exporting gum arabic, sesame seeds and ginger
NEWS: Modern poultry farm to be privatised
MINING & ENERGY
NEWS
Chinese investors eyeing Nigeria's gold deposits
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Diezani Alison-Madueke has said th...
INCENTIVES: New incentives to boost cement production
NEWS: Deregulation of petroleum sector to stamp out corruption
FEATURE ARTICLES: Can Nigeria attract meaningful investment into mining sector?
MANUFACTURING
NEWS
Dana invests in $15 million steel plant
Dana Steel Limited, the core investor in the Katsina Steel Rolling Company,...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Capitalise on agrarian revolution by investing in fertiliser
TRADE LEADS: Manufacturer of packaging machines seeks buyers/agents
NEWS: Three new alcoholic spirits introduced into Nigerian market

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CSL Stockbrokers
SECTOR OVERVIEW - Brewing up success in Nigeria
SECTOR OVERVIEW - Petroleum marketing industry still operating below par
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MMI Projects
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Interior design company has vision of a new Nigeria
Events

Public Private Partnership Africa
EVENTS - Public Private Partnership Africa Conference – 1-2 December 2009

Investing in sub-Saharan Africa
EVENTS - Investing in sub-Saharan Africa – 8-9 December 2009

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
Events

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

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