OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE 22
The opportunities in Nigeria's property sector are well documented, but first-time investors will find that there are many peculiar risks and challenges relating to property development in the country. In this month's issue of the TradeInvestNigeria newsletter, we talk to Rory Roriston of Standard Bank who explains how to navigate your way through these matters. With the audit of Nigeria's 24 banks completed there are many rumours that the troubled insititutions might be take-over targets for foreign banks; we take a look at the future of the sector. In addition, the issue also features investment opportunities in the agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism sectors, as well as investment news.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
The secrets to successful property development in Nigeria
Property developers in Nigeria need to take note of the many peculiar issues and risks involved in the sector. TradeInvestNigeria asks Rory Roriston, director of real estate investments, corporate and investment banking at Standard Bank, about some of the lessons he has learned.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
What's next for Nigeria's banks?
There has been much speculation about foreign take-overs of the troubled Nigerian banks, as well as mergers within the sector. Going forward, the Central Bank of Nigeria will also have to actively manage the financial health of the banks and make sure they don't find themselves in such a situation again.
COMPANY PROFILE: Interior design firm riding high in Nigeria
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Capitalise on significant demand for ethanol
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Motorcycle and scooter retailer seeks African distributors
Editor's Choice
Transcorp Hilton focusing on Abuja's business travellers
The Transcorp Hilton Abuja is the capital city's most luxurious hotel with various facilities catering for the needs of business travellers.

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

Budgeting for development and democracy
The Bankole-led House of Representatives virtually revolutionised the budgeting process with startling results for anti-corruption, budget implementation and good governance.

SECTORS
MANUFACTURING & MINING
SECTOR OVERVIEW
Brewing up success in Nigeria
The brewing industry in Nigeria is one of the flagship consumer sectors, an...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Capitalise on significant demand for ethanol
NEWS: 35 foreign and local firms commit to Lekki FTZ
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Good incentives for mining and processing of kaolin
AGRICULTURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Fruit juice factory to do well in Kwara State
The Kwara State Government is calling on interested parties to come forward...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Cultivate and process soya beans in central Nigeria
NEWS: Cocoa processing plant attracts Chinese investment
TRADE LEADS: Supplier of agricultural produce seeks buyers/investors
TOURISM & LEISURE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Mixed-use development open for investment
In a bid to further develop Kwara State's tourism industry, the state gover...
NEWS: UK-based company invests in $250 million tourism village
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Develop one of Africa's most spectacular waterfalls
PROFILE: Transcorp Hilton focusing on Abuja's business travellers
PROPERTY & RETAIL
FEATURE ARTICLES
Banking crisis - a fresh wave of opportunities and challenges for property sector
The unfolding events in the banking sector will continue to have far-reachi...
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Motorcycle and scooter retailer seeks African distributors
COMPANY PROFILE: Interior design firm riding high in Nigeria
FEATURE ARTICLES: The secrets to successful property development in Nigeria

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States
Companies
MMI Projects
COMPANY PROFILE - Interior design firm riding high in Nigeria



CSL Stockbrokers
SECTOR OVERVIEW - Brewing up success in Nigeria
Public Sector
Public Sector
Federal Housing Authority
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - FHA looking to partner with experienced property developers
FEATURE ARTICLES - FHA adopts PPP strategy for housing delivery
Events
Bioenergy Markets West Africa
EVENTS - Bioenergy Markets West Africa – 27-29 October 2009

Investing in sub-Saharan Africa
EVENTS - Investing in sub-Saharan Africa – 28-29 October 2009

Retail Banking Africa
EVENTS - Retail Banking Africa 2009 – 2-4 November 2009

German-Nigerian Business Forum
EVENTS - 2nd German-Nigerian Business Forum – 9-10 November 2009


West Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference
EVENTS - West Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference – 19 November 2009
Events
Public Private Partnership Africa
EVENTS - Public Private Partnership Africa Conference – 1-2 December 2009

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

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