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Nigeria is just beyond the scope of many Australian exporters, but with a little foreknowledge and an understanding of where the country is heading, this African nation could be very lucrative indeed. To an average Australian, Nigeria brings forth mixed thoughts and feelings. To some, Nigeria is viewed with reservations, but to many; Nigeria represents [...]
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The Nigerian government will lift prohibitions on the importation of 40 items, initially in place as a protectionist measure to assist the competitiveness of local manufacturers. President Yar Adau implied that their World Trade Organisation (WTO) connection was behind the move. “We must realise the fact that as WTO member we are a signatory to [...]
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Nigeria is the fastest growing telecommunications market in Africa and third in the world behind China and Brazil. As a virgin market experiencing rapid growth, Nigeria has become a preferred destination for international technology investors from South Africa, Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America. Some years ago, industry experts predicted the growth of telecommunication [...]
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The Encarta Dictionary defines sectarian as ‘rigidly adhering to a set of doctrines and intolerant of other views’. This definition could best describe the mindset of violent religious and ethnic groups in emerging economies. For most individuals, it can be hard to comprehend why a group of individuals could take it upon themselves to unleash [...]
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In 2004, a group of white Zimbabwean farmers, displaced by Robert Mugabe’s regime, settled in Nigeria thanks to the Kwara State Government. In 2008, another group of more than 40 Zimbabwean farmers were welcomed into Nigeria. These commercial farmers were given farming lands, subsidised loans and ongoing upgrade of farming infrastructure, such as irrigation. They [...]
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