Hubmart’s part of 70% modern retail growth in Nigeria

Phillip IsakpaJune 17, 2019

Consolidates in 3-years, enters growth phase Targets 175 stores, 20 in Lagos, medium-long term Omole, Lagos store set to launch   Three years ago, last December, the Nigerian retail space was suddenly lit up by the bright orange colours of a new outlet by the name, Hubmart. From afar, and looking at the artistic presentation […]

Leasing industry needs better fiscal regime to grow, boost nation’s GDP – ELAN’s Emonuwa

June 10, 2019

ANDREW EMONUWA, Executive Secretary, Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN) in this interview with business a.m.’s TOLA AKINMUTIMI, speaks on the strategic roles equipment leasing is playing in the nation’s economy and how its contributions could be improved through appropriate policy measures, amongst other issues.   Sir, the leasing industry has been making modest contributions […]

Nigeria’s economy yet to fully recover from supply-side shock

May 8, 2019

Caused by weak foreign reserves, oil price collapse Slow recovery points to fundamental structural challenges Over the past few weeks, the issues of good governance, particularly how the passage of the 2019 Appropriation Bill into law could help in tackling the increasingly worrisome poverty problem in the country, have continued to enjoy public sector experts’ […]

The Lagos Transportation agenda requires collective action

April 22, 2019

King’s College old boy, OLADIPO AKINWALE LAWANSON, is Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Transportation. His interview with this newspaper was scheduled to take place a few months ago, but for his busy schedule since he assumed office. And when it eventually happened penultimate week, in his office at the sprawling Lagos Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, he […]

Farin Ruwa Falls represent Nigeria’s ultimate neglect, misunderstanding of tourism’s potentials, says Foshizi Tours CEO, Olanrewaju

Nse Anthony-UkoApril 8, 2019

“You can have a good holiday within Nigeria” Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has huge untapped tourism potential which, if properly harnessed, could earn the country so much revenues that what it currently earns from crude oil would pale in comparison. Ranging from long stretches of exotic beaches, to lush mountains, waterfalls, among others, the country […]

Climate friendly project financing is a win-win for all

Bukola OdufadeApril 1, 2019

On the sidelines of the monthly business a.m./GTI Finance and Investment Dialogue (FID), Stanley Ijeoma, Africa’s foremost Enviropreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Schrodinger Greentech Ltd, spoke to business a.m. on the growth of  Climate [Green/Environmental] Finance and the opportunities for ‘Corporate Nigeria’ and the importance of creating synergies. We are seeing an increase in […]

We are attracted to Nigeria by market size, age, growth prospect – Harmony Health CEO and Director tell business a.m.

Bukola OdufadeMarch 18, 2019

Harmony Health will give right distributors opportunity to grow a business Harmony Health is a Dublin, Republic of Ireland based company, which is behind the cardiovascular health product, ProArgi-9plus, whose science is reputedly backed by a Nobel prize in medicine winning research. With operations in 28 countries, it is now focusing on Africa and has […]

Africa consumes twice as much energy as Europe to produce just $1of wealth, says Mahaman Gaya, APPO’s Secretary General

Nse Anthony-UkoMarch 18, 2019

After more than 25 years in existence and not meeting the expectations of its member countries, the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), in 2015 embarked on major reforms to enhance its effectiveness. To fast-track the implementation of the reforms the Organisation moved its operations to Abuja, Nigeria from Congo, Brazzaville temporarily for one year, in […]