Propak West Africa 2019 is the region’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the rapidly expanding industry of packaging, plastics, printing and food processing. Taking place in West Africa’s economic hub – Lagos, Nigeria – the exhibition will be held on 17-19 September 2019 at the Landmark Centre. With a record-breaking 4,265 attendees and at 2,049 sq metres in size, Propak…
As West African port and rail authorities collaborate to dramatically expand facilities and improve hinterland connections, the potential of the region’s economy grows exponentially. The West African Ports and Rail Evolution event is designed for transport authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, bulk exporters, investors and governments looking to optimize operations and engage in new economic…
A new tech hub is poised to give a significant boost to Nigeria’s ICT sector, attracting engineering talent, developing local education and prompting continued investment in infrastructure. On May 13 global tech giant Microsoft announced the launch of its first African Development Centre (ADC), housed between facilities in Lagos and Nairobi, with the aim of creating a regional centre for ICT engineering. The…
Venue:Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Date: 9th – 11th July 2019 Digital PayExpo is an annual conference that brings together key industry players from both the supply and demand side of the equation to discuss and showcase ways to promote the financial inclusion agenda of Nigeria and other emerging economies. In attendance will be C-Suite executives, bankers, investors,…
With its Sukuk aspirations finally realized in 2017 and its only Islamic bank receiving an international operating license, Nigeria has a lot to offer to the global Islamic finance industry. The nation has been steadily giving stiff competition to South Africa, Uganda and Djibouti on the Shariah front, and with its debut sovereign Sukuk, Nigeria sealed its place at the top of the regional Islamic finance…
En Français One year ago, when Oxford Business Group released the results of its first Business Barometer: OBG in Africa CEO Survey, almost 50 nations signed an agreement to create what would become the world’s largest trade area: the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The deal is now closer than ever to becoming a reality after Gambia ratified the agreement in early April, bringing…
En Français Business Barometer: OBG in Africa CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (chief executives or equivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company…
In English Il y a un an, alors qu’Oxford Business Group publiait son premier Business Barometer: sondage auprès des PDG du continent africain, près de cinquante nations ont signé un accord visant à créer la plus grande zone de libre-échange au monde : la Zone de libre échange continentale (ZLEC). Suite à la ratification du traité début avril par la Gambie, qui a permis d’atteindre le…
In English Business Barometer: OBG in Africa CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (chief executives or equivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company sizes…
