Nigeria’s trade policy will stay protectionist
MNCs should assume long lead-time delays and assess the likely impacts of import-tariff hikes MNCs…
Daniel SodimuApril 6, 2023
Nigeria’s ‘japa’ brain drain will pose challenges
MNCs should ensure remuneration packages and training opportunities are tailored to local dynamics MNCs struggling…
Daniel SodimuMarch 30, 2023
APC re-election means policy continuity in Nigeria
Devise strategies to remain competitive in a difficult operating environment MNCs should expect broad policy…
Daniel SodimuMarch 10, 2023
Ghana’s debt crisis will create planning difficulties
MNCs should prepare for tax hikes and review their market assumptions MNCs exposed to government…
Daniel SodimuJanuary 26, 2023
Ghana’s ailing cedi will need IMF support
MNCs should track progress in negotiations and consider FX hedging MNCs should monitor progress in…
Daniel SodimuNovember 3, 2022
Zimbabwe’s FX weakening and shortages
MNCs should review the financial resilience of their local partners Firms should remain alert to…
Daniel SodimuSeptember 29, 2022
Senegal’s ruling party loses parliamentary majority
Firms should target public spending plans that are less likely to face opposition pushback MNCs…
Daniel SodimuAugust 25, 2022
Ghana’s midterm review points to tax hikes
Target resilient customer segments and emphasize your value proposition to public sector clients MNCs exposed…
Daniel SodimuAugust 11, 2022
Political risks in Senegal will rise
Monitor sentiment and consider contingency route-to-market plans in Senegal Firms should monitor sentiment and developments…
Daniel SodimuJune 16, 2022
Deteriorating security poses route-to-market risks in Nigeria
Companies operating exclusively in Lagos are unlikely to be directly affected MNCs should monitor security…
Daniel SodimuMay 12, 2022
Ghana’s manufacturing will generate demand opportunities
Track FDI inflows to identify the subsectors that will lead demand growth MNCs should track…
Daniel SodimuMarch 24, 2022
NAFEX pressure points to further devaluations in Nigeria
Plan for naira weakening and consider offering flexible payment terms to local partners facing FX…
Daniel SodimuFebruary 18, 2022
SSA’s increased IMF engagements point to tepid government spending outlooks
Help local teams identify government spending priorities in the countries with better public sector prospects…
Daniel SodimuJanuary 17, 2022
SSA’s tech boom will drive demand beyond the pandemic
B2B opportunities will continue to rise in tech and related industries, as will B2C opportunities…
Daniel SodimuNovember 16, 2021
Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act will create oil & gas opportunities, but its economic impact will be modest
On August 16, 2021, the president signed the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 (PIA) into law,…
Daniel SodimuOctober 18, 2021