Described as ‘the new Canary Islands’, this country has a bright future of development and prosperity, particularly within the field of tourism. With experts predicting it to be the next big holiday destination for the UK and Northern European markets, Cape Verde provides excellent opportunities for investors seeking substantial capital growth over the next few years. The country is rich ...

Are you dreaming of a fantastic new garden makeover in time for the Summer? If so, then you need to plan ahead and should really be thinking about it now. You can transform your garden yourself if you have the necessary skills but, if you don’t have the time or the expertise you should seek professional help from a reputable ...

– consultants in the Nigerian construction industry By Anthony Aihie (continued from last issue) As consultants for the built environment, we are in the construction industry. Consultants’ roles are often misunderstood, overlooked and/or undervalued in our society.  This article gives and overview of the construction industry and the important role played by consultants in it. SPECIALISTS CONSULTANTS Other specialist consultants ...

    By April 30, 2013, the Primary Mortgage Banks are expected to be fully recapitalised according to the new CBN Revised Guidelines for Primary Mortgage Banks in Nigeria that had categorised Mortgage Banks into National and State Authorisation Licences. The National PMBs must have Paid-Up Capital/Shareholders’ Funds (Unimpaired By Losses) of N5 billion and can operate in all the ...

Global home exclusive interview with the CEO of Nigeria Investments promotion commission What is the current level of investment is Nigeria compare to when the commission started The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission was established by the NIPC Act No 16 of 1995 to promote, co-ordinate and monitor all investments in Nigeria. Since the establishment of NIPC the level of investment ...

GUEST COLUMNIST Anthony Aihie, Architect, is CEO of design union, Nigeria. He writes for Global Homes from Lagos Nigeria. Design Union consists of the international award winning architecture firm, design union consulting LLC and design union developing Ltd, a high-end real estate development company.   Background Nigeria, with an estimated population of 150 million, is the most populated country in ...

A Reflection on Post Independence Development in Nigeria October 1st is celebrated by each and every Nigerian with full patriotic zeal. On this day in 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain and became a republic. This year, the nation celebrated its 54th independence anniversary. The country has come a long way since gaining independence from its colonial rulers. The founding ...