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Nigeria takes its foot off the gas

Nigeria seeks FDI as it steers away from hydrocarbons

The Nigerian government has recognised the need to for the country to diversify its economy beyond the volatile hydrocarbons sector, and to improve its business environment, but progress towards both these goals is proving to be slow.

UAE enjoys month-on-month growth in FDI

Inward investment in the United Arab Emirates witnessed a significant increase in the last few months of the year.

Mozambique becomes Africa’s preferred banking hub

Foreign retail banks show preference for Mozambique as the location for their African operations.

A bumper year for Australian FDI

Australia is becoming a prime destination for investment, according to the latest FDI data.

GCC FDI on course to break two-year downturn

Following two consecutive years of declining investment, FDI into the Gulf Co-operation Council appears to be making a recovery in 2014.

Syria’s conflict continues to impact FDI

Investment into Syria has evaporated altogether as the civil war takes its toll on investor confidence. 

Africa records more FDI than the Middle East in April

There were more FDI projects recorded in Africa than in the Middle East in April 2014.

Egyptian FDI recovers lost ground

FDI into Egypt rebounded in the first quarter of 2014, after a disappointing 2013.

UAE FDI makes recovery in 2014

Following a downturn in 2013, FDI into the United Arab Emirates has experienced a resurgence in the first two months of 2014.

Zambian FDI inflows increase in 2013

Investment into Zambia increased significantly in 2013, with more capital expenditure and more projects recorded in the country.

Global greenfield investment trends

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Research report

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