Afrinvest Makes New Appointments

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, has announced the appointment of Elkin Pianim as a Director of the firm while Michael Chu’di Ejekam has been named a Director for its broker-dealer subsidiary, Afrinvest Securities Limited (ASL). A Ghanaian national, Pianim’s appointment, the firm stated, further reflects the pan-African outlook of Afrinvest, which also has Ms. Fatumata Soukouna, a Liberian national on the board of ASL and Dr. Fidelis Nde-Che, a Cameroonian, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Pianim has over 25 years experience in the financial services sector, and has worked on several landmark projects across the United States, United Kingdom,

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From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: 3 Simple Ways to Go Green

Michael Chu’di Ejekam was part of the team that brought Heritage Place to fruition. As Nigeria’s first green certified commercial building, it has paved the way for other buildings and raised the standards for commercial development. The building, itself, is sleek and modern, very much befitting of the busy commercial district it serves in Lagos and most people wouldn’t realize how much thought went into incorporating green features from the start. This Michael Chu’di Ejekam blog will cover three of the ways Heritage Place went green, along with some insights as to why these changes are necessary for all structures

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From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: New Lagos Mall Opened

Michael Chudi Ejekam has been involved in the creation of several malls, including the Ikeja City Mall and the Jabi Lake Mall, as well as the Abuja and Accra Malls. These kinds of projects are always exciting, as they show that investors have faith in the economy and they bring jobs and growth to the area. Although Michael Chudi Ejekam was not involved in the newest mall to open in Lagos, Nigeria, it’s still good news for local residents. The Maryland Mall is Open Onikepo Akande, President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) spoke at the inauguration celebration.

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From the Michael Ejekam Blog: 7 Nigerian Retail Industry Facts

Michael Ejekam is an expert in Nigerian retail, investing, and commercial real estate. Presently, the growth of the retail revolution has slowed some, but it is still a very strong sector that is absolutely primed to take the country to the next level in the coming years. The Michael Ejekam Blog has gathered seven interesting facts about the market that sets Nigeria apart from the rest of the world. Take a look; you’re bound to see some new information. Facts About How Nigerians Shop Nigeria is poised for growth where supermarkets are concerned. In Kenya, around 30% of the population

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From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: 10 Fastest-Growing African Retailers

Being involved in commercial real estate and retail investments, Michael Chu’di Ejekam is constantly watching the market to see which companies are performing well. While knowing which ones are profitable and are at the top help in knowing where to invest, watching companies as they climb the ladder is essential. This can give you keen insights into which strategies work, as well as what products consumers are demanding. The Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog has gathered information on ten of the fastest-growing companies in Africa’s retail sector, with statistics from Deloitte. 1. Choppies Enterprises Ltd Headquartered in Botswana, Choppies is the

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From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: Large Supermarkets Center on Africa

As a thought leader in Nigeria’s retail revolution, Michael Chudi Ejekam watches the sector with a keen eye. As of late, many supermarket giants have turned their attention to Africa, hoping to become established and take advantage of the blossoming market. Out of the top 100 markets, Africa and the Middle East accounted for just 12% back in 2012, but by 2013, the number jumped to 15%, and by 2015, the regions were home to 16.2%. In this article, the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog will examine several huge supermarket chains that have decided to center on Africa for growth, and

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From the Michael Ejekam Blog: Top African Nations for Retail Development

Michael Ejekam is known for his work in the retail development sector throughout all of Africa. He has had a hand in numerous projects, often with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and his motherland of Nigeria. AT Kearney recently published its African Retail Development Index and rated countries based on various aspects, such as market attractiveness, country risk, market saturation, and time pressure, to determine which ones were the most desirable for retail development. Which ones came out on top? You’ll find the answers below, in this Michael Ejekam blog. 1. Gabon The prior report listed Gabon as number five,

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