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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From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: Succeeding in Nigerian Retail

Three Tips to Make Your Nigerian Retail Venture a Win Michael Chu’di Ejekam has experience choosing the best retail ventures throughout Africa and America. His experiences have served him, the companies he has represented, and individual investors well. This has also helped Michael Chu’di Ejekam become known as a thought leader in the Nigerian retail revolution, but some of the expertise comes from watching what’s happening in other parts of the world, and knowing which business strategies help businesses succeed in unique economic environments. The retail industry in Nigeria is still strong and a good opportunity for entrepreneurs, but it’s

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: Impact of Retail on Youth Employment

Through the years, Michael Chudi Ejekam has had a hand in the development of several malls throughout Nigeria and Africa as a whole. These retail spaces aren’t just a sign of a growing economy, or even of improving lifestyles for people. For Nigeria’s unemployed young workers, they may be a sign of hope. This Michael Chudi Ejekam blog explores the unemployment issue in Nigeria and how retail just might be a key piece in solving it. A “Society in Danger of Destruction” Not too long ago, the president and CEO of Dangote Group in Nigeria used that phrase to describe

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Michael Ejekam Blog: Emerging Commercial Real Estate Trends

Michael Ejekam has been active in the commercial real estate market both in Africa and in the United States. With a core focus on selecting strong real estate investments, he’s had a hand in the creation of millions of dollars in retail space. Naturally, the real estate market in Africa is different than that of the United States, and the rest of the world for that matter, but we are seeing some global trends in how entrepreneurs are making the most of their space and paving the path to success. While the deals that Michael Ejekam helps bring to fruition

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Architects claim this 3D-printed house is earthquake-proof

Image: People’s Daily/facebook While we’ve been hearing a lot about 3D-printed structures, this two-storey villa located in Beijing, China, is impressive if it lives up to its claims. The 400-square-metre house, with walls as thick as 2.5 metres, was fully printed in one go, and constructioncompleted in just 45 days. SEE ALSO: Bullied parrot finds new confidence with 3D-printed beak According to The Mirror, a project manager for the house has claimed that the house is sturdy enough to withstand an 8-Richter scale magnitude earthquake. Image: PEOPLE’S DAILY/FACEBOOK Beijing-based architecture firm Huashang Tengda told reporters that the entire project required

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Michael Chu’di Ejekam Presentation At Broll Convention

Michael Chu’di Ejekam delivered a presentation on the Broll event titled “Retail Industry: 10 Years from Now”. Michael’s presentation focuses on Nigeria’s retail development and is aptly named “The next generation of malls in Nigeria – the same? or Adapt?”. Check this slideshare for more information.

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Michael Chudi Ejekam, Retail Developer, Extols Future of Pick N Pay in Nigeria

Expert retail developer, Michael Chudi Ejekam, praises the possibility of Pick N Pay and the future of the retail market in Nigeria and Sub Saharan Africa. New York, NY, United States – April 28, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, a recognized authority in retail real estate development, discusses a recent article about the planned entry of a major grocery chain into Nigeria and the problems faced by prior attempts by other retailers. Ejekam says, “Though some retailers have struggled and exited the Nigeria market, those with the appropriate business models can survive and thrive. In many respects, Nigeria represents

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog Presents: 5 Largest Retailers in Africa

As a thought leader in Africa’s retail revolution, Michael Chudi Ejekam constantly has eyes on how businesses throughout the region are doing. This enables him to keep a pulse on the industry and assess opportunities for growth, as well as offer advice to companies he consults, so that they may avoid the same pitfalls other enterprises have made. Like Michael Chudi Ejekam, Deloitte Global also offers insights into global matters for investors, and the group has recently published their findings for the top retailers in Africa. Here’s a look at their top five, as well as some background information on

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Comments on Resilience of Shoprite’s Earnings in Nigeria

Michael Chudi Ejekam, Expert Retail Developer, Comments on Shoprite’s strategy to be successful in Nigeria’s emerging market. New York, NY, United states – May 3, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, a recognized authority in retail real estate investment, comments on the resilience of Shoprite’s Nigeria earnings despite foreign exchange controls and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Shoprite is Nigeria’s largest hypermarket by sales volume. According to the Bloomberg article, derived from Shoprite Holdings half year financial results for the period ending Dec 31st 2015: “Nigeria showed healthy sales growth despite a slump in the price of crude

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Shares Insights on $1Billion Longer-Life Private Equity

Michael Chudi Ejekam, commercial real estate expert shares his insights on the recent Wall Street Journal article on the Atlas Partners Longer-Life Private Equity Fund which raised one billion dollars. New York, NY, United States – May 26, 2016 /MarketersMedia/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, an expert private equity investor, provides insight on the emergence of longer-life private equity funds such as Altas. In a recent article printed in the Wall Street Journal by Chris Cummings, it was reported that the emergence of longer-life private equity funds such as Altas recently hit a new benchmark by raising one billion dollars. Altas

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Educates Public About Retail Trend Via New YouTube Channel

Expert retail developer and popular speaker, Michael Chudi Ejekam, releases new YouTube channel to share valuable insights and trends regarding retail development in Nigeria and beyond. Ejekam plans to share videos highlighting various retail establishments. To learn more visit: http://ift.tt/1OwDZVM New York, NY, United States – June 9, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, expert retail developer, shares his insights on market trends. Now investors or business owners wishing to build retail shopping malls or roll out grocery chains, have access to a new YouTube channel geared to educating about how to navigate the Nigeria market. To Learn More Visit:

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Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: What is architecture actually for?

(CNN)The most prestigious architectural exhibition in the world takes place every two years in a semi-abandoned shipyard and its adjoining garden. This shabby-chic affair is the Venice Architecture Biennale; a colossal exhibition comprised of one major installation by a significant architect, as well as a multitude of smaller shows put on by individual countries (known as the national pavilions).     To do this, the Biennale selects an architect to curate the exhibition, and asks them to set an overall theme for the national pavilions. In the past, the nature of this theme has varied enormously. The Japanese architect Kazuyo

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Australia’s best buildings of 2016 will make you want to move in

University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute, winner in the Best Sustainable Development – New Buildings category. Image: property council of australia If you’re sick of your crusty old office, here are some of Australia’s best new buildings so you can start daydreaming. On Friday, theProperty Council’s 2016 Innovation and Excellence Awardshonoured sensational developments across the country. From shopping malls to hotels, the best of Australian architecture was on display. SEE ALSO: Photos of Australia’s east coast after weekend of wild weather and flooding Taking out the top prize of Australian Development of the Year was the revamp of Sydney’s 50

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Antique Firehouse Is Reborn As Quaint San Francisco Home

I think just about everybody likes a house with a cool backstory. After all, here in America, the absolute oldest house youre likely to find is maybe 350 years old. That means that you can easily trace the story of just about any home in the country. Take, for example, this awesome Sears houseit may be 100 years old now, but we can still trace the whole history! Of course, sometimes its even cooler to see a modern home that has been repurposed from a past as a more utilitarian building, like a public library or high school. These government-owned

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Teen accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools makes her choice

(CNN)A Long Island teen who received acceptance letters from all eight Ivy League schools has decided where she’ll attend college in the fall.   Drum roll, please.   Surrounded by her classmates donning their own college choice T-shirts, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna approached the podium and unzipped the black jacket she was wearing to reveal a crimson T-shirt revealing her decision: Harvard. Uwamanzu-Nna said getting into all 12 schools she applied to has been an “exciting and surreal experience,” but making the final decision was not easy. Uwamanzu-Nna said she approached the choice with an “open mind” but when it came down

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Deserts and dynamite: my journey to the cosmic heart of land art

As new film Troublemakers explores the extremes of land art, from lightning fields to satanic jetties, Alex Needham braves rattlesnakes to visit a desert observatory that lets you travel 26,000 years in time Somewhere in the deserts of New Mexico, a nail is embedded into a type of flat-topped mountain known as a mesa. The positioning of this nail, shielded from the elements by a tin can, took days of trial and error, with astronomical measurements provided by the US Naval Observatory and the help of a surveyor. Finally, the correct spot was located: exactly in alignment with the axis

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Michael Chu’di Ejekam Comments on Resilience of Shoprite’s Earnings in Nigeria

Michael Chu’di Ejekam, Expert Retail Developer, Comments on Shoprite’s strategy to be successful in Nigeria’s emerging market. Michael Chu’di Ejekam, a recognized authority in retail real estate investment, comments on the resilience of Shoprite’s Nigeria earnings despite foreign exchange controls and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Shoprite is Nigeria’s largest hypermarket by sales volume. According to the Bloomberg article, derived from Shoprite Holdings half year financial results for the period ending Dec 31st 2015: “Nigeria showed healthy sales growth despite a slump in the price of crude oil and foreign exchange controls”, Basson said. The retailer plans to

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