Westminster Africa Business Group member Professor John Struthers appointed Honorary Consul for Ethiopia in Scotland.Professor John Struthers, a long standing member of the Westminster Africa Business Group, has been appointed as Honorary Consul for Ethiopia in Scotland. This is both a great honour for John and fantastic news for the WABG. Read More
His Excellency Seriake Dickson the Governor of Bayelsa State in Nigeria has accepted a membership of the Westminster Africa Business Group.It is with great pleasure that we can announce that His Excellency Seriake Dickson the Governor of Bayelsa State in Nigeria has accepted a membership of the Westminster Africa Business Group.Governor Dickson was the Guest of Honour at the Group Luncheon on the 5th June 2014. The group was enthused by the Governors dynamism and his clear vision for the growth and development of Bayelsa State. The group sent a delegation to attend an investment conference in July of 2014. The delegates were extremely impressed by the activity within Bayelsa State particularly by the attention that was given to security on the ground and to investor incentives.The Safe City initiative was particularly impressive and will certainly give a high level of confidence to visitors in Yenagoa the State Capital..Read More
Nigerian Capital Markets Report : Legal and regulatory reviewThis report is the outcome of a six-month project under the aegis of the Emerging Capital Markets Taskforce (ECMT) whose membership represents the UK‟s financial and professional services. The project has been implemented as a collaborative activity between the Nigerian Capital Markets Solicitors Association (CMSA) and the Law Society of England & Wales with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.Click here to Download the reportfor more information contact Edward Craft, Partner - Wedlake Bell LLP
Focus on NigeriaNigeria Post Election: Does the new political climate offer opportunities for the informed investor?Brendan Plessis, XL Catlin’s Head of Emerging Markets discusses.Read More