Building successful African enterprises
Stakeholders from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) including Industry leaders gathered at the NSE for the launch of the LSE Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report. A total of 360 countries made the list 97 of which were Nigerian companies. Uyi Akpata, Country Senior Partner at PwC Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:18:50 GMT
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- The report featured 360 companies, with 97 Nigerian companies making the list, showcasing the wealth of entrepreneurial talent in the country.
- 22% of the Nigerian companies on the list are led by female entrepreneurs, indicating a significant increase in female leadership in the business sector.
- The success of these companies is attributed to their vision, passion, and commitment to creating real impact in society, as well as their adherence to proper governance structures that promote transparency and access to capital.
Stakeholders from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recently gathered at the NSE for the launch of the LSE Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report. The report showcased a total of 360 companies that made the list, with 97 Nigerian companies making a notable appearance. The event aimed to highlight successful African enterprises and shed light on the thriving entrepreneurial spirit on the continent. Uyi Akpata, Country Senior Partner at PwC Nigeria, joined CNBC Africa to discuss the significance of the report for entrepreneurship in Africa. The key theme of the discussion was the success stories of African entrepreneurs and small businesses that are making significant contributions to their respective countries' GDPs despite facing economic and political challenges. Akpata emphasized the importance of showcasing these success stories to counter the common narrative of Africa's challenges and highlight the potential for growth and innovation in the region.
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