The Nigerian Directory - THE LIST. A Complete Directory of Notable Companies and Federal Establishments in Nigeria. ~~~~~~~Nigeria's social and economic life has remained vibrant. With a population of 154 millionpeople (United Nations' estimate), and 'the happiest and most religious people on earth' (BritishBroadcasting Corporation survey) that is to be expected. Democratic Governance has thrownup a lot of challenges and opportunities. Government as a matter of policy is putting emphasis onattaining a private-sector-driven economy. Privatization and/or commercialization of Government owned Commercial ventures and deregulation of the economy are on course. Although theseexercises have experienced some hiccups here and there, the deregulation of the Telecommunication sector and the subsequent introduction of Global System for Mobile Telecommunication is simply a revolution in the country.Small- and Medium-scale Investment Equity Scheme (SMIES), a policy that requireCommercial Banks to put aside ten percent to their profit-before-tax for joint equityinvestment has erected a favourable situation of cash chasing after investors.Moreover with the recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria requiring operatingbanks to have a minimum paid-up Share Capital of 25 billion naira by December 2005, thecountry will have stronger investment-friendly banking servicesWe advise that you use this directory diligently to reach our Corporate community -manufacturers, provider...