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The Top 20 Languages in Nigeria

The Top 20 Languages in Nigeria

09/09/2014

Nigeria is booming!  The future looks bright and we at African Language Solutions predict the demand for language localization and translation into and out of Nigerian languages is going to boom too! As the caring, sharing type we thought we would invest some time in producing a report on the language landscape of Nigeria. With…

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An Interview with Business in Africa Pays

An Interview with Business in Africa Pays

20/08/2014

In our next interview, we hear from Elizabeth Blake from Business in Africa Pays – they help companies and organisations looking to Africa find out all they need to know before making their first steps onto the continent. Elizabeth, could you give us some insight into the main objectives of Business in Africa Pays? Business…

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Tips on Business Etiquette in Nigeria

Tips on Business Etiquette in Nigeria

02/06/2014

Working in a foreign country is difficult. Nigeria is no different. If you are planning on working in or with Africa’s largest economy then there are a few things you should understand about their culture and their ways of doing things – business etiquette is just one of these areas. Obviously, Nigeria has a different…

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The Ultimate Guide to Language in Nigeria

The Ultimate Guide to Language in Nigeria

25/03/2014

The economic powerhouse of West Africa, the home of Nollywood and the ‘N’ in the MINT, pack of emerging economies, Nigeria is going places. For those looking to enter into this exciting market, it’s vital to understand the country, the people and the cultures. Language differences should always be given weight in terms of due…

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8 Must-Read Articles about Language and Translation from Think Africa Press

8 Must-Read Articles about Language and Translation from Think Africa Press

27/02/2014

If you’re not a follower of Think Africa Press, then you should be. A great source of news and opinion on all things Africa related, we thought we would introduce you to their website through 8 of their best articles! Naturally all of the articles we have picked are about the current development of language…

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Report: The Need for Language Translation in Africa

Report: The Need for Language Translation in Africa

14/02/2014

For those interested specifically in the translation sector and its relationship with Africa, when we find news, reports or innovations we want to share them with you. That’s why we wanted to point out a report from Common Sense Advisory published back in 2012. Although 2 years old, it does contain some great insights into…

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Tips on Mobile Marketing in Africa

Tips on Mobile Marketing in Africa

10/02/2014

As more and more people in Africa have access to mobile phones, it is no wonder that foreign companies are looking to tap into the market of the region by using mobile marketing to sell their products. Entrepreneur Deseré Orrill gives a number of great tips for businesses that wish to conquer the continent one…

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