Nigerian newsprint firm attracts bids

From: PPI | Date: December 1, 2002| Author: Anonymous | Copyright information

The Nigerian government has made progress in its effort to privatize the country's paper industry. A recent tender for 51% of the Nigerian Newsprint Manufacturing Company has now closed with several offers on board.

Three new tenders have also been opened for 51% stakes in Nigeria Paper Mills Jebba (NPMJ), Iwopin Pulp and Paper (IPP) and the Nigerian Security ...

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