Research and Markets: Mondato MVT Index Country Report - Nigeria

Mondato's 2009 Mobile Value Transfer Index: Country Report - Nigeria is a first of its kind examination of the Nigerian mobile value transfer market.

The purpose of this country report is to enhance understanding of the MVT Index score for Nigeria, and in particular to quantify and qualify conditions there that are most conducive to development of the MVT market. However, as it is also important to reference the country in its global and regional context, refer to the Mondato Global MVT Index Overview Report for the full set of global Index scores and more generalized information about the Index parameters and its broader context.

2009 Mobile Value Transfer Index: Country Report - Nigeria includes:

• A comprehensive overview of the potential for MVT in the country
• Identification and review of sectors pertinent to MVT, such as banking and telecoms, and description of how they are related to MVT
• Consideration of different types of money and payment flows that can be transferred through mobile devices
• Characteristics of the types of MVT that may succeed and why
• A recap of MVT development and opportunities in this MVT market
• Current political, macroeconomic and legal environment briefings, as conditions in relation to those elements can help foster or deter the development of any business initiative

The aim of this report is to contribute to understanding of the MVT market in Nigeria and existing opportunities there; assisting in development of the MVT market and allowing decision-makers to better find their way in it.

The report is 12 pages in length with multiple graphs, charts and tables. A new, updated report will be issued annually on the basis of the most recent insights and developments and in conjunction with Global MVT Index scoring updates.

Key Topics Covered:

• Mondato Mobile Value Transfer (MVT) Index Overview
• Country Report—Nigeria
• Summary of the Opportunity
• A Brief History on the Government Structure
• Population and Income
• Mobile Environment
• Access to Finance
• Banking Sector
• Consumer Banking and Financial Services
• ATM, Internet and Other Infrastructural Impacts
• Remittances
• Mobile Bill Payment
• Political and Regulatory Environment
• Will MVT Grow Here?
• Index by Region - Top 10 Africa

Companies Mentioned:

• MTN
• Globacom
• Celtel
• Zain Nigerian
• Citibank Nigeria
• MoneyBoxAfrica
• Central Bank of Nigeria

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9ca180/mondato_mvt_index.

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