Economic growth slowed to 3.6% in 2015 (down from 7.0% in 2014) because of weather problems and the steady fall in world prices of uranium and oil, but is forecast to pick up again in 2016 (projected at 5.0%) and 2017 (at 5.5%).

Despite a difficult external environment, Niger’s economy is performing well. Low average rainfall and insecurity affecting the production of uranium was offset by the increase of revenues generated from the production of oil 

This World Bank site ranks Niger on several key busineess parameters

A commentary on the key components of the Niger economy

This site discusses the primary business types in Niger

This site provides information on company registration

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Niger.

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Niger.

This site provides a graphic representation of the historical corporate tax rate in Niger

This site provides a comprehensive list of tax obligations in Niger

The Sales Tax Rate in Niger stands at 18 percent.

This site provides a comprehensive list of tax obligations in Niger including VAT

This site provides a comprehensive list of tax obligations in Niger

Comprehensive Information on Niger Visa Requirements

Visa and passport requirements for Niger

Each town has at least one motor park serving as the main transport depot full of minibuses and bush taxis.

Current news items on the telecom business in Niger

Telecommunications in Niger include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

Taxi drivers may charge inflated prices for tourists, so it is expected that you haggle with them to get the lowest price. 

Specialized News Sections on Niger Employment & Labor Law

Specialized News Sections on Niger Employment & Labor Law

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Niger. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Niger holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

Discover the complete list of Niger’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017.

Se “People and Society” on this site

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world. 

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Niger – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

General rules of conduct include the importance of greetings, many of which are elaborate. See “Etiquette” on this site

A monthly temperature table is included on this site.

A 2013 commentary from the World Bank on climate change in Niger

Latest travel advice for Benin including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

This site is an up to date travel advisory for Benin from the Canadian government

Education in the landlocked North African country of Niger is fraught with the same problems faced by many traditionally minded, poorer nations. These difficulties include promoting a self-fulfilling prophecy of cultural and gender inequality through unequally distributed facilities, and less enthusiasm for educating females.

To increase the literacy rate of the country, schooling was made compulsory for children between ages 7 to 15 years..

This site discusses the demographic features of the population of Niger, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

Niger Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

Import information for individuals entering Niger

This site provides key information on Niger’s participation in the WTO. Niger has been a member of WTO since 13 December 1996 and  a member of GATT since 31 December 1963.

Discussion of free trade agreements in Africa including Niger

Hotel , villa and private residence options in Niger

Hotel listings

Latest travel advice for Niger including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health

Visit this desert republic and you’ll find a warm and generous Muslim population and superb tout-free travel through ancient caravan cities at the edge of the Sahara