How to solve Lagos’ housing crisis – Echostone CEO
By CNBC
10 December 2018 |
5:30 am
Co-founder and CEO of Echostone Anthony Recchia says Nigeria's ease of doing business policy has encouraged private sector investments, in the country's housing sector.
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