South African-owned retail giant, Shoprite, is edging closer to leaving Nigeria following the disposal of a 100% equity stake in its Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Ltd subsidiary.
The company first announced in August 2020 that it was discontinuing operations in Nigeria, citing a reevaluation of its operating model.
The retailer has now announced in its latest financial report that the terms of sale have been concluded, and awaiting the approval of the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The company expects the transaction to be approved by the end of the 2021 financial year after which it will make a clean break from Africa s largest market after 16 years.
Shoprite concludes sale of Nigerian subsidiaries
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