Nigeria, Nov. 2 -- Aliko Dangote, President & Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited has encouraged Lotus Capital Limited to provide more funding to the real sector.

Lotus Capital is looking to provide funding opportunities across various industries such as agriculture, real estate, renewable energy and industry.

Hajara Adeola, Managing Director of Lotus Capital revealed that the next phase will also see them providing funding opportunities through partnerships with a range of businesses from SMEs to large industrial groups, The News Chronicle reports.

Speaking at the firm's 20th anniversary celebration in Lagos, Adeola said Lotus Capital was developing innovative financing solutions, including technology driven product...