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Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is entering a defining new chapter, marked by bold policy reforms and renewed investor commitments. In May 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed the Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025, introducing tax credits of up to 20 percent for operators who achieve cost-efficiency targets. The reform is designed to […]
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Exhibitors cite strong investor leads and international visibility as inaugural event brings in participants from 78 countries The debut of GITEX NIGERIA brought a global spotlight to Nigeria’s digital economy, with international exhibitors and investors confirming strong engagement and immediate business opportunities. Held under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the […]
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Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has recently announced the launch of its referral program through Send App, its cross-border remittance product. The integration of Swap into Send App has empowered users to effortlessly convert Nigerian Naira (NGN) to foreign currencies, facilitating smooth cross-border money transfers. Remittances are a critical engine for Africa’s projected $1.5 trillion digital […]
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Global tech leaders including IBM, Meta, and MTN join GITEX NIGERIA 2025, driving tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across talent development & digital infrastructure Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown and resilient – fuelled by government […]
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West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged to take ownership of its economic future through industrialisation, infrastructure development intra-regional trade, and strategic global trade expansion. To address these challenges, stakeholders from across the region will convene in Lagos from 21-23 October for […]
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New study reveals Kenya’s early momentum on gender diversity is not sustained at senior levels, as broadersystemic barriers limit women’s advancement. McKinsey & Company today released its latest Women in the Workplace report, extending its landmark research series to Kenya, Nigeria, and India for the first time. Launched at the Africa CEO Forum 2025 today—the […]
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Is the nascent consensus on state police in Nigeria a political ruse or a giant step towards true federalism in the country? No matter what happens next, last week’s statement by the Northern States Governors’ Forum expressing “support for the creation of State Police” and calling on “the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of […]
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Wole Soyinka’s name resonates not only across Nigeria but around the world as a pioneering playwright, poet, essayist, and unyielding defender of human rights. In 1986, he made history as the first African recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, celebrated for his hauntingly poetic dramas and uncompromising political critique. At the heart of Soyinka’s […]
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Nigeria The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic located in West Africa. It shares borders with Benin, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. In the south, its coast is in the Gulf of Guinea. The Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba are the largest ethnic groups. In Nigeria, approximately half are Muslim and half Christian. A […]
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Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.46% in Q3, driven by rapid expansion in its services sector, marking a significant rebound under President Bola Tinubu. The growth offers a reprieve for Tinubu, who has faced economic instability since he eliminated fuel subsidies last year. The unpopular move led to a surge in fuel prices, worsening already high […]
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