The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
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Dangote Group Partners with Niger State to Boost Rice Production, Launches Multi-Billion Naira Rice Mill Project
The Dangote Group has launched a multi-billion naira agricultural partnership with the Niger State Government, marking a significant step towards enhancing rice production and securing food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. Announced …
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Host Communities Protest Planned Shutdown of Port Harcourt Refinery Amid NNPC Maintenance Plans
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), a key facility in Nigeria’s oil sector, is reportedly set to undergo a 30-day maintenance exercise. While the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) …
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FG to Establish Industrial Hubs in Kano, Abia, Lagos, and Ogun to Boost Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to establish industrial hubs in Kano, Abia, Lagos, and Ogun states as part of its strategy to drive economic transformation and industrialisation …
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Renaissance Africa Energy Clinches Top Honours at 2025 NOGOF Awards
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has emerged as the Nigerian Content International Upstream Operator of the Year at the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF), held in Yenagoa, …
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector to Get $1 Billion Boost as Minister Tijani Promises Better Services by Q3 2025
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is gearing up for a major turnaround as the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a $1 billion investment in network equipment—a …
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Oat Construction Celebrates 25 Years of Building Excellence in Nigeria
Oat Construction Company Limited, a key player in Nigeria’s construction and civil engineering sector, recently marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of innovation, growth, and significant contributions to Nigeria’s …
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The Lagos State Government has said that properties worth N19.52 billion were destroyed in fire incidents across the state in 2024 alone. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Special …
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FG Offers N300bn Bonds in May Auction to Raise Funds for 2025 Budget
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the public offering of N300 billion worth of Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds for subscription through auction, as part of the government’s …
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First Electric, REAN Seal Deal to Boost Solar Access with Flexible Payment Plan
First Electric, a top solar energy provider in Nigeria, has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) aimed at expanding access to solar energy …