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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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The Nigerian presidency has announced that its decision to remove fuel subsidies has yielded annual savings of $7.5 billion for the West African nation. The subsidy removal, implemented shortly after President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, caused petrol prices to rise by nearly 700%. The policy aimed to redirect scarce resources to […]
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The decision of Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to remove petrol subsidies following his election last year resulted in a surge in transportation costs, triggering the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in several decades. In response, the government launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative to utilize the country’s vast gas reserves, which it promised would […]
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The announcement of Udobong (Udy) Ntia as a member of NNPCL’s executive leadership, responsible for overseeing Upstream operations, was met with a collective sigh of relief across the industry. “Finally,” one industry colleague remarked. “Whew, that’s a big one,” said another. “Now, we move,” was the simple but optimistic message I received from a third […]
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Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) plays a vital role in enabling access to essential services and fostering economic growth across the globe. For Africa, DPI offers transformative potential, ensuring inclusive digital access and strengthening the region’s competitiveness in the global economy. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, stands at the forefront of this digital revolution. In a […]
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The Nigerian Government is partnering with Ericsson to develop the potential of 5G connectivity in Nigeria. A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during an October 18 Federal Republic of Nigeria government delegation visit to Ericsson’s Global headquarters in Sweden, headed by Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The purpose of the MoU is to establish […]
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Protea Hotels by Marriott, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea by Marriott Lusaka International Airport in Zambia. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott’s ongoing expansion on the continent, offering both business and leisure travellers contemporary comfort coupled with authentic local charm. […]
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By Durga Nandini, Co-Founder, Nguvu Collective A candid statement published by the Ministry of Health on the occasion of 2024 World Sickle Cell Day caught my eye a few weeks ago. It spoke about the systemic issues that plague many countries in the WHO Africa region, including Nigeria, in tackling Sickle Cell Diseases. In many […]
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Jibrin K. Bukar is the president of the National Sunflower Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria. An indigene of Borno State, Jibrin began his career as a banker before transitioning into sunflower farming in the mid-2010s. As president, Mr. Jibrin is responsible for advancing the organization’s goal of making Nigeria one of the top […]
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