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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.
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Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

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Lulu-Briggs foundation treats thousands in Rivers

Lulu-Briggs foundation treated over 5,000 people and performed 149 surgeries in Rivers, expanding access to free healthcare in underserved communities.
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New loan scheme targets micro businesses

A ₦100 million loan scheme has been launched to support Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs, focusing on women and informal sector businesses.
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Nigeria capital importation jumps in 2025

Nigeria capital importation surged in 2025, rising sharply on the back of portfolio investments and increased inflows into the banking sector.
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Moniepoint acquires Orda to push into Africa’s food service market

Tosin Eniolorunda's Moniepoint has acquired Orda Africa, embedding cloud-based restaurant management software into its platform to serve Africa's largely offline and underpenetrated food service sector.
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Tony Elumelu Foundation deploys $16m to 3,200 entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has committed $16 million in seed capital to 3,200 African entrepreneurs in its 2026 cohort, adding AI and climate resilience training to the programme for the first time.
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The Economist questions whether Dangote’s empire truly innovates

The Economist has questioned whether Dangote's industrial empire truly innovates, noting that most technical and managerial work across his flagship operations relies on foreign expertise.
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Naira Strengthens to Highest Level Since February

KEY POINTS The naira appreciated to N1,355/$, its strongest level since February 2026. Rising...
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Dangote refinery supplies 92 percent of Nigeria’s petrol in February

Dangote Refinery covered 92 percent of Nigeria's petrol demand in February 2026, with imports accounting for just 8 percent of total daily supply for the first time on record.
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Nigeria textile exports crash 55 percent as imports hit N1.06trn

Nigeria's textile exports dropped 55.25 percent to N16.55 billion in 2025 as imports climbed 46 percent to N1.06 trillion, widening an already severe trade imbalance in the sector.
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Fuel vessels arrive Lagos as petrol prices top N1,200

Vessels carrying 129,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel are arriving at Lagos ports between March 14 and 17 as Nigerians contend with fuel prices above N1,200 per litre.
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MTN lifts dividend 45 percent after Nigeria, Ghana profit rebound

MTN Group declared a 45 percent dividend increase to R5 per share after headline earnings per share jumped more than tenfold, led by strong recoveries in Nigeria and Ghana.
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Dangote seals gas deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant

Dangote Industries and China's GCL Group have formalised a $4.2 billion, 25-year gas supply deal to power what will become East Africa's largest fertilizer production complex.
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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.
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Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.
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Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.
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OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.

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