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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.

Tijani champions cybersecurity council to fight rising threats

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani is championing a plan to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council designed to unify Nigeria's response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Nigeria’s next-gen satellites set for 2028 launch

NIGCOMSAT Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen says Nigeria's satellite program has entered its execution phase, with two new satellites set for launch in 2028 and 2029.

Africa’s Foreign Investment Boom: Key Drivers of Global Capital Flow

Africa attracts $53 billion in FDI, fueled by its natural resources, youthful market, green energy projects, and growing digital economy despite global challenges.

Nigeria’s E-commerce Boom: Opportunities and Risks

Nigeria's e-commerce boom drives economic growth, creates jobs, fosters innovation, but faces infrastructure, security, and regulatory challenges.

Prof. Gambari: Africa Must Harness Youth to Leapfrog Development

African youth should be leveraged for development in digital economy and other inclusive strategies, Prof. Gambari urges.

Nigeria Bolsters $1 Trillion Transactions with AI Defense

Nigeria enhances the security of its $1 trillion annual transactions with a new AI-based defense system, aiming to combat cybercrime and protect its digital economy.

Youth Minister Calls for Engagement, Admits #EndSARS Issues Remain

ABUJA, Nigeria - Nigeria's Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has urged...

Nigeria Aims to Boost Startup Ecosystem with $5 Billion Target

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has set an ambitious goal to help its startups raise...

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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.

Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.