ABUJA, NIGERIA — Millions of Nigerians are yet to feel any meaningful relief at filling stations despite the recent reduction in petrol prices announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, raising questions about when lower depot prices will eventually translate into cheaper fuel for consumers. Last week, Dangote Refinery reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian fintech giant OPay has extended the application deadline for its 2026 National Innovation Challenge to July 3, 2026, following overwhelming interest from students across tertiary institutions nationwide. The National Innovation Challenge is a key component of the expanded OPay Scholars Programme 2026, a talent development initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians
For years, Nigerians have argued over which city truly represents the country’s future. Some point to Abuja’s modern layout and growing skyline. Others insist Lagos remains untouchable because of its economic dominance and relentless pace of development. But beyond opinion, where is the money going? Which city is attracting bigger infrastructure investments? Which one is
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Nigeria is attracting a new wave of foreign-backed investment projects across manufacturing, industrial processing, technology infrastructure and special economic zones, highlighting continued investor interest in Africa’s largest economy despite global economic uncertainty. From industrial parks and factory expansions to technology infrastructure and processing facilities, investors are increasingly targeting sectors linked to domestic production, exports and
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Nigeria’s seaport sector is entering a decisive phase of infrastructure restructuring as new investments, rehabilitation programmes, and digital reforms begin to reshape how goods move in and out of the country. At the center of this shift are major developments across Lekki, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Onne, and inland dry ports, all of which collectively
The BATN Foundation has awarded a total of N25.5 million in grants to 17 young agripreneurs as part of efforts to support youth-led businesses in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The beneficiaries, selected under the Foundation’s 2026 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), each received N1.5 million in equity-free funding to help grow their agricultural ventures. The programme is
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For decades, Nigeria’s textile industry was one of the country’s most important manufacturing sectors. Textile mills operated across major cities, cotton farmers supplied raw materials, and hundreds of thousands of Nigerians found employment in factories that produced fabrics for local use and export. At its peak, the industry was a symbol of industrial growth and
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There was a time when Nigerian universities were among the most respected on the African continent. Students from different parts of Africa travelled to Nigeria in search of quality education. A degree from institutions like the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and later the University of Lagos carried prestige.
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Every morning, millions of Nigerians begin their day with a simple task that many people take for granted. Finding water. In communities across the country, residents wake up early to fetch water from boreholes, streams, wells, and public taps. For some, the journey takes only a few minutes. For others, it can mean walking long
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Across Nigeria, it is not difficult to find projects that once attracted applause but now sit neglected. A newly commissioned water facility that no longer supplies water. A healthcare centre with broken equipment. Streetlights that stopped working months after installation. A community market that has gradually fallen into disrepair. For many Nigerians, these scenes have
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