Cross River State has announced plans to attract ₦150 billion in agribusiness investments over the next six years as part of a broader strategy to transform agriculture into a major driver of economic growth, job creation, and food security. The target was disclosed during a stakeholders’ engagement on Project GROW, an agricultural development initiative aimed […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has emerged as the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel, marking a major milestone for both the company and the country’s energy sector. According to reports citing S&P Global Commodities at Sea data, the refinery became the world’s biggest aviation fuel exporter in April 2026 after significantly increasing production to meet
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Nigeria’s banking sector is coming under fresh pressure following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to end regulatory forbearance introduced during the COVID-19 period, a move that has led to a noticeable increase in bad loans across the industry. According to the CBN’s January 2026 Economic Report, the banking sector’s non performing loans ratio rose
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For years, one of the biggest challenges facing African startups has not been a lack of ideas. It has been access to capital. Across the continent, entrepreneurs have built businesses that are solving problems in finance, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, education, and technology. Many of these companies have gone on to attract international attention and millions
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