Nigeria is on track to benefit significantly from its recent membership in the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), with projections indicating that the country, alongside other member states, could unlock a staggering $2.1 billion in digital trade opportunities in the coming years. The DCO, a global multilateral body focused on accelerating digital transformation and inclusion across
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — Nigeria earned $66 million in revenue from electricity exports to Benin Republic during the 2025 fiscal year, according to figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The commission disclosed that the earnings came from cross-border power sales under existing bilateral agreements, with Nigeria serving as a key supplier
Nigeria has unveiled a bold plan to stake a stronger claim in the global energy market, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announcing a $60 billion gas expansion initiative aimed at boosting exports and solidifying the country’s position as a major player in the international gas trade. Speaking on the sidelines of a
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC) of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Union (AU), creating a new framework for collaboration in combating terrorism and violent extremism across the continent. The agreement, sealed on Monday, is designed to enhance cooperation in intelligence-sharing, policy coordination,
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 Nigeria has officially published its long-awaited tax reform laws in the government gazette, a landmark step towards restructuring the nation’s fiscal framework. The sweeping reforms, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025, introduce a modernized structure for taxation, administration, and revenue collection across Africa’s largest
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria and several other African countries are collectively losing an estimated $12.7 billion annually due to infrastructure damage caused by climate-related disasters, according to new findings by regional development experts. The report highlights that recurring floods, droughts, storms, and other natural disasters have weakened vital infrastructure such as
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria will participate with a 14-player squad at the 2025 edition of the African Women’s Youth Handball Championship, which is set to kick off in Oran, Algeria. The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) confirmed the final list after weeks of intensive training and selection exercises aimed at ensuring
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The fifth session of the Angola-Nigeria Bilateral Joint Commission is set to begin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, with top officials from both nations expected to review and strengthen cooperation in key areas of mutual interest. According to diplomatic sources in Abuja, the meeting will focus
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 – Nigeria may face fresh economic strain following OPEC+’s decision to ramp up global oil supply, a move that could further pressure the country’s already fragile revenue base. The oil cartel, which met on Sunday, agreed to increase crude output by 137,000 barrels per day beginning next month. This
Lagos, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 – Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market recorded total inflows of $2.80 billion in August, reflecting renewed confidence and stronger domestic participation, according to figures released by the FMDQ Exchange. The report showed that the inflows, a combination of local and foreign sources, underscore the continuing resilience of the Nigerian
