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Nigerian digital commerce is undergoing a rapid evolution as short-form video streaming, real-time live shopping events, and conversational social selling redefine how everyday consumers discover and purchase products. From viral TikTok product showcases and Instagram Reels flash sales to real-time order closures

The Federal Government says four major gas projects have reached Final Investment Decisions (FIDs), attracting about 3.5 billion dollars in committed investments to Nigeria’s gas sector. The ​‌‍‍‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​​​​‌​‍‍‌​Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, said this at a news conference

Nigerian billionaire and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused local fuel marketers and International Oil Companies (IOCs) of secretly instigating protests against his proposed $16 billion crude oil refinery planned for Lamu, Kenya. ​Addressing journalists in Nairobi following a

Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, has urged global investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s investment opportunities on the Nigerian Exchange. Kwairanga made the call while speaking at the Nigeria Investment Forum 2026 in New York on Saturday, with

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract German technology, direct investment, and technical expertise to revive Nigeria’s steel and metallurgical sectors. ​The initiative was highlighted on Thursday morning, September 24, 2026, during a bilateral strategic meeting held at the Federal Ministry

Nigeria and the French firm TotalEnergies announced Wednesday a deal to invest $800 million in an offshore natural gas field to advance the country’s hydrocarbon ambitions. Since his election in 2023 President Bola Tinubu has promised to boost Nigeria’s oil and gas

Investment stakeholders have called for interstate collaboration to transform investment opportunities into tangible outcomes and support Nigeria’s drive to achieve a one trillion dollars economy by 2030. The stakeholders made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at an investment mobilisation stakeholders’ roundtable

By Toba Ajayi The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the 2026 Revised/Supplementary Appropriation Bill, increasing the state’s total budget to N730.65 billion. The bill followed the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, presented by its Chairman, Rep.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says the current management of the apex bank has done very well in its mandate of ensuring monetary and price stability. Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Abuja, after presenting