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Nigeria’s next oil boom puts local content gains under the spotlight

Nigeria’s next oil boom puts local content gains under the spotlight

Nigeria’s local content policy is entering a new phase as the oil and gas industry shifts its focus from increasing…
Nigeria’s drug abuse crisis deepens as experts warn of sharp rise by 2030

Nigeria’s drug abuse crisis deepens as experts warn of sharp rise by 2030

Nigeria’s battle against drug abuse could become significantly more difficult over the next few years, with health experts and anti-drug…
NCDMB bets on young engineers to drive Nigeria’s industrial future

NCDMB bets on young engineers to drive Nigeria’s industrial future

Nigeria’s ambition to build a stronger industrial economy may depend as much on the ideas coming out of its universities…
Nigerians are paying more to get around despite easing inflation

Nigerians are paying more to get around despite easing inflation

Getting around Nigeria is becoming even more expensive. Whether it is the daily trip to work, travelling between cities or…
NCC wants smartphones made in Nigeria. Is the country ready?

NCC wants smartphones made in Nigeria. Is the country ready?

For years, Nigeria has talked about moving beyond being a consumer economy to becoming a nation that manufactures more of…
70% of Nigeria’s farm data outdated, study finds

70% of Nigeria’s farm data outdated, study finds

Reliable farm data is often described as the foundation of modern agriculture. It helps farmers decide what to plant, guides…
NCDMB introduces trainer certification for oil and gas sector

NCDMB introduces trainer certification for oil and gas sector

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry may soon see stricter standards for those responsible for training its workforce as the Nigerian…
Burna Boy sets new African record on Billboard Hot 100

Burna Boy sets new African record on Billboard Hot 100

Burna Boy has added another historic achievement to his already impressive career, becoming the African artist with the highest number…
Lithium demand is booming. Can Nigeria avoid another oil story?

Lithium demand is booming. Can Nigeria avoid another oil story?

The global race for lithium is accelerating as countries invest heavily in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and battery manufacturing.…
Asake, Wizkid’s ‘MMS’ joins Spotify’s 100 million streams club

Asake, Wizkid’s ‘MMS’ joins Spotify’s 100 million streams club

Afrobeats stars Asake and Wizkid have added another major achievement to their growing list of successes as their collaborative hit,…
AI shopping gains ground in Nigeria as scam concerns persist, study finds

AI shopping gains ground in Nigeria as scam concerns persist, study finds

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of how Nigerians shop online, but concerns about fraud and online safety…
Manufacturers warn proposed plastic ban could raise costs, threaten jobs

Manufacturers warn proposed plastic ban could raise costs, threaten jobs

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to suspend a proposed ban on thin single-use plastics, warning…
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