Nigeria’s Turning Point — Leadership, Energy Reform, and Economic Renewal

In this edition of 234Digest Audio Brief, we reflect on a pivotal moment for Nigeria as the nation mourns former President Muhammadu Buhari and embraces a path toward economic renewal.

Our host, Samuel Okocha, guides listeners through Nigeria’s latest political and business developments, including an ambitious industry transformation plan unveiled by NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari at the recent OPEC seminar in Vienna.

The episode also covers Aliko Dangote’s bid for a new deep seaport to ease export bottlenecks, a $747 million loan financing a major coastal highway project, and ongoing counterterrorism efforts targeting Boko Haram financing.

Listeners will hear about Nigeria’s diplomatic decisions amid U.S. requests to accept deportees, as well as emerging innovation in fintech sectors, including new crypto payment solutions.

Key Highlights:

• The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari and national mourning
• NNPC’s strategic reforms and export ambitions
• Infrastructure projects shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape
• Security updates on Boko Haram financing convictions
• Nigeria’s diplomatic stance on deportees

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