Samuel Okocha

Samuel Okocha

Nigerian journalist. Narrative crafter with words and images. Editor & curator of 234Digest

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Nigeria’s economic pulse: banking reform, real estate surge, and security challenges

Nigeria’s economic pulse: banking reform, real estate surge, and security challenges

From tightening financial regulation and booming real estate to critical security concerns in Benue, this week’s 234Digest captures Nigeria’s evolving landscape.

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Samuel Okocha
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Diaspora investment fuel Nigeria's real estate surge amid affordability challenge

Diaspora investment fuel Nigeria's real estate surge amid affordability challenge

How foreign investment, short-let apartments, and digital innovation are reshaping Nigeria’s property market. And what it means for affordability.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s new week: oil ambitions, fintech moves, and talent exports

Nigeria’s new week: oil ambitions, fintech moves, and talent exports

As the work week resumes after Eid al-Adha, 234Digest covers oil sector shifts, PalmPay’s funding drive, steel revival, and new strategies for jobs and growth.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s AfCFTA push: unlocking trade potential amid challenges

Nigeria’s AfCFTA push: unlocking trade potential amid challenges

With new tariff eliminations, digital trade leadership, and a ₦5.9 trillion infrastructure investment, Nigeria is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s evolving single market—but logistical hurdles and trade facilitation remain critical factors.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s reform drive: credit upgrades, oil incentives, and cultural milestones

Nigeria’s reform drive: credit upgrades, oil incentives, and cultural milestones

Moody’s lifts Nigeria’s rating, Tinubu targets oil investment, Lagos launches water transit, and Enugu prepares for NAFEST—insights from a week of economic, business, and cultural change.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria targets cost efficiency in oil and gas amid broader economic diversification drive

Nigeria targets cost efficiency in oil and gas amid broader economic diversification drive

New oil sector incentives, a $2B digital rollout, and bold trade initiatives signal Nigeria’s drive to diversify and attract long-term investment.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria on the move: seized assets, startup wins & global ambitions

Nigeria on the move: seized assets, startup wins & global ambitions

From landmark property seizures and Lagos’ tech boom to Dangote’s export push and Nigerian cinema at Cannes—insights into a nation on the move.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s economic crossroads: trade reforms, rising growth, and the $1 trillion question

Nigeria’s economic crossroads: trade reforms, rising growth, and the $1 trillion question

With GDP growth at its highest in over a decade and business confidence rising, Nigeria faces a critical choice—double down on protectionist policies or embrace bold reforms to unlock lasting prosperity.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s economy in focus: inflation slows, solar expands, and homegrown firms lead Africa's growth

Nigeria’s economy in focus: inflation slows, solar expands, and homegrown firms lead Africa's growth

Inflation eases, solar investments accelerates, Seplat projects record revenue, Nigerian startups top Africa's fastest growing list, and policy reforms take center stage.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s e-commerce boom: who wins, who struggles, and what’s next?

Nigeria’s e-commerce boom: who wins, who struggles, and what’s next?

With billions in market value and fierce competition, digital commerce in Nigeria is evolving fast. From fintech innovations to mobile-first retail, this deep dive explores the forces shaping the sector's future.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha