Samuel Okocha

Samuel Okocha

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

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Nigeria’s security crisis sparks global concern as Dangote refinery surpasses local demand

Nigeria’s security crisis sparks global concern as Dangote refinery surpasses local demand

U.S. warns of military action amid insurgency fears; Dangote refinery boosts national energy security with record output.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s FATF delisting and Dangote refinery expansion highlight reform momentum

Nigeria’s FATF delisting and Dangote refinery expansion highlight reform momentum

Financial governance gains, refinery growth, and a booming entertainment sector signal Nigeria’s rising economic resilience.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s inflation hits three-year low amid tech boom and energy expansion

Nigeria’s inflation hits three-year low amid tech boom and energy expansion

Food prices ease inflation; $1 billion invested in data centres; Shell advances LNG projects; cultural heritage celebrated at Badagry festival

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Recapitalization accelerates as 14 banks meet new thresholds, mergers reshape the landscape, and foreign players double down.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s energy surge and tech innovation drive economic momentum

Nigeria’s energy surge and tech innovation drive economic momentum

Reforms boost oil production, renewable mini-grids spread rural electrification, and fintech expands diaspora banking.

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Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s energy sector repositions as monetary policy eases and aviation expands

Nigeria’s energy sector repositions as monetary policy eases and aviation expands

Labour tensions at Dangote Refinery, offshore asset reshuffling, and Seplat’s $3B investment plan headline a week of strategic recalibration across oil, finance, and infrastructure.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s momentum: Rivers stability, naira strength & Dangote’s energy push

Nigeria’s momentum: Rivers stability, naira strength & Dangote’s energy push

Political thaw in Rivers State, the naira’s surge, Dangote’s fuel logistics innovation, and sector shifts spotlight Nigeria’s dynamic economic landscape.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria’s Economic Pulse: Agriculture, World Records & Innovation

Nigeria’s Economic Pulse: Agriculture, World Records & Innovation

€18m EU climate-smart farming project, major tax and customs changes, Tobi Amusan’s athletics silver, and Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record for largest Nigerian jollof rice highlight September’s business and culture landscape.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
Nigeria’s growth signals: clean-tech funding, oil deals, and regional trade momentum

Nigeria’s growth signals: clean-tech funding, oil deals, and regional trade momentum

From Koolboks’ $11M solar cooling expansion to TotalEnergies’ offshore contract and Nigeria’s hosting of the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, this week’s 234Digest tracks the forces shaping Nigeria’s economic future

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha
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Nigeria continues push for economic growth with bold domestic policies and global partnerships

Nigeria continues push for economic growth with bold domestic policies and global partnerships

From banning raw shea nut exports to deepen value addition, to revitalizing ties with Brazil and Colombia, Nigeria’s frontier market journey garners momentum with strategic reforms and strengthened international cooperation.

Samuel Okocha
Samuel Okocha