Samuel Okocha

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

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Nigeria cuts oil entry costs, courts capital amid energy reset

Jan 28, 2026

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4 min read

Nigeria cuts oil entry costs, courts capital amid energy reset

Chevron logs fresh reserves, Shell secures deepwater incentives, InfraCredit scales up, and Dangote Fertiliser adds boardroom firepower. Plus: coup plot charges and IShowSpeed’s viral Lagos finale.

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria courts green finance amid economic reforms and security shadows

Jan 21, 2026

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7 min read

Nigeria courts green finance amid economic reforms and security shadows

$1bn green bond drive, TotalEnergies divestment, Paystack banking pivot, satellite broadband race, Kaduna mass kidnapping and AFCON bronze medal.

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria pioneers carbon markets and AI rules amid defence tech surge

Jan 13, 2026

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6 min read

Nigeria pioneers carbon markets and AI rules amid defence tech surge

$3bn climate finance ambitions, Africa-first AI regulation, US-backed drones, Adichie hospital tragedy, AFCON semis and Nollywood’s box office queen.

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria's infrastructure surge meets security realities and Joshua crash shock

Dec 29, 2025

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7 min read

Nigeria's infrastructure surge meets security realities and Joshua crash shock

AKK pipeline nears launch, UAE funds coastal highway, Google cable talks advance—while US strikes signal more action against ISIS threats, Maiduguri mourns, and Anthony Joshua survives fatal crash.

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria’s push for fiscal clarity and economic renewal amid security concerns

Nov 18, 2025

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8 min read

Nigeria’s push for fiscal clarity and economic renewal amid security concerns

From calls for transparency on missing funds, easing inflation, and booming African trade to a tragic school attack and World Cup heartbreak, this edition offers a sharp snapshot of Nigeria today.

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria’s diplomatic tightrope and economic revival: security, markets, and culture in focus

Nov 12, 2025

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8 min read

Nigeria’s diplomatic tightrope and economic revival: security, markets, and culture in focus

From U.S. diplomatic tensions and insurgency battles to the crackdown on corruption and cultural resilience, Nigeria’s complex journey unfolds in this week’s 234Digest.

Samuel Okocha

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

Nov 3, 2025

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4 min read

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

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

Oct 27, 2025

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7 min read

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

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

Oct 21, 2025

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6 min read

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

News & Insights

Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Oct 10, 2025

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7 min read

Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

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

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria’s energy surge and tech innovation drive economic momentum

Oct 6, 2025

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7 min read

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.

Samuel Okocha

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

Sep 29, 2025

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6 min read

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

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

Sep 22, 2025

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7 min read

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

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

Sep 15, 2025

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9 min read

SEIC launch, Air Peace’s UK expansion, urban renewal, and corporate moves signal a pivotal week for Africa’s biggest economy

Samuel Okocha

Nigeria's week in policy and power: Buhari passes, NNPC reform deepens, Dangote expands footprints

Jul 14, 2025

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6 min read

Nigeria's week in policy and power: Buhari passes, NNPC reform deepens, Dangote expands footprints

From national mourning to industrial ambition, this week edition tracks major shifts in governance, energy, and infrastructure across Africa's most populous country.

Samuel Okocha

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Remembering Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military strongman turned democratic leader

Jul 14, 2025

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5 min read

Remembering Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military strongman turned democratic leader

A look back at the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Nigeria’s former president following his passing in London at age 82.

Samuel Okocha

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Nigeria’s economic reforms and BRICS debut signal new global ambitions

Jul 8, 2025

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9 min read

Nigeria’s economic reforms and BRICS debut signal new global ambitions

Investor confidence grows despite oil price pressures as Nigeria expands international partnerships and infrastructure, with Enugu Air’s launch and renewable energy plans marking key milestones.

Samuel Okocha

Samuel Okocha

Nigeria cuts oil entry costs, courts capital amid energy reset

Nigeria courts green finance amid economic reforms and security shadows

Nigeria pioneers carbon markets and AI rules amid defence tech surge

Nigeria's infrastructure surge meets security realities and Joshua crash shock

Nigeria’s push for fiscal clarity and economic renewal amid security concerns

Nigeria’s diplomatic tightrope and economic revival: security, markets, and culture in focus

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

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

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

Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Nigeria’s energy surge and tech innovation drive economic momentum

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

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

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

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

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

Power, palm oil, and private capital: Nigeria’s growth story gains new backers

Nigeria's growth ambitions: Power sector debt, telecom governance & digital innovation

Nigeria’s capital inflows surge as industrial and digital economy drive growth amid trade challenges

Nigeria’s refinery boom, historic financing and sporting triumphs signal frontier market momentum

Nigeria's economic footprints expand by 30% as reform momentum builds

Nigeria charts new course: Regional investment, direct London flights, and private sector growth

Nigeria's week in policy and power: Buhari passes, NNPC reform deepens, Dangote expands footprints

Remembering Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military strongman turned democratic leader

Nigeria’s economic reforms and BRICS debut signal new global ambitions

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