Nigeria

Advancing Maritime Security through Indigenous Surveillance Technologies

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Advancing Maritime Security through Indigenous Surveillance Technologies

Nigeria and other African nations are increasingly turning to homegrown surveillance technologies to address persistent maritime security challenges, including piracy, illegal fishing, smuggling, and oil theft. Experts say that indigenous solutions can improve monitoring capabilities, strengthen regional cooperation, and stimulate local technological and economic growth. Africa’s maritime domain spans vast shipping lanes, critical offshore energy installations, and fishing zones. In Nigeria, maritime trade accounts for over 90 percent of imports and exports, yet the Gulf…

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Nigeria Eyes Renewed Investment as Economy Shows Robust Growth

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Nigeria Eyes Renewed Investment as Economy Shows Robust Growth

Nigeria’s recent recalibration of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data has provided fresh momentum for investors and policymakers, as the updated numbers reveal a stronger, more diversified economy — and renewed opportunity for growth across sectors. According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the base year for GDP calculation was shifted from 2010 to 2019, reflecting structural changes and the growth of emerging sectors. The recalibration increased the 2024 GDP estimate…

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Nigeria’s New Cash Withdrawal Caps Signal a Stronger Push Toward Cashless Economy

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Nigeria’s New Cash Withdrawal Caps Signal a Stronger Push Toward Cashless Economy

Abuja — The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new cash withdrawal limits that will take effect on 1 January 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in the nation’s cash management policy in recent years. The revised framework limits individual account holders to weekly cash withdrawals of up to six hundred thousand naira, while corporate organisations will be capped at five million naira per week. Withdrawals that exceed these thresholds will attract processing…

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Nigeria Clears $128 Million Gas Debts to Reinforce Power-Supply Chain

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Nigeria Clears $128 Million Gas Debts to Reinforce Power-Supply Chain

Abuja — In a major move aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector, the federal government has approved payment of 185 billion naira (approximately USD 128 million) to settle long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers supplying power generation companies (GenCos). The decision, endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by the Vice President, follows a directive from Bola Tinubu to clear legacy arrears that have undermined investment, strained cash flow, and restricted gas…

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Online Betting Boom in Nigeria Raises Regulatory and Social Concerns

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Online Betting Boom in Nigeria Raises Regulatory and Social Concerns

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – Nigeria is witnessing rapid expansion of the online betting industry, driven by widespread smartphone penetration, aggressive digital marketing, and increasing economic pressures that push many citizens toward gaming platforms as alternative income sources. While the sector has become a significant contributor to employment and revenue generation, analysts and civil society groups warn that the fast-growing trend is creating new regulatory and social challenges that demand urgent intervention. Industry observers…

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