4 h. ago Lokpobiri calls for increased investment in Africa’s energy sector at OPEC seminar

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on the international community, particularly the Global North, to recognise Africa as a vital part of the global energy landscape and to open investment opportunities that will support the continent’s development. He made this statement during the Ministerial Session at the 9th […] The post Lokpobiri calls for increased investment in Africa’s energy sector at OPEC seminar appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Banking, insurance stocks cause NGX highest weekly gain of N3.46trn

Nigeria’s equities market increased remarkably by 4.26 percent in one week as investors’ interest mostly in banking and insurance stocks read more Banking, insurance stocks cause NGX highest weekly gain of N3.46trn

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21 h. ago LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs 

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased investment in Africa’s creative economy, spotlighting the continent’s potential to capture a larger share of the global $2 trillion creative market. These calls were made at the just concluded 2025 edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) which convened designers, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and tech experts […] The post LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Jigawa woos investors with ease of doing business, improved infrastructure

Jigawa State is increasing its efforts to attract new investments as it cements its position as one of Nigeria’s most read more Jigawa woos investors with ease of doing business, improved infrastructure

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47 h. ago EFCC Alerts Nigerians On Rising Virtual Asset, Investment Scams

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, raised alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa. He warned that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. Olukoyede gave the warning in his address at a public lecture marking the […]

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48 h. ago EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams

Tribune Online EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa, warning that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Dangote Expands Petrol Export Footprint To Namibia With 1.6m Barrels Facility

Dangote petroleum refinery is planning to construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel to supply refined fuel to southern Africa The move underscores the refinery’s ambition to dominate fuel supply in Africa and beyond, potentially reshaping energy trade flows in the region and boosting access to […]

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55 h. ago Chinedu Ogwus calls for locally driven energy strategy at Kigali Summit

Chinedu Ogwus has called for a homegrown, economically inclusive energy transition strategy, urging African nations to leverage their natural resource read more Chinedu Ogwus calls for locally driven energy strategy at Kigali Summit

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4 d. ago SG Holdings Signals Global Expansion With Impressive Balance Sheet After 10

SG Holdings, West Africa’s leading indigenous energy and shipping company, at a virtual media parley, on Monday, announced its strategic positioning for the next decade of growth, marking 10 years of exceptional performance that has established the company as a continental leader in energy infrastructure, shipping operations, and industrial development. Under the leadership of Group […]

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4 d. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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5 d. ago After 16.57% H1 Gain, Analysts Expect Stronger Momentum In H2

After delivering a strong performance in the first half (H1) of the year, analysts are expecting the Nigerian stock market to maintain its strong momentum in the second half (H2), driven by improved macroeconomic sentiment, favorable market conditions, and increased investor interest. The Nigerian stock market delivered a robust performance in H1 of 2025, with […]

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5 d. ago Financial services and investments: Engines of Africa’s accelerated GDP growth

Africa’s growth story is shifting. As the continent’s youthful population, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial energy expand, one sector increasingly stands read more Financial services and investments: Engines of Africa’s accelerated GDP growth

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7 d. ago Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s growing youth population and enabling robust private sector collaboration, the region must now move beyond rhetoric to reform. Integration […]

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9 d. ago WDCL, Rolon Seals Firm To Drive Investment, Innovation In Africa’s Energy Sector

As Nigeria positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Chief Operating Officer of Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL), Obinna Okoroigwe has reaffirmed his commitment to driving investment and innovation opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during the activities marking Nigerian Oil and Gas Week in Abuja yesterday,  Okoroigwe stated […]

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1 week ago AFNIS 2025 To Boost African Investment In Continent’s Natural Resources – FG

The fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) will be held from July 15 to 17, 2025, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, with the theme “Harnessing Local Content for Sustainable Development.” A major highlight will be the formal launch of the “Africans for Africa” Fund, designed to […]

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1 week ago AFNIS 2025: FG to unveil initiative to encourage indigenous investments—Alake

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The federal government has expressed readiness to launch an initiative designed to mobilise African capital for African priorities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, stated this while briefing newsmen ahead of the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), holding at the State House Conference Centre, […] The post AFNIS 2025: FG to unveil initiative to encourage indigenous investments—Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We must move from rhetoric to results — Lokpobiri charges operators at Nigerian oil and gas conference 2025

The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has delivered a stirring call to action at the 2025 Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference, urging industry stakeholders to convert Nigeria’s abundant petroleum assets into measurable output rather than leaving them dormant or underutilized. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the conference […] The post We must move from rhetoric to results — Lokpobiri charges operators at Nigerian oil and gas conference 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Akpabio seeks increased investment in human capital development

Tribune Online Akpabio seeks increased investment in human capital development Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, that Nigeria must invest more in human capital development amid... Akpabio seeks increased investment in human capital development Tribune Online

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1 week ago Akpabio calls for stronger investment in human capital development

Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, has called for increased investment in human capital, describing it as essential to Nigeria’s development read more Akpabio calls for stronger investment in human capital development

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1 week ago Tinubu confers Oramah with Nigeria’s Second highest National honour

Says Nigeria to launch Africa energy Bank with $5bn capital tomorrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday honour Benedict read more Tinubu confers Oramah with Nigeria’s Second highest National honour

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