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Nigeria is a country in West Africa and the most populous nation on the African continent. The capital is Abuja, whilst Lagos serves as the commercial hub and largest city. With a population exceeding 200-million people, Nigeria operates a federal presidential republic system of government. The economy is the largest in Africa by nominal GDP, historically driven by oil and gas exports, which account for the majority of government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. The currency is the naira. Key economic sectors include petroleum, agriculture, telecommunications, financial services and manufacturing. Nigeria is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), the African Union, the Commonwealth and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The country faces significant infrastructure challenges, including persistent electricity supply deficits and loadshedding. Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960 and has since experienced periods of military rule interspersed with democratic governance, transitioning to sustained civilian rule from 1999.

Nigeria News


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'Delocalisation' looms over SA auto sector as policy lags market dynamics
18th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite South Africa’s automotive sector recording all-time-high exports of R291-billion and R137-billion in local value-addition in 2025, imported vehicles accounted for 69% of new-vehicle sales... 


Africa Does Not Have an Electricity Problem. It Has a Reliability Problem
Africa Does Not Have an Electricity Problem. It Has a Reliability Problem
16th September 2026

The sector’s scoreboard counts connections. By that count, 53% of Sub-Saharan Africa has access to electricity, and more than 560 million people still live without it. Both numbers are true, and... 


MTN and UAE investor put pedal to the metal on African data centres
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Digital Infrastructure has entered into a strategic partnership with a United Arab Emirates-based data centre investment platform founded by Tarek Al Ashram, an experienced data centre... 


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Data sovereignty, connectivity drive satellite interest
11th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Although the role of satellites in ensuring sovereign ownership of data while boosting rural connectivity is gaining traction amid increasing information and connectivity security, governments must... 


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EU launches large-scale critical minerals recycling venture CIRCUIT4EU
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Horizon Europe, which is the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation, has launched a new project called CIRCUIT4EU to recover critical raw materials and strategic raw materials from... 


Ai Is Strengthening African Health Supply Chains
Ai Is Strengthening African Health Supply Chains
1st September 2026

Developed with input from supply chain leaders, including the Gates Foundation, the Global Fund and the Global Financing Facility, the report was published by healthcare consulting firm Salient... 


West Africa’s gas future depends on production-ready infrastructure
West Africa’s gas future depends on production-ready infrastructure
1st September 2026

By: Iretomiwa Odusote - Regional Segment Leader - Energies & Chemicals at Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa stands at an important moment in its energy journey. Across the region,... 


Propak West Africa Returns with Global Innovation, Practical Solutions and Industry Expertise
Propak West Africa Returns with Global Innovation, Practical Solutions and Industry Expertise
31st August 2026

As manufacturers across West Africa respond to growing demand for greater productivity, efficiency and sustainability, access to the latest technologies, expert knowledge and trusted industry... 


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LNG technology improves energy access in Nigeria
28th August 2026

To strengthen energy access and security in northern Nigeria, US government agency, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is supporting the deployment of US liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Schneider Electric launches Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme across South, East and West Africa
Schneider Electric launches Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme across South, East and West Africa
14th August 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has officially launched its Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme across South, East and West Africa.  The initiative is designed to... 


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Crisis exposes Africa’s vulnerabilities, opportunities
7th August 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The global repercussions of the ongoing US-Iran War and the Persian Gulf crisis have exacerbated the urgency for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and industrialisation goal, says... 


Nigerian Export Deal Highlights Growing Demand For Werner Pumps Pressure Testing Systems
Nigerian Export Deal Highlights Growing Demand For Werner Pumps Pressure Testing Systems
3rd August 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has completed its first pressure testing unit sale into Nigeria, marking an important milestone in the company’s growing export activity. According to National Sales... 


 Schneider Electric launches Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in West Africa
Schneider Electric launches Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in West Africa
31st July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader has launched the Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in West Africa - an initiative supporting electrical engineering students as they... 


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Valve manufacturer employs customer-first approach
31st July 2026

For the supply of spares and parts for its big installed base of pumps and valves across Africa, pumps and valves product manufacturer KSB Pumps & Valves has employed a customer-first approach with... 


Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
24th July 2026

The packaging industry across West Africa continues to evolve, driven by expanding consumer markets, rising demand for more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, and advances in automation... 


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Alumina refinery, Nigeria
10th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Africa Finance Corporation and the Nigerian government, through the Solid Minerals Development Fund plan to build an alumina refinery with a one-million-tonne-a-year capacity. 


MTN to launch super-app platform in Nigeria
3rd July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As telecommunications firm MTN Group Fintech evolves its mobile money (MoMo) ecosystem, it has entered into a strategic partnership with global digital payment, digitisation and financial... 


Pirtek Africa: Growing With the Continent
Pirtek Africa: Growing With the Continent
2nd July 2026

Africa is not short of opportunity, however it is short of reliability. Across mining operations, agricultural holdings, construction sites, manufacturing plants, forestry concessions and more, one... 


Managing Director for Arcus GIBB Nigeria and Technical Executive for GIBB South Africa, Wiero Vogelzang
The Art Of Managing Complex Projects Beyond Sa Borders
1st July 2026

As infrastructure projects across Africa continue to grow in scale, complexity and regional significance, the ability to successfully deliver across borders is becoming a critical differentiator... 


A mine truck at the Tarkwa operation in Ghana
Ghana is weighing local control of Gold Fields’ biggest mine
19th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Ghana is considering transferring control of Gold Fields’s Tarkwa mine to local firms when its leases expire next April, part of a push to increase control of its gold industry and capture more of... 


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