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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


Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
5th June 2026

Smart Hands Africa today announced its appointment as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure... 


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Revealing Africa’s great potential
2nd June 2026

By Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for SSA at Schneider Electric The well-known Richard Mullin quote: The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look... 


Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 


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Nigeria HVACR expo draws strong industry participation
29th May 2026

More than 2 800 industry professionals attended the inaugural editions of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, which were held over three days at the Landmark Centre, in Lagos,... 


Two Gentlemen in suits shaking hands at the 2025 WAMPEX
WAMPEX growth leads to new venue, more visitors
29th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

This year’s West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX), which is endorsed by the Ghanaian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will convene over 6 000 mining professionals while celebrating its... 


How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
28th May 2026

By: Christophe Begat - Vice President for, Industry and Segment for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector is entering an historic chapter with... 


Africa on the edge of a digital future
Africa on the edge of a digital future
27th May 2026

By Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many industries today benefit from its... 


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African countries to draft climate roadmaps
22nd May 2026

Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will be supported by green building network World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to develop or advance national climate action roadmaps for the building... 


Launch of the Intelligent Power Substation Solution
Huawei launches intelligent substation solution for sub-Saharan Africa
21st May 2026

Information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei recently hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier... 


Chartered Institute of Management Accountants VP for education and professional qualifications in management accounting Stephen Flatman
Meeting Africa’s growing demand for finance and accounting professionals
21st May 2026

Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is... 


Thor Explorations president and CEO Segun Lawson
Thor Explorations reports strong first-quarter revenue
19th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Gold producer Thor Explorations has posted higher revenue, earnings and cash generation for the first quarter of this year, supported by a sharp increase in the average realised gold price, despite... 


Africa’s AI ambitions face critical infrastructure questions
18th May 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President... 


A mining operation in Namibia
Foreign buyers fuel illegal mineral trade in Nigeria, watchdogs warn
15th May 2026 By: Reuters

LAGOS – Nigeria is losing vast mineral revenues to a web of illegal trading networks dominated by foreign buyers, shell companies and armed criminal groups, a joint government-civil society report... 


S&P expects sub-Saharan Africa’s growth to remain stable despite global headwinds
13th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

While global growth is expected to slow to 2.4% for the year, down from the previously projected 2.9%, growth in sub-Saharan Africa is still expected to reach 4.1% this year and 3.8% in 2027,... 


Bernard Swanepoel
Swanepoel joins Thor Explorations board
12th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bernard Swanepoel has joined the board of Canadian mineral exploration company Thor Explorations, which is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Nigeria,... 


Pele Energy Group chairperson Brenda Martin
Africa's energy future cannot be exported, it must be built at home
8th May 2026

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. With abundant natural resources, a rapidly growing and youthful population projected to reach 2.5-billion by 2050 and accelerating... 


Four Former African Presidents Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish Africa Forum Conflict Resolution Centre (AFCRC)
7th May 2026

In a historic moment for African-led peace and dispute resolution, four former Heads of State, HE Joaquim Alberto Chissano (Mozambique), HE Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), HE Goodluck Jonathan (Nigeria),... 


Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano
Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence
6th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), veteran... 


Schneider Electric Foundation and Enactus two-year- partnership reaches over 30 000 students across Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric Foundation and Enactus two-year- partnership reaches over 30 000 students across Sub-Saharan Africa
4th May 2026

Schneider Electric, in partnership with Enactus, is reflecting on two years of successful collaboration across Sub-Saharan Africa, advancing youth entrepreneurship, sustainable energy innovation,... 


STRENGTHENED COOPERATION 
Senegal and Nigeria have committed to strengthening cooperation in areas such as refining, policy development, gas monetisation and national oil company collaboration
Senegal, Nigeria deepen cooperation to strengthen energy ties
24th April 2026

Gas monetisation and broader gas cooperation will become central to strengthening energy ties between Senegal and Nigeria, following a high-level working visit aimed at deepening collaboration... 


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