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Nigeria’s demographics drive surge in digital infrastructure investment

Frank Okon Nigeria’s rapidly growing population and youthful demographics are emerging as major catalysts for investment in digital infrastructure, with industry experts increasingly describing the country’s data centre boom as a demographic story rather than simply a technology trend. As…

Dangote Refinery surges past design capacity, records 700,000 bpd milestone

Ziggy Ojiegbe Cost relief remains elusive for Nigerians Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has raised its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its installed nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd and marking a significant operational milestone…

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World Environment Day: Chevron renews green commitment

Ziggy Ojiegbe As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa (NMA) has reiterated its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable energy development, aligning its operations with this year’s theme, “A Global Call for Climate…

2026 oil, gas licensing round to kick off Q3, 2026 — NUPRC

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the 2026 oil and gas licensing round will kick off by the third quarter of 2026. According to the NUPRC, the announcement follows approval from the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri….

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Amid persistent blackouts, DisCos rake in N598bn Q1, 2026

Nigerian Electricity DisCos Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that distribution companies (DisCos) in the country generated a combined total of N597. 55 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2026. According to the NERC data, 11 electricity distribution companies generated…

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NERC approves compensation for Band A electricity customers hit by blackouts

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has approved a compensation package for eligible Band A customers affected by power supply shortfalls caused by grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. In a public notice issued on Thursday, June 4, NERC…

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Pension assets hit N30trn in April — PenCom

Nigeria’s pension assets jumped by 4.8 per cent to hit a record N30.94 trillion in April 2026, according to the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The commission noted that the development further represents a growth of 4.8 percent compared with N29.52…

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NERC commences net billing scheme for ‘prosumers’ to sell excess solar electricity to grid

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has commenced its Net Billing Regulations 2026 aimed at encouraging sale of excess power by individuals to their distribution companies (DisCos). According to the NERC, the scheme provides for eligible customers, known as “Prosumers,”…

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Supreme Court dismisses suit challenging Unity Bank/Providus Bank merger for lacking merit

Supreme Court has effectively ended the long-standing dispute over the proposed merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, as a unanimous judgement of the apex court set aside an Appeal Court ruling opposing the transaction. In a unanimous…

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CBN upgrades Abbey Mortgage Bank to regional banking status

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the upgrade of Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc to a commercial banking institution, just as the new player in the sector fixed the fourth quarter of this year as date to commence full operations. Making…

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