This week on 234Digest Audio Briefs, Nigeria’s reform momentum collides with rising geopolitical scrutiny.

• U.S. President Donald Trump threatens aid cuts and military action over alleged religious violence, testing investor confidence as Nigeria’s dollar bonds post steep losses on Monday.
• Dangote Refinery now outpaces domestic fuel demand and backs a 15% import duty to protect local output.
• NNPC seeks equity partners to revive idle refineries and prepares for a long-awaited IPO.
• Nigeria’s dollar bonds post steep losses amid security concerns.
• Ciara’s Lagos Fashion Week debut draws global attention to Nigeria’s creative economy, as she celebrates local designer Onalaja.

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• Recorded in Abuja
• Produced and hosted by Samuel Okocha

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In this episode of 234Digest Audio Briefs, host Samuel Okocha distills signals shaping Nigeria’s economic trajectory.

• Nigeria exits the FATF grey list, restoring global financial credibility
• Dangote Refinery announces expansion to 1.4 million barrels/day as it sets to become the world’s largest
• Moniepoint raises $90M, bolstering unicorn status and pushing toward pan-African fintech dominance
• FIRS introduces 10% withholding tax on short-term investment interest, ending years of exemptions
• CBN explores stablecoin adoption amid digital finance recalibration
• Nigeria’s entertainment and media sector leads Africa with 11.2% growth
• Financial inclusion rises to 64%

Featuring sound bites from:

• Aliko Dangote on industrial confidence and energy independence
• Ross Strike of Moniepoint on fintech expansion and financial inclusion

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• Recorded in Abuja
• Produced and hosted by Samuel Okocha

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In this week’s 234Digest Audio Briefs, we explore Nigeria’s fastest economic growth in four years, driven by a surge in oil production and strong performances in agriculture and industry. Hear about the Central Bank’s first interest rate cut since 2020 amidst easing inflation and a strengthening naira.

We also cover Frigoglass Group’s strategic move to sell its leading Nigerian glass unit amid debt pressures. Dive into the evolving oil sector, where legislative changes and Nigeria’s first refined fuel export to the U.S. mark major developments.

Catch up on Nigeria’s leadership in harmonizing Africa’s oil regulations and the creative pulse of the Lagos International Festival of Illustrations. Finally, learn why inflation cooling could signal a shift in monetary policy.

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