In this episode of 234Digest Audio Briefs, host Samuel Okocha delivers the latest insights on Nigeria’s energy sector, corporate developments, and sports achievements as of August 5, 2025.

Highlights include data and analysis from GlobalData Energy projecting Nigeria’s dominance in Africa’s refinery capacity growth, with 39 new refineries expected by 2030 propelling Nigeria to lead the continent’s energy transition.

The episode also covers:

• UAC Nigeria’s acquisition of Coca-Cola’s CHI Limited
• Leadership updates at Dangote Group’s refining and cement businesses,
• And the University of Lagos digital skills academy in partnership with Professors Without Borders (PROWIBO).
• Sports fans will appreciate coverage of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team clinching their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title, along with the Super Falcons’ historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory.

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• Read about Samuel Okocha's article in University World News on the University of Lagos digital skills training with PROWIBO partnership, highlighting efforts to boost AI and innovation skills.
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