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Spotlight on the Founders

Victor Gwanzuang Bobai: Redefining Menswear

60 • 10 Oct 2026

Discover how Victor Gwanzuang Bobai grew Tailor District NG from personal fitting frustrations into a leading menswear brand.

Godiya Racheal Lolo and the Growth of Chachaz Hair

24 • 10 Oct 2026

An analysis of Chachaz Hair Kaduna, its business operations under Godiya Racheal Lolo, and its socioeconomic impact.

How Shalom Rayhamen Built Lagos Life Simulator

61 • 7 Oct 2026

Discover how software developer Shalom Rayhamen built the viral browser game Lagos Life and scaled it to millions of players.

Keturah on Building the Proclive Hub in Kaduna

42 • 3 Oct 2026

Founder Keturah shares insights on building Proclive Resources to empower entrepreneurs and startups in Kaduna.

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Oil and Gas

Nigeria Crude Output Hits 1.82m BPD With 73 Active Rigs

27 • 10 Oct 2026

Nigeria's crude oil and condensate production rises to 1.82 million barrels per day with over 73 active rigs operating.

Shell and Chevron Target Ghana’s Offshore Basins

24 • 10 Oct 2026

Shell and Chevron sign a preliminary MoU to explore Ghana's deepwater acreage while Petrobras pursues local oil blocks.

Nigeria Launches Licensing Round for 40 Oil Blocks

33 • 8 Oct 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission launched competitive bidding for 40 oil and gas blocks in Abuja.

Tantitas Security Interventions Boost Crude Output

20 • 8 Oct 2026

Enhanced security surveillance and Tantitas operations significantly reduce crude oil theft across the Niger Delta.

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Renewable Energy

FG Shelves Solar Panel Ban to Protect Energy Access

26 • 10 Oct 2026

The Federal Government shelves plans for an immediate solar panel import ban, prioritizing quality control and transition costs.

US Bars Microsoft and Major Tech Firms From Visa Program

25 • 9 Oct 2026

The US administration suspends Microsoft and Adobe from a federal green card program over alleged worker visa abuses.

REA and Stanbic Seal N100bn Renewable Deal

26 • 8 Oct 2026

REA and Stanbic IBTC partner to establish a N100 billion financing buffer for renewable energy developers.

Enugu Secures N310bn Solar Power Investment

22 • 8 Oct 2026

Governor Peter Mbah backs a major N310 billion distributed solar power initiative to electrify Enugu State.

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EdTech / FinTech

Zenith Bank Launches Zecathon 6.0 With N190m Prize

19 • 7 Oct 2026

Zenith Bank unveils Zecathon 6.0, offering a N190 million prize pool to drive fintech innovation across West Africa.

Building Efiwe: How Chidi Nwaogu Scales Edtech

57 • 2 Oct 2026

Discover how Efiwe tackles West African edtech hurdles with offline mobile learning and on-device AI.

The High-CPM Goldmine: Gen Z Wealth Coding

33 • 1 Oct 2026

West African creators unlock high-margin ad revenue by matching Gen Z wealth goals with local fintech app dynamics.

OPay Debunks Viral Fake News of September Shutdown

35 • 5 Sep 2026

Fintech leader OPay dismisses a viral social media notice claiming an indefinite suspension of operations starting September 1.

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Sports

Super Falcons Defeat Comoros 2-0 in Olympic Qualifiers

21 • 10 Oct 2026

Nigeria's Super Falcons secure a solid 2-0 victory against Comoros in the first leg of the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers.

NSA Boss Suspended Over World Cup Visa Scandal

23 • 10 Oct 2026

National Sports Authority Director-General suspended amid investigations into the 2026 World Cup visa scandal.

Super Eagles Players Press NFF Over Unpaid Bonuses

27 • 9 Oct 2026

Senior Super Eagles players express frustration over unpaid AFCON bronze bonuses and reduced allowances from the NFF.

CAF Backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA Re-Election

17 • 9 Oct 2026

CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirms unanimous African support for Gianni Infantino’s upcoming FIFA re-election bid.

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Known Facts

4 Ways to Build Your Child’s Confidence

23 • 9 Oct 2026

Practical parenting strategies grounded in West African family dynamics to nurture self-esteem and resilience in children.

4 Most Effective Ways to Create a Realistic Monthly Budget

25 • 9 Oct 2026

Master your personal finances using practical structural strategies to build an accurate and sustainable monthly spending plan.

5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Easily

22 • 9 Oct 2026

Discover five actionable everyday practices to improve your physical wellbeing and sustain long-term metabolic health.

5 Local Businesses to Launch with Zero Capital

32 • 2 Oct 2026

Starting an enterprise in West Africa requires resourcefulness rather than large capital investments to achieve success.

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