"Nigeria" tag
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Nigeria vows to mirror US visa social media rule

Nigeria has announced it will impose reciprocal demands on US travelers after Washington said it would require social media disclosure from Nigerians seeking visas. Nigeria on Monday said it plans to impose reciprocal visa requirements on US...

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Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years — World Bank report

Nevertheless, poverty remains high and inflation is expected to remain over 20% through the year. The report comes amid a raft of reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s government. Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.4% in...

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Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade

Nigeria’s military and security forces have dismantled illegal oil bunkering sites in a decisive blow against illegal trade. But can this bold crackdown lead to a permanent end to economic sabotage? Nigeria’s military and security...

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Nigeria: Rich in oil but poor in refining

Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer. But the lack of operational oil refineries has left the industry in crisis, forcing the country to import fuel. Economists say the next government needs to diversify the economy....

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Africa’s quiet cryptocurrency revolution

Cryptocurrency transactions in Africa are growing rapidly. On a continent that already embraces mobile money, virtual currency offers advantages for a young, tech-savvy population. Africa is undergoing an economic revolution that has nothing to do...

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Charcoal: exported by Africa, bought by Europe

Charcoal from tropical forests has a terrible effect on the environment, but it also puts food on peoples’ tables. Nigeria is one of the world’s largest exporters — and some of it even ends up...