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• [New] Petrobras's interest in Nigeria is part of a broader strategy to rebuild reserves and diversify its exploration portfolio by investing in new offshore opportunities outside Brazil. Valuechain
• [New] By leveraging solar power, Nigeria could improve healthcare outcomes, increase access to electricity, and promote economic growth. Peoples Gazette Nigeria
• [New] We want every geopolitical zone, every region, and eventually every local government area in Nigeria to feel the impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Punch Newspapers
• [New] Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the European Union and African nations to deepen collaboration and fully harness their shared potential for transformative development, describing the EU as Nigeria's natural partner in reform and growth. The Nation Newspaper
• The amount of effort and investment put into the gas sector will eventually turn Nigeria into a continental gas powerhouse in the coming years, if it commits to its economic and security agendas. Policy Center
• The Nigerian gas strategy prioritizes objectives of sustainable development and clean energy transition, alongside the economic-energetic shift, aligning with Nigeria's Transition Plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. Policy Center
• The waste marketplace in Nigeria would provide a transformative opportunity to digitise Nigeria's waste economy, while enabling regulation, accountability, and economic empowerment. EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, r
• Through the Waste Marketplace Nigeria platform, NESREA plans to enhance digital inclusion and job creation for the informal sector, boost material recovery, reduce illegal dumping and increase the rate of recycling. EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, r
• By adopting natural gas, the newly commissioned companies are optimising their energy usage, reducing costs, and contributing to Nigeria's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. SweetCrudeReports
• In many countries, including Nigeria, local governments are expected to play a crucial role in grassroots development and service delivery. Breaking News Now
• Impact on Consumers The deployment of seven million smart meters is expected to have a significant impact on consumers in Nigeria: Enhanced Transparency: With accurate billing, consumers can trust that they are being charged fairly for their electricity usage. County Local News
• Nigeria's ongoing tax reform agenda and related revenue mobilization initiatives will further strengthen public finances, reduce dependency on debt, and promote financial prudence. The Nation Newspaper
• In Nigeria, a growing ecosystem of health tech start-ups and med-tech companies is actively exploring collaborative opportunities with public health institutions to amplify their impact. TheCable
• Nigeria is transforming its waste management crisis into a platform for innovation, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability. The Nation Newspaper
• With Nigeria positioning itself as a digital economy leader in Africa, failure to streamline infrastructure deployment, especially last-mile access, risks undermining national broadband targets and leaving millions digitally excluded. Punch Newspapers
• Nigeria's current infrastructure lags far behind its digital economy aspirations, and a national fiber backbone is critical for expanding broadband penetration, improving service quality, and unlocking economic opportunities in underserved regions. Punch Newspapers
• As the Renewed Hope Agenda continues to drive economic transformation, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership remains a key institutional vehicle for delivering the cross-border investments, infrastructure, and technology that will define the future of Nigeria's industrial growth. The Nation Newspaper
• Africa.com will connect a digital audience via livestream, amplifying impact from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond. Africa.com
• Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria's aviation industry is experiencing a golden era of policy clarity, institutional reforms and global relevance unparalleled in over two decades. NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
• Nigeria, with its economic and geopolitical clout, has a unique opportunity to lead in fostering Pan-African cooperation rather than serving as a proxy for global interests. Inside Success Nigeria -
• In a world facing complex challenges from climate change and technological disruption to global economic instability, Nigeria stands with BRICS in calling for reforms that reflect today's realities and empower the Global South. Daily Trust
• Several Asian countries, including India, China, and Nigeria, are expected to contribute significantly to the global urban population. The Environmental Literacy Council

Last updated: 13 June 2025