Tag: Breaking

Nigeria targets "shadow" social commerce billions as authorities map informal digital retail tax.
Billions in the Shadows: Can Nigeria Tax the Social Commerce Boom?
Nigeria targets billions in social commerce as authorities move to tax informal digital retail networks.
  • |   World
Small business owner managing customer orders and logistics directly via smartphone messaging apps in Nigeria.
Selling Without Stores: Nigeria’s WhatsApp Economy Surges Ahead of Regulators
Nigeria’s $33 billion WhatsApp economy: A high-growth digital frontier outpacing regulation and consumer safeguards.
  • |   Features
Nigerian businesses adopting solar and hybrid systems to cut diesel costs and boost profitability.
Powering Profits: Why Nigerian Businesses Are Quietly Switching to Solar
Nigerian businesses embrace solar to slash diesel costs and ensure resilience amid grid instability.
  • |   World
World Bank logo alongside the Nigerian flag, symbolizing a partnership for national economic reform.
Nigeria’s Reform Push Wins World Bank Support, Opens Door to Expanded Financing
World Bank backs Nigeria’s bold reforms, pledging expanded financing to boost stability and social protection.
  • |   Politics
Nigeria and South Korea partner to establish Africa's first large-scale electric vehicle manufacturing plant.
Industry Leading: Nigeria Set to Lead African Green Tech with First South Korean Backed EV Plant
Nigeria partners with South Korea to launch Africa's first large-scale EV manufacturing plant.
  • |   Features
Survey Reveals 54.3% Nigerian Minors Buy Alcohol on Their Own
New survey reveals 54.3% of Nigerian minors easily purchase alcohol, sparking urgent NAFDAC enforcement.
  • |   Lifestyle
Shell CEO Wael Sawan meets President Tinubu to discuss a $20 billion Nigerian offshore investment.
Nigeria Renews Push for Oil Investment With Targeted Offshore Incentives
Nigeria’s offshore incentives spark a massive $20 billion Shell commitment, reviving long-term energy investment hopes.
  • |   Business
China’s Fenghe generative AI provides personalized meteorological services through professional deep reasoning and multi-agent collaboration.
China Releases First Generative AI Language Model for Meteorological Services
China's Fenghe AI delivers personalized meteorological reports, transforming weather data into professional, scenario-based lifestyle advice.
  • |   Innovation
Nollywood's rapid expansion faces mounting financial pressures, rising production costs, and critical infrastructure challenges.
Behind the Screens: The Business and Challenges of Nollywood
Nollywood’s rapid growth faces a critical crossroads between soaring budgets, streaming shifts, and infrastructure gaps
  • |   Features
Triple milestones of 30 million vehicles highlight China's automotive growth and rising economic potential.
China Hits Triple 30-Million Milestones to Propel Economic Growth
China’s auto sector hits 30-million milestones, driving high-tech innovation and global electric vehicle leadership.
  • |   Business