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Nigeria’s Reform Signals: Confidence Boost, Fintech Surge, and Industrial Ambition
Episode 1529th October 2025 • 234Digest Audio Briefs • Samuel Okocha
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In this episode of 234Digest Audio Briefs, host Samuel Okocha distills signals shaping Nigeria’s economic trajectory.

  • Nigeria exits the FATF grey list, restoring global financial credibility
  • Dangote Refinery announces expansion to 1.4 million barrels/day as it sets to become the world’s largest
  • Moniepoint raises $90M, bolstering unicorn status and pushing toward pan-African fintech dominance
  • FIRS introduces 10% withholding tax on short-term investment interest, ending years of exemptions
  • CBN explores stablecoin adoption amid digital finance recalibration
  • Nigeria’s entertainment and media sector leads Africa with 11.2% growth
  • Financial inclusion rises to 64%

Featuring sound bites from:

  • Aliko Dangote on industrial confidence and energy independence
  • Ross Strike of Moniepoint on fintech expansion and financial inclusion

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  • Recorded in Abuja
  • Produced and hosted by Samuel Okocha

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