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Signals and Scrutiny: Nigeria's Reform Drive Meets Global Pressure
Episode 16 • 4th November 2025 • 234Digest Audio Briefs • Samuel Okocha
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This week on 234Digest Audio Briefs, Nigeria’s reform momentum collides with rising geopolitical scrutiny.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump threatens aid cuts and military action over alleged religious violence, testing investor confidence as Nigeria’s dollar bonds post steep losses on Monday.
  • Dangote Refinery now outpaces domestic fuel demand and backs a 15% import duty to protect local output.
  • NNPC seeks equity partners to revive idle refineries and prepares for a long-awaited IPO.
  • Nigeria’s dollar bonds post steep losses amid security concerns.
  • Ciara’s Lagos Fashion Week debut draws global attention to Nigeria’s creative economy, as she celebrates local designer Onalaja.

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  • Recorded in Abuja
  • Produced and hosted by Samuel Okocha

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