In this edition of 234Digest Audio Briefs, host Samuel Okocha takes you through the latest milestones shaping Nigeria’s economic and political landscape.

Key stories include:

• The lifting of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid political resolution after months of paralysis.
• The Nigerian naira climbs to a near seven-month high against the dollar, buoyed by stronger oil export revenues and increasing global investor demand for Nigeria’s high-yield debt.
• Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s ambitious rollout of a nationwide fuel distribution network using thousands of compressed natural gas-powered trucks aims to reduce distribution costs, cut fuel prices, and create thousands of jobs while improving energy supply across Nigeria.
• South African crypto exchange Luno expands in Nigeria with tokenised stock trading, opening fresh avenues for retail investors to access fractional shares of blue-chip global companies.
• The Nigerian creator economy continues to grow, valued at over $31 million in 2025—but monetisation challenges remain for many digital creators amid this vibrant cultural sector.
• Nigerian sprint star Tobi Amusan secures silver at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships in the women’s 100-meter hurdles.
• Celebrated chef Hilda Baci sets a new Guinness World Record with the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice cooked in Lagos, an iconic moment reflecting Nigeria’s rich culinary traditions.

As Nigeria works toward its ambitious $1 trillion economy goal by 2031, these stories underline the blend of political resolve, financial dynamism, and cultural pride shaping its future.

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