Episode 2

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2nd Jun 2025

From Moody's Upgrade to Dangote Fuel Disruption: Nigeria's Week in Focus

Welcome to 234Digest Audio Briefs, your weekly intelligence-driven news briefing on Nigeria’s economy, business landscape, and culture.

Each episode aims to deliver sharp insights, compelling context, and essential updates for independent thinkers who value clarity, depth, and engaging audio storytelling.

What to expect:

- Expert breakdowns of major market shifts, deals, and policies

- Deep dives on Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape (coming soon)

- Engaging narratives connecting the dots behind the headlines

- Sharp analysis on business trends and cultural movements

This week’s episode covers:

- Moody’s upgrade of Nigeria’s credit rating and its impact on investor confidence

- Lagos’ €410M water transport project and how it could transform urban mobility

- Shell expanding deepwater investments as TotalEnergies exits Bonga oilfield

- Dangote refinery reshaping Africa’s fuel trade, cutting Nigeria’s imports

- Deadly Niger State floods highlighting Nigeria’s growing climate vulnerability

- Enugu hosting the 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture, featuring insights from Obi Asika

- Tinubu’s two-year mark and the debate between economic reforms and ongoing challenges

Join the conversation. What story do you think will have the biggest impact on Nigeria’s economy? Drop your insights.

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About the Podcast

234Digest Audio Briefs

Navigate Nigeria’s economy in minutes

Stay informed in Nigeria’s dynamic economic landscape with 234Digest Audio Briefs—your trusted guide to business, policy, and market trends.

Hosted by Samuel Okocha, journalist and editor of 234Digest, this podcast offers carefully curated news and insights to help you understand key developments and make informed decisions in minutes.

What to Expect

Each Monday, Samuel distills the most impactful stories, trends, and policy shifts shaping Nigeria’s economy—providing clear context and timely updates for professionals, investors, and anyone interested in Africa’s largest market.

Coming Soon: 234Digest Mini Series

Look out for in-depth explorations of Nigeria’s powerhouse industries. Each episode in this special weekday series will profile a key sector—agriculture, oil and gas, technology, finance, manufacturing, tourism, and the creative industries—offering expert perspectives and forward-looking analysis.

Why Listen to 234Digest Audio Briefs?

• Industry insight beyond the headlines: In-depth coverage of Nigeria’s most vital sectors.
• Expert-led analysis: Drawing on Samuel Okocha’s frontline reporting experience from Abuja and Lagos.
• Time-efficient updates: Get up to speed in minutes—ideal for busy professionals and global observers.
• Actionable intelligence: Designed to inform decisions for investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and curious listeners.
• Accessible explanations: Complex economic issues broken down in clear, jargon-free language.
• Consistent updates: Weekly episodes and the upcoming mini-series to keep you informed.
• Diverse coverage: Robust analysis, expert interviews, and multiple viewpoints.
• Local focus, global context: Understand how Nigeria’s developments connect to African and global markets.

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About your host

Samuel Okocha