Episode 4

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17th Jun 2025

Nigeria’s Economic Pulse: Inflation Eases, Banking Reforms Deepen, and Abuja’s Creative Ambitions

Welcome to 234Digest Audio Briefs with Samuel Okocha—your essential weekly update on Nigeria’s economy, business environment, and cultural trends.

In this episode:

  • The Central Bank’s new rules for banks under regulatory forbearance
  • Inflation slows for a second month, offering hope for consumers
  • Dangote Refinery’s nationwide fuel distribution and credit push
  • Security challenges in Benue and the impact on food supply
  • Real estate’s surge, driven by diaspora investment and urban growth
  • MultiChoice’s betting boom as pay-TV subscriptions slide
  • Major B2B e-commerce and clean energy investment stories
  • United Capital’s expansion into Francophone West Africa
  • Abuja’s new arts arena and what it means for Nigeria’s creative economy

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Concise, insightful reporting with context and clarity—crafted for business leaders, investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in Nigeria’s evolving landscape.

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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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