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Beyond the Black Gold: Unpacking Nigeria’s 2026 Digital Renaissance

For decades, the narrative of the Nigerian economy began and ended with a barrel of crude oil. But as we settle into 2026, the script has flipped. The volatility of the oil market is no longer the sole dictator of the nation’s pulse. Instead, a new engine is revving—one fueled not by hydrocarbons, but by fiber optics and code.