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Dangote to Build $450m Sugar Production Factory in Niger

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A sugar production factory capable of creating over 15,000 jobs is to be situated on a 16,000-hectare of land at Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, President of Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government for the $450million state-of–art and fully integrated sugar complex.

Mr Dangote noted that his decision to start the factory was part of his desire to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production through the government’s backward integration policy.

At the signing today in Minna, Mr Dangote said when the project is completed, it would bring about a complete economic turn-around for the state.

Dangote Group is currently operating out-grower scheme in rice production in a number of states and also has Africa’s largest sugar refinery in Lagos and a sugar cane plantation in Numan, Adamawa State.

Mr Dangote said his investment was informed by his company’s firm belief in the potentials of the Nigerian economy, adding that the new outlay will add value and create jobs for Nigerians.

He commended the Niger State Governor, Mr Abubakar Sani Bello for his foresight and efforts to woo investors to the state, noting that “the Dangote’s Integrated Sugar Project in Niger State will also include the establishment of integrated sugar mills, generate power, produce molasses, ethanol fuel, biomass and produce animal feeds.”

In his remarks, Governor Bello said the deal will revolutionize agriculture in his state and Nigeria. Expressing joy that the MoU was signed during his own administration, he described Mr Dangote as the liberator of the Nigerian economy and a dependable partner.

The Governor then urged Dangote Group to explore other investment opportunities available in the state, just as he announced that the state was opened for multi-sectoral investments.

Representative of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Aminu Bisala, described Mr Dangote as the biggest private sector supporter of the Nigerian economy, and Federal Government policies.

He said the Federal Government was comfortable with the numerous investments efforts of the Dangote Group.

Also speaking, Chairman of the Niger State Traditional Council Etsu Nupe, Mr Abubakar Yahyah said he was elated about the huge investment coming to the state, while praying God to bless the Dangote Group more.

Just last week, the conglomerate had sponsored an investment summit in the state, which was attended by former Presidents Abdulsalami Abubakar, Olusegun Obasanjo and the then Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, who described the private sector as key to the country’s economic development.

Group Managing Director of Dangote Sugar Plc, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, stated that the MoU would be a game changer for Niger State economy and Nigeria as a whole.

He said the integrated sugar mills will have the capacity to produce 160,000MT of raw sugar, pointing out that has been in the fore front of support for government industrialization programmes through backward integration policy in agriculture.

According to him, the Dangote Sugar Refinery is developing a sugar backward integration plan through the production of 1.5MT/PA in ten years in: Nasarawa, Adamawa, Kogi, Kwara, Taraba and Niger states respectively.

The Group’s Executive Director Stakeholders’ Management and Corporate Communication, Mr Ahmed Mansur, had also announced that the Group was investing over $1billion in the agricultural sector in the country, specifically in rice, sugar, tomato and dairy productions.

Niger State Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Rahmatu Muhammad Yar’Adua said that the deal with Dangote Group will help grow the agricultural sector and create direct and indirect jobs in the state.

It would be recalled that the Group’s foray into sugar business began in 1981. It has injected over $104million into the Savannah Sugar Company Limited it acquired from government in 2003. Savannah Sugar this year alone, produced 20,000MT of raw sugar from its plantation.

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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Trump Earned over $1 billion Through Cryptocurrency; How Can an Ordinary Investor Earn $17,700?

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Trump publicly criticized Bitcoin in 2021 but rapidly shifted his stance during the campaign, proposing to make the United States the “global cryptocurrency capital.”

After returning to the White House, he signed an executive order supporting the development of the digital asset industry. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Trump and his associated businesses have generated over $1 billion in gains through cryptocurrency.

As we enter 2026, cloud mining is emerging as a new area of ​​interest amidst the continued development of computing infrastructure and digital asset markets. For the average investor, the question arises: how can one generate $17,700 in passive income—or even more—despite constant market volatility?

Cloud mining: represented by platforms like SHRMiner, is rapidly gaining market attention. By providing rentable computing power services and earning mining rewards, it allows users to access the complete cloud mining process and earn passive BTC income without purchasing expensive equipment or specialized skills.

Recently, SHRMiner, a UK-based cloud mining platform, officially launched a new “free cloud mining service.” This service is designed for holders of mainstream cryptocurrencies such as BTC, XRP, DOGE, LTC, and EHT, providing users with a new opportunity to participate in cryptocurrency mining without any entry barriers.

How to earn passive income from BTC through SHEMiner cloud mining

Start earning returns in just three simple steps: 

  1. Register an account

By visiting the official SHRMiner website, users can register for a free account in less than two minutes and receive a $15 sign-up bonus; this bonus allows them to quickly experience the platform’s services and earn a daily return of $0.60 from a complimentary trial contract. 

  1. Select a cloud mining plan

Choose a cloud mining plan that suits your needs and budget. The platform offers flexible plans ranging from $100 to $200,000 to meet the investment goals of different users.

  1. Start earning returns

After purchasing a contract, earnings are automatically settled within 24 hours without requiring additional management or action; users can withdraw their earnings to their cryptocurrency wallet addresses at any time or reinvest the profits to benefit from the compounding effect.

The primary advantage of this model is that it significantly lowers the barrier to entry. Users do not need to research specific mining hardware models or hashrate configurations, nor do they need to set up their own system environments; simply by registering an account, depositing assets, and selecting a mining plan, they can start earning returns.

SHRMiner cloud mining plan

SHRMiner Platform Advantages: 

  • Supports daily automatic settlement
  • No additional electricity or maintenance costs required
  • Utilizes advanced ASIC mining hardware, powered by renewable energy sources including hydropower, wind power, and solar power
  • Supports mining for multiple currencies: earn mainstream cryptocurrencies such as BTC, XRP, ETH, DOGE, USDC, USDT, SOL, LTC, and BCH.
  • Equipped with SSL encryption and DDoS protection, a real-time earnings dashboard for easy monitoring of mining performance
  • 100% remote access, fully accessible via the SHRMiner application or browser without hardware requirements, and 24/7 online technical support.

⦁Affiliate Program: The Affiliate Program allows you to earn up to 4.5% commission by referring friends, with the opportunity to earn an additional bonus of up to 30,000.

Examples of common contracts:

Contract Name Price Profit Days Principal + Total Return
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Litecoin Miner L9 $1000.00 $13.00 10 $1000.00 + $130
Bitcoin Miner S21 XP Imm $5000.00 $70.00 25 $5000.00 + $1750
Bitcoin Miner S21e XP Hyd $10000.00 $150.00 35 $10000.00 + $5250
ANTSPACE HW5 $50000.00 $900.00 45 $50000.00 + $40500

After purchasing a contract, earnings will be automatically credited to your account within 24 hours. Upon contract expiration, your principal will be returned in full. You may withdraw the principal or reinvest it to benefit from compound returns; please click here for more details regarding the mining contract. 

Unimaginable money-making opportunities

What sets SHRMiner apart is its extraordinary daily passive income; users have the opportunity to earn $10,700 or even more each day, turning the dream of online wealth into reality. Imagine generating substantial income without the need for ongoing investment or complex setups—that is exactly what SHRMiner offers.

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In the mining sector, trust and security are paramount; SHRMiner fully recognizes this and prioritizes user safety above all else. Committed to transparency and legitimacy, SHRMiner ensures your investment is protected, allowing you to focus on profitability. All mining facilities utilize clean energy, making this a carbon-conscious cloud mining operation. Renewable energy protects the environment from pollution while providing a powerful energy source.

In short

If you are looking for ways to generate passive income, cloud mining is an excellent choice. When approached correctly, these opportunities allow you to effortlessly build cryptocurrency wealth on “autopilot” with minimal time investment. At the very least, they are far less time-consuming than any form of active trading. Passive income is the ultimate goal for every investor and trader, and with SHRMiner, maximizing your passive income potential is easier than ever.

To learn more about SHRMiner, please visit the official website: https://shrminer.com

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Top Crypto Platforms in Nigeria

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Complete List Of The Top Crypto Platforms in Nigeria: Where to Trade Safely

As a Nigerian just getting started in crypto trading, or someone trying to rebuild their confidence after a bad trading experience, the fear of losing your hard-earned money is valid. This is why choosing a reliable crypto platform to carry out your trading is very important.

The good news here is that there are several trusted crypto platforms built to serve Nigerian traders, offering secure trading, fast withdrawals, and competitive fees.

In this guide, you will discover the top crypto platforms in Nigeria, what makes each one stand out, and how to choose the best option based on your trading goals.

Top 4 crypto platforms in Nigeria

NOSH

Nosh is one of the top platforms in Nigeria and Ghana with the best crypto trading services, offering the best rates for crypto trading, allowing you to get good value for your digital assets. With its user-friendly interface and 24/7 customer support, it is a very good option whether you are a new or experienced crypto trader.

With Nosh, you get:

  • Instant payouts on every transaction, no unnecessary waiting.
  • Advanced fraud protection with two-factor authentication to keep your account and transactions secure.
  • Easy and direct conversion of crypto to Naira or Cedis within a few minutes; no need for third-party apps whenever you are ready to cash out.
  • High exchange rates.
  • Transparent rates with a rate calculator to know how much you will be getting.

Nosh supports a variety of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, USDC, USDT, Ethereum, Tron, Litecoin, and Binance Coin.

KUCOIN

KuCoin is another popular crypto platform known for its P2P (peer-to-peer) marketplace. With KuCoin, you can trade your crypto directly with a buyer or sell your crypto directly with a seller. KuCoin holds the crypto in escrow until the seller accepts that they have received the payment; this is done to avoid fraud from the buyer or seller of the crypto.

With KuCoin, you get:

  • To carry out P2P trading with escrow protection.
  • To use multiple payment method options like bank transfer, USSD, and mobile-money-linked options.
  • Offers competitive and relatively low trading fees, especially if you’re holding KCS (KuCoin’s native token).
  • Gives you access to spot trading, futures/derivatives, staking, and other earn products

KuCoin supports stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and TUSD.

COINCOLA

Coincola is also a top platform ranked as one of the best P2P trading platforms for Nigerians. With Coincola, you get to buy and sell your Bitcoin and USDT with real-time price tracking.  Coincola is your go-to platform if you need one that offers flexible funding options like cash deposit and bank transfers. However, there have been reports of withdrawal delays.

With Coincola, you get;

  • A P2P marketplace to buy/sell Bitcoin and other coins directly from vendors, with their completed-trade counts shown upfront so u can trade with caution.
  • Instant BTC conversion with real-time price tracking
  • To use multiple local funding options like bank transfer, cash deposit, and gift cards
  • An escrow system that holds your money until a trade is confirmed.

Coincola supports cryptocurrencies like USDT and TRON.

YELLOWCARD

Yellowcard is another popular crypto platform that offers not only P2P trading but also allows you to buy and sell assets like USDT, USDC, PYUSD, BTC, and ETH with regional payment options like mobile money, bank transfers, and cash deposit. However, in 2025 they announced they no longer offer crypto-to-cash retail services.

With Yellowcard, you get:

  • Direct access to buy and sell crypto rather than waiting to match with individual P2P counterparties.
  • To use multiple funding methods like bank transfer, mobile money, and cash deposits.
  • Free local and cross-border transfers via “Yellow Pay” to 20 different countries in Africa.

Factors to consider when choosing a crypto platform

  • Don’t just look at the advertised trading fee. Some platforms hide the extra cost, so your actual rate ends up higher than expected. Do a small test trade first and see what you actually receive.
  • The best platform in the world is useless to you if it doesn’t support how you actually move money, whether it’s bank transfer or mobile money. Check that before you even sign up, not after.
  • Some platforms convert instantly; others, especially P2P ones, need you to wait for a counterparty to show up. If you need your money fast, that difference matters a lot.
  • If you specifically need USDC or another less-common stablecoin, don’t assume it’s there on the platform. Double-check the coin list before you commit to one.
  • Support should not be silent when something goes wrong. Look for evidence people actually got helped, not just a “24/7 support” badge.
  • If a platform can’t tell you clearly how they protect your money, that’s a red flag on its own. Always go for one that prioritizes security.

FAQs

  • Which crypto platform is best in Nigeria?

The best crypto platform in Nigeria is Nosh. Nosh offers the best rates for selling crypto with direct crypto-to-naira conversion to easily change your crypto to cash when needed.

  • Can I teach myself crypto trading?

Yes, you can. There are many platforms and tutors with tutorial videos and lessons on how to start crypto trading on your own.

  • What is the most popular crypto in Nigeria?

The most traded cryptocurrency in Nigeria is Bitcoin, making it the most popular.

Conclusion

When you trust the right platform, your journey in crypto trading is safe and secure. Always look out for crypto trading platforms that meet your needs alongside keeping things like payment options, a good list of coins they support, and other factors mentioned in this article before committing to one.

Always start with a small test trade first to see what you are getting; it will help you get a better idea of how the platform works so you don’t fall victim to hidden charges not included in price tags by some platforms.

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Okitipupa Jumps 9% to Lift NASD OTC Exchange Market

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Okitipupa Plc was the sole price gainer at the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange on Friday, August 7, lifting the trading platform by 0.44 per cent at the close of transactions.

The share price of the palm oil producer appreciated during the trading session by N25.00 or 9.0 per cent to N277.00 per unit compared with the previous day’s N252.00 per unit.

As a result, the market capitalisation gained N12.29 billion to close at N2,807 trillion, in contrast to the previous session’s N2.795 trillion, while the NASD Security Index (NSI) added 93.63 points to finish at 4,678.08 points compared with Thursday’s 4,657.59 points.

The bourse recorded a price loser yesterday, and this was Mass Telecoms Innovation Plc, which crashed by 3 Kobo or 9.4 per cent to settle at 32 Kobo per share versus the previous day’s 35 Kobo per share.

The volume of securities traded by investors plunged by 81.5 per cent to 535,7560 units from 2.9 million units, the value of securities slumped by 93.9 per cent to N6.0 million from N99.2 million, and the number of deals decreased by 41.9 per cent to 36 deals from 62 deals.

Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Plc remained the most active stock by value on a year-to-date basis, with 3.4 billion units valued at N8.4 billion, followed by Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (Infracredit) Plc with 2.3 billion units transacted for N6.5 billion, and Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc with 77.0 million units exchanged for N5.5 billion.

GNI Plc also ended the day as the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis, with 3.4 billion units worth N8.4 billion, trailed by Infracredit Plc with 2.3 billion units valued at N6.5 billion, and Resourcery Plc with 1.1 billion units sold for N415.7 million.

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