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  "id": 9454437,
  "title": "NAEC conference seeks solutions to investment challenges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/naec-conference-seeks-solutions-to-investment-challenges-9454437",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:10:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/naec-conference-seeks-solutions-to-investment-challenges/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) is set to host its 2026 Energy Conference, with the aim of addressing investment challenges within Nigeria's oil, gas, and power sectors. Scheduled for October 8, 2026, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, the conference will be themed 'Access to Assets: Empowering Players and Driving Growth'. The event will bring together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss solutions to the barriers limiting access to energy assets, investment opportunities, and growth for indigenous operators. The conference will delve into frontier exploration prospects, evolving investment patterns, and necessary policy frameworks to enhance efficiency, boost production, and restore investor confidence in Nigeria's energy sector. High-level panels featuring policymakers, regulators, financiers, chief executive officers, and technology leaders will provide insights and recommendations to shape the industry's agenda as Nigeria strives to achieve its $1tn Gross Domestic Product target by 2030.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NAEC conference seeks solutions to investment challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/naec-conference-seeks-solutions-to-investment-challenges",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:04:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}