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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...

Nigeria to open applications for 5,000 homes in Lagos

The Federal Government is preparing to open an application platform for Nigerians seeking to purchase homes under the 5,000-unit Renewed Hope Housing Programme in Lagos State. The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited in Ibeju-Lekki. The development follows the groundbreaking ceremony held over the weekend at Lekki Aviation Town, Yegunda Government Resettlement Scheme, Ibeju-Lekki. The project is expected to deliver 5,000 housing units across Lekki Aviation Town, The Parliament and GranVille Estate within 36 months. Ahead of the application portal's launch, interested Nigerians have been encouraged to explore mortgage financing opportunities through the...

PEWAN sets agenda for sustainable housing at 2026 annual lecture

The Property and Environment Writers’ Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) is set to convene major stakeholders in Nigeria’s built environment sector for its 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards Day, which will address critical issues surrounding sustainable housing, facility management, and innovative building materials. The event will hold on November 4, 2026, at the NECA House Conference Hall, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, commencing at 10 a.m. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development is expected to attend as the Special Guest of Honour, while Mr. Odunayo Ojo, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UPDC Plc, has been invited to chair the occasion. Centred on the theme, “Re-imagining Housing: Sustainability, Facility...

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FGN unveils agricultural mechanisation policy, plans tractor plant to boost food production

The Federal Government has introduced the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, alongside plans to establish a mega tractor...

LAPO MfB deploys billions to green, agricultural finance in H1 ’26

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of naira to green, agricultural and climate-related...

UN urges greater investment, partnerships to accelerate Africa’s SDG

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for stronger financial commitments, deeper partnerships and sustained investment in people to help Africa accelerate progress...

Lagos graduates 35,000 residents from free skills centres, empowers 18,990 with business tools

The Lagos State Government says no fewer than 35,000 residents have graduated from its tuition-free skills acquisition centres across the state, with thousands more benefiting from business support and social intervention programmes. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation...

NCC hands Enugu Digital Parks a 15-year lease to drive AI innovation jobs and digital growth

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally transferred the Digital Industrial Park and the Digital Bridge Institute to the Enugu State Government under a 15-year operational lease agreement to accelerate digital innovation and economic development. The handover of the two...

Oma Life Rescue Foundation launches 1m scholarships to expand education access across Nigeria

A new scholarship initiative targeting financially disadvantaged learners across Nigeria has been unveiled, offering fresh opportunities to pupils and students whose education has been hindered by financial constraints. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oma Life Rescue Foundation (OLIRF),...

Lagos plans 50-100 food plants around its planned logistics hubs

The Lagos State Government is planning to establish between 50 and 100 small food-processing plants around its proposed food systems and logistics hub as...

MAN launches plan to cut energy costs for Nigerian factories

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has launched an industrial energy financing programme designed to reduce electricity costs for factories and improve the reliability...

Polysmart opens first phase of $60m recycling plant: Ogun State

Polysmart Packaging Limited has commissioned the first phase of its expanded $60 million recycling facility in Mowe, Ogun State, marking a significant development in...

Digitalized Childbirth Database: A local Tool for National Development Planning

By Akinlabi Hassan In every nation, the birth of a child is more than a family milestone. It is a critical data point that helps governments understand population trends, plan public services, and allocate resources effectively. In Nigeria, where an...

Grassroots Development vs. Local Government Autonomy: A case of the cat, the bell and actors in Nigeria

By Akinlabi Hassan For decades, the debate over Nigeria’s governance model has centered on a crucial question: how do we effectively bring development to our people? In theory, the third tier of government, the local government area (LGA), is designed, by...

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Experts urge Nigeria to rethink climate adaptation funding drive

Nigeria must change its approach to climate adaptation financing and begin treating it as an investment opportunity rather than an expense if it hopes...

Nigeria to open applications for 5,000 homes in Lagos

The Federal Government is preparing to open an application platform for Nigerians seeking to purchase homes under the 5,000-unit Renewed Hope Housing Programme in...

Lagos plans 50-100 food plants around its planned logistics hubs

The Lagos State Government is planning to establish between 50 and 100 small food-processing plants around its proposed food systems and logistics hub as...

CEPS invites eight young leaders to enter 2027 climate programme

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), in collaboration with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, has announced applications for the 2027 Climate Leadership Program, offering eight...

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Nigeria to open applications for 5,000 homes in Lagos

The Federal Government is preparing to open an application platform for Nigerians seeking to purchase homes under the 5,000-unit Renewed Hope Housing Programme in...

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Lanre Shittu Motors expands anti-financial crime campaign to 200 Lagos secondary schools

Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) has expanded its youth development and corporate social responsibility efforts with a campaign aimed at educating secondary school students in Lagos State about financial crime and the importance of integrity. The initiative involves the distribution of...

Olota applauds Ota companies for strengthening CSR, highlights youth empowerment efforts

The Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, has commended companies operating in Ota, Ogun State, for consistently fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, noting that their contributions have supported the development of...
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Experts urge Nigeria to rethink climate adaptation funding drive

Nigeria must change its approach to climate adaptation financing and begin treating it as an investment opportunity rather than an expense if it hopes to mobilise the N18.3 trillion required under its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) by 2050. Experts at...

Nigeria to open applications for 5,000 homes in Lagos

The Federal Government is preparing to open an application platform for Nigerians seeking to purchase homes under the 5,000-unit Renewed Hope Housing Programme in Lagos State. The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing...

Lagos plans 50-100 food plants around its planned logistics hubs

The Lagos State Government is planning to establish between 50 and 100 small food-processing plants around its proposed food systems and logistics hub as part of efforts to increase local processing, improve agricultural value addition and strengthen food security. Governor...

CEPS invites eight young leaders to enter 2027 climate programme

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), in collaboration with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, has announced applications for the 2027 Climate Leadership Program, offering eight young climate advocates an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and policy engagement skills. The programme will...

AfDB opens new opportunity for African universities and centres

The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab and in partnership with EyeCity Africa, has opened applications for Phase II of its Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme. The initiative provides free support to African...

DBN opens applications for its second business training scheme 2

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has opened applications for the second cohort of its Entrepreneurship Training Programme, which provides free online business training for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners in North-West Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen participants' business...

Mauritius opens 2027 Africa scholarship applications to students

The Government of Mauritius has announced the opening of applications for the 2027 Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme, inviting eligible students from African countries to pursue higher education at public institutions in Mauritius. The scholarship is available to deserving applicants who...

Heat stress threatens 2.46 million jobs in three African nations

Rising workplace temperatures could put the equivalent of 2.46 million full-time jobs at risk across Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal by 2040, with annual economic losses projected to reach $67bn, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The warning follows new...

PEWAN sets agenda for sustainable housing at 2026 annual lecture

The Property and Environment Writers’ Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) is set to convene major stakeholders in Nigeria’s built environment sector for its 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards Day, which will address critical issues surrounding sustainable housing, facility management, and...

Nigeria’s CSR debate puts corporate pledges under fresh scrutiny

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming increasingly important in Nigeria's development agenda, with businesses facing mounting expectations to contribute to the welfare of their host communities and the protection of the environment. Beyond generating profits, organisations are increasingly expected to...
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