Dangote Cement Plc, through its Obajana Plant, has strengthened its community development and environmental sustainability efforts with a series of interventions targeting local businesses, economic empowerment and access to renewable energy during its 2026 Sustainability Week. The initiatives focused on improving livelihoods, supporting small enterprises and expanding access to essential services in host communities, reflecting the company's commitment to creating shared value beyond its core cement manufacturing activities. As part of its economic empowerment programme, the company provided support to small and micro businesses to help strengthen their operations, improve productivity and contribute to economic development within the region. Dangote Cement recognises small businesses as important contributors to employment...

Artificial intelligence (AI) could play a significant role in strengthening food security and agricultural sustainability in Nigeria and South Africa, although the two countries require different approaches to technology adoption, according to a comparative study by researchers Lere Amusan and Adetayo Sowale. The research finds that Nigeria could benefit primarily from AI-driven improvements in agricultural productivity, financial inclusion and access to farming knowledge. In South Africa, however, the technology's greatest potential lies in improving resource efficiency, streamlining agricultural logistics and addressing severe water shortages. The distinction reflects the countries' contrasting agricultural structures. Nigeria's agricultural sector is dominated by smallholder farmers and faces a yield gap exceeding 76 per...

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

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

Applications are now open for the QNX Global Hackathon 2026, an international software development competition offering $50,000 in cash prizes to developers creating innovative...