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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...

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Global climate innovators invited to seek up to $500,000 in 2027

Applications are open for the Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 Cohort 7, a global programme for scientists, engineers and innovators developing breakthrough technologies to tackle...
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Sustainable Business

InfraCredit secures $50m IFC facility for Nigeria infrastructure

Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Plc (InfraCredit), Nigeria’s ‘AAA’-rated infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has secured a US$50 million subordinated unsecured 10-year debt facility from the...
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Sustainable Business

Lagos admits waste collection gaps, explains flood control steps

The Lagos State Government has acknowledged shortcomings in waste collection and operational challenges within its waste management system while defending measures taken to address...
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Jigawa community breathes relief as 20,000-litre borehole arrives

Residents of Gidan Na-Ari Community in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State have gained improved access to potable water following the commissioning of...
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NCF opens 2026 Ph.D. grant applications for Nigerian researchers

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has invited qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2026 edition of the Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Ph.D. Research Grant,...
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ActionAid opens N20m grant for innovative women’s rights groups

ActionAid Nigeria, with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project, has opened applications for its Strategic...
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Sustainable Business

South African firms rethink strategy as climate risks are rising

South African companies are increasingly factoring climate change, water scarcity, energy insecurity and supply-chain disruption into corporate strategy and investment decisions as interconnected risks...
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New report offers fresh insight into Coca-Cola’s Nigeria impact

The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported approximately 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024 and generated an estimated $1bn in value-added economic activity, according...
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Okomu Oil, PIND equip 500 farmers with climate-smart farm skills

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have equipped 500 farmers from 17 communities in...
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Rite Foods reveals bold 2030 plan as waste drive takes shape

Rite Foods Limited has announced a target of achieving zero waste to landfill by 2030, reinforcing its environmental sustainability efforts and commitment to the...
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WIPO opens 2027 innovation fellowship with monthly stipend of CHF 6,000

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Catalyst Academy opens applications for African youth innovation programme

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Young green entrepreneurs can apply for YECO 2026/2027 programme

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NITDA, NACCIMA partner to connect Nigerian startups with investors

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World Bank unveils digital strategy to tackle developing countries’ job gap

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Abia approves Presco palm oil project with 5,000 jobs in view

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NBTI outlines $600m investment pipeline and solar plan for firms

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Equity Bank Uganda commits KSh1.21bn to green finance initiatives

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Nigeria’s annual floods raise fresh questions over ecological funds

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Experts call on Nigerian firms to build data-driven work systems

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Nigerian startups seek funds for sustainable solutions in Africa

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FGN targets N20bn climate fund to tackle North-West environmental crisis

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AfDB and Denmark deepen green finance partnership

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Cross River begins climate transition plan with four key studies

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Nigeria targets $30bn yearly climate finance for smallholder farmers

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RLRH opens mentorship applications for displaced African students

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NCF urges Lagos to adopt carbon budgets and protect more wetlands

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UNDP trains 20 Nigerian innovators to scale plastic pollution solutions

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Africa Jobs Fund, SDRB invite Somali entrepreneurs to win $20,000

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Villgro Africa opens applications for East African MedTech startups

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