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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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Sustainable Business

Kwara targets major livestock expansion with new commercial strategy

The Kwara State Government is shifting livestock production from subsistence farming to a commercial value chain focused on improved productivity, food security, job creation...
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Sustainable Business

Benin and AIIB agree $730m infrastructure pipeline for 2027–2028

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Benin have agreed on a $730 million multi-year infrastructure financing pipeline for 2027–2028, establishing...
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Eritrea secures $9.82m grant for climate-resilient water project

The African Development Fund has approved a $9.82 million grant to strengthen climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services across Eritrea. Approved by the Fund’s...
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Sustainable Business

Zanaco unveils US $100m bond plan as Zambia expands green finance

Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has launched a US$100 million medium-term note programme designed to mobilise long-term capital for environmental and social projects across...
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Sustainable Business

Coalition seeks disclosure of Nigeria’s proposed $2.5bn JBS deal

A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations, farmers’ and pastoralist groups, alongside youth, women, environmental and animal-welfare organisations, has called for full disclosure of...
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Environment & Energy

FGN commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid to power Oke-Oyi community

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi community, Ilorin East Local Government...
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In The News

Ogun signs $7bn deal as residents raise fresh concerns statewide

The Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) covering the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port...
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Sustainable Business

Nigeria, US sign framework to unlock $700bn in mineral resources

Nigeria and the United States have signed a landmark framework designed to attract investment into Nigeria’s estimated $700 billion mineral resources and strengthen bilateral...
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Opportunities

Internet Society opens 2026/2027 fellowship applications for leaders

Applications are open for the 2026/2027 Internet Society Fellowship Program, a 10-month initiative designed to support experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders in advancing...
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Opportunities

2027 Jim Leech Fellowship opens applications to African students

Applications have opened for the 2027 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship, an eight-month programme designed to help African students and recent graduates...
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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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