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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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FGN moves to clear N330.08bn EEG claims, reform export scheme

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed plans to settle N330.08 billion in outstanding claims under the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) scheme as it...
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Rotary club surpasses N11m fundraising target for Lagos projects

The Rotary Club of Eko Signature has exceeded its N11 million fundraising target for community projects, with plans to support initiatives addressing maternal healthcare,...
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ABUMET opens new ICT centre to boost digital skills among pupils

About 600 pupils at Race Course Model Primary School in Kano are set to gain greater access to digital learning following the opening of...
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PIND summit maps future for host community reform in Niger Delta

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the Ford Foundation, has brought together regulators, Host Community Development Trusts...
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LASEPA, ACRC explore partnership to expand community waste model

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) are considering a partnership to expand a community-led waste management...
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New facility provides flexible capital to Africa’s fund managers

FSD Africa and Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO have launched the Manager Finance Facility (MFF), a funding initiative designed to help emerging Alternative Local...
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Nigeria launches plan to drive private sector biodiversity action

Environmental experts have urged Nigerian businesses and financial institutions to take a stronger role in protecting biodiversity and financing nature-positive economic growth. The call came...
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Spiro secures extra $18m as AGG backs East Africa expansion plan

Africa Go Green Fund (AGG), a climate debt vehicle managed by Cygnum Capital, has increased its financial commitment to African electric mobility company Spiro...
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AfDB picks four African green hydrogen projects for $20m support

Four green hydrogen developments in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South Africa have been selected to share $20 million in proposed reimbursable grants from the...
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Africa pushes for greater global economic influence at UN summit

Africa is seeking a stronger position in the global economy as business leaders, heads of state, investors, policymakers and international partners gathered in New...
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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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