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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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JAMB begins critical thinking, life skills integration into UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced plans to incorporate critical thinking and life skills into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME),...
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ECOWAS advances biometric ID rollout across West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is advancing the rollout of a regional biometric identity card designed to simplify cross-border travel, strengthen...
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Sustainable Business

F.A.S.T Accelerator graduates inaugural fashion cohort in Lagos

The inaugural cohort of the Fashion Advancement and Startup Training (F.A.S.T) Accelerator has completed its programme with a Pitch and Graduation Ceremony held at...
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Sustainable Business

Afreximbank extends $10m facility to expand Tanzania SME exports

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a US$10-million finance facility to Azania Bank of Tanzania to improve access to funding for Small and...
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Education

Airtel Africa Foundation launches 50 new scholarships in Zambia

The Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a scholarship programme in Zambia that will support 50 students at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Gabon launches new electronic document platform for public admin

Gabon has introduced a new Electronic Document Management (GED) platform as part of a wider effort to modernise public administration, reduce dependence on paper...
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Education

Egypt’s NTI and Jupiter 2000 partner on digital skills training

Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has entered into a cooperation protocol with Jupiter 2000 to deliver specialised training designed to prepare young professionals for...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Chad, Nigeria advance digital ties through AI, fibre-optic talks

Chad and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral cooperation in telecommunications, digital transformation and artificial intelligence following high-level discussions held in N’Djamena on September 16, 2026. The...
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Sustainable Business

MTN MoMo Zambia and FNB unveil new cardless ATM cash-out service

MTN MoMo Zambia has partnered with FNB Zambia to introduce an ATM Cash Out service that allows customers to withdraw money directly from their...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses...
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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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