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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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CREDICORP opens device access through C.L.I.C.K.D. credit scheme

Nigerians seeking laptops, smartphones, tablets and other digital devices can now register their interest in the C.L.I.C.K.D. programme, an initiative of the Nigerian Consumer...
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FGN sets October 1 for free access to approved learning platforms

The Federal Government of Nigeria has fixed October 1, 2026, as the commencement date for a programme that will give Nigerian students free access...
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FMBN unveils N100m diaspora mortgage scheme for Nigerians abroad

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has introduced a Diaspora National Housing Fund (NHF) Mortgage Loan that will enable Nigerians living abroad to...
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Education

UBA Foundation opens 2026 essay contest with N41m in prize funds

The UBA Foundation has announced the opening of entries for the 2026 edition of its National Essay Competition (NEC), with N41 million set aside...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

TNM acquires OCL data centre in Lilongwe to boost digital growth

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has acquired the OCL data centre in Kanengo, Lilongwe, in a move aimed at expanding its digital infrastructure and supporting...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Gabon advances national backbone plans through SPIN partnership

Gabon is preparing to strengthen its national digital infrastructure through a proposed public-private partnership between the Société de Patrimoine des Infrastructures Numériques (SPIN) and...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Ghana calls for tailored financing to drive stronger tech growth

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has urged stakeholders to develop financing models that address the specific needs of...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Kwali council seeks NITDA partnership to advance digital skills

Kwali Area Council is seeking to establish a partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to expand digital literacy, ICT development and...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Gabon strengthens cyber defense skills after nine-month training

Gabon has completed a nine-month cybersecurity training programme designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats. The programme, which...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Lagos set for second IMC conference as innovators pursue funding

The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) has announced the second edition of its flagship Innovators Makers Challenge (IMC) Conference & Innovation Exhibition,...
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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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