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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 begins disbursing allowances to academic staff nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the payment of long-awaited allowances to eligible academic staff across federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education...
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Opportunities

Pitch Perfect Africa 2026 opens applications for health ventures

Applications have opened for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026, a pitch competition designed to support entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to health challenges across Africa. Now in...
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Opportunities

Young African agripreneurs invited to seek e-MOVE cashew funding

Young and emerging agripreneurs with innovative ideas in the cashew sector can apply for the latest e-MOVE funding opportunity by MOVE-ComCashew, with selected participants...
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Sustainable Business

NCAA, NAICOM deepen aviation insurance oversight across Nigeria

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening aviation...
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Food and Agriculture

FGN trains 100 extension experts to boost farm output in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside agricultural development organisations, has launched a week-long capacity-building programme for 100 agricultural extension master-trainers aimed at accelerating the...
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NITDA urges investors to tap Nigeria’s growing $1bn cloud market

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged global technology companies and Nigerian infrastructure developers to increase investment in the country’s digital infrastructure...
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Sustainable Business

FinStore offers Nigerian SMEs access to loans of up to N100m

Fast-growing Nigerian fintech platform, FinStore, has announced that small and medium-sized enterprises using its platform can access loans of up to N100m to finance...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

NCC moves to automate Type Approval checks for SIM-enabled gear

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to automate enforcement of its Type Approval requirements for communications devices through a technology-driven compliance framework for...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Kenya, Armenia explore broader cooperation in digital technology

Kenya and Armenia are considering expanded bilateral cooperation across digital technologies, education, information and communications technology (ICT), trade and investment following high-level discussions between...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

MTN Ghana launches DigiFest 2026 to spotlight digital innovation

MTN Ghana has launched DigiFest 2026, featuring a three-day Tech Fair designed to create a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to present...
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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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