Thursday, October 22, 2026

IMPACT WATCH NETWORK
Leading true information for positive global change.

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...

Editor

written articles

Baze University moves closer to aviation training school launch

Baze University, Abuja, is advancing plans to establish an aviation training facility at its Bwari campus as part of its efforts to expand specialised...

China unveils five-year plan to boost SMEs, startups and growth

China has unveiled a five-year development plan for “little giants” and other emerging companies, promising stronger support for employment and innovation as it seeks...

Miva Open University, 02 Academy boost focus on job-ready skills

Miva Open University has entered into a partnership with 02 Academy to enhance students’ professional development through industry certifications, practical training and workplace exposure. The...

Fidelity Bank unveils fresh support initiatives for SMEs in Kano

Fidelity Bank has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kano, including the launch of Nigeria’s first...

MAN, Liberia deepen partnership on maritime education and skills

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) has entered into a partnership with the Liberia Maritime Authority and Liberia Maritime Training Institute to advance maritime...

Dementia Africa launches 10-year plan to confront hidden crisis

Health specialists, researchers, advocacy leaders and other stakeholders from across Africa and beyond gathered in Abuja on Thursday for the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference...

Ghana launches 2026 cyber awareness campaign for digital safety

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched Ghana’s 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), urging stakeholders and media organisations to step up public...

UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence to expand satellite internet

The United Arab Emirates has authorised Starlink Satellite Communications Services to provide broadband satellite internet services nationwide under a 10-year Public Space Services Licence...

NASENI Xceler8 opens a new path for Nigerian innovators to scale

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the NASENI Xceler8 Programme, an accelerator initiative aimed at helping Nigerian innovators transform...

Tech Women Fest opens laptop applications to young women in tech

Applications are now open for the Tech Women Fest Laptop Initiative 2026, a programme created to support young women in Nigeria who are pursuing...

Explore more

spot_img

Create a website from scratch

With Newspaper Theme you can drag and drop elements onto a page and customize them to perfection. Try it out today and create the perfect site to express yourself!