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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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South Africa’s BISP offers funding support for MSMEs and traders

The Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP) in South Africa is designed to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing access to business...

Coca-Cola Foundation outlines grant priorities for impact groups in 2026

The Coca-Cola Foundation provides philanthropic support to organisations implementing initiatives intended to deliver measurable and sustainable benefits to communities worldwide. However, organisations seeking funding should...

AI Safety Policy Fellowship opens applications for 2026 fellows

Applications are now open for the AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship, a programme supporting individuals with practical ideas for tackling frontier AI safety, security...

Centergate completes 30-day ICT bootcamp for 1,000 Lagos youths

Centergate Technologies has concluded a 30-day Information and Communication Technology (ICT) bootcamp that trained 1,000 youths in Lagos State as part of efforts to...

FGN orders CCTV and solar lights on First Niger Bridge over theft

The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the immediate installation of CCTV cameras and solar-powered streetlights on the First Niger Bridge to prevent further...

Nigeria opens public input process for Finance Bill 2027 reforms

The Federal Government has commenced consultations ahead of the drafting of the Finance Bill 2027, inviting Nigerians and a broad range of stakeholders to...

Nigeria, Thailand seek deeper ties across key investment sectors

Nigeria and Thailand are moving to broaden their economic relationship, with both countries exploring fresh opportunities in trade, investment and business partnerships across agriculture,...

Atiku vows to reopen northern borders, revive cross-border trade

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s northern borders to legal cross-border trade if he wins the 2027 presidential election, arguing that...

Katsina receives three upgraded PHCs from UNICEF for communities

The Katsina State Government has taken over three renovated and upgraded primary health care centres (PHCs) delivered by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)...

DPL unveils plans to boost productivity, real estate and welfare

Defence Properties Limited (DPL) is repositioning its operations with a focus on improving productivity, expanding its real estate activities and enhancing welfare for personnel...

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