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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 to host fifth BRICS Summer School in September 2026

The South African BRICS Youth Association, in partnership with the University of South Africa, is set to host the fifth BRICS Summer School South...
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Opportunities

Lagos women invited to apply for WEDP 3.0 creative bootcamp soon

Applications are now open for the Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme (WEDP) 3.0, a three-day bootcamp aimed at helping young women in Lagos build, grow...
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FCMB backs 1,000 NYSC members at Peak Performer summit in Lagos

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has supported the 2026 Peak Performer Emerging Leaders’ Summit, a youth-focused programme that brought together 1,000 members of the...
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Sustainable Business

FGN inaugurates committee to tackle Nigeria’s fish production gap

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a 17-member technical committee tasked with addressing Nigeria’s fish production deficit, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening...
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Food and Agriculture

NASC moves to strengthen Nigeria’s cassava seed quality systems

The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) is stepping up measures to strengthen Nigeria’s cassava seed system, with emphasis on quality assurance, effective certification and...
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In The News

MTF launches 13 masterclasses to boost Nigeria’s creative sector

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has commenced a 13-part regional masterclass series designed to strengthen the practical skills and industry knowledge of film and...
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Education

UNILAG launches hub to boost bioinformatics research and studies

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has commissioned a new Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Learning Hub as part of efforts to strengthen research, practical learning...
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Environment & Energy

FGN begins fresh push to address Nigeria’s water challenges

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched nationwide consultations with state governments and other stakeholders as it works towards developing a National Water Compact...
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Sustainable Business

MTN explores banking licences as lending business gains momentum

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, is considering obtaining banking licences in selected African markets as it explores ways to use its own balance...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

RockPay launches digital finance platform for payments

Financial technology company RockPay has launched its digital finance platform in Nigeria, bringing payment, business and fundraising services together in one digital ecosystem for...
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FemNest 2.0 opens applications for women innovators in Nigeria

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University of Edinburgh opens 2027/28 Mastercard scholarships for Africans

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Six young Nigerian agripreneurs win ₦12m in BATN Foundation grants

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BATN Foundation, Lagos deepen partnership to boost food security

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Delta community shuts Chevron oil wells over host status dispute

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Shettima urges states to act on electricity reforms under 2023 law

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BOI and UNDP renew partnership to strengthen Nigerian 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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