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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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Sahara CodeSwitch Africa Challenge 2026 seeks AI talent to apply

Applications are now open for the Sahara CodeSwitch Africa Challenge 2026, an innovation competition designed for developers, researchers, startups, students and other builders working...
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Sustainable Business

GITEX Nigeria unveils FDX platform to transform Africa’s finance

Africa’s banking and financial industry is moving into a new phase as digital technology continues to expand access to financial services, with the digital...
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Rite Foods named among Nigeria’s Top 50 Companies of Impact 2026

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous food and beverage company, has been named among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for 2026 at...
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Education

New UTME waiver raises concern over Nigeria’s teacher education

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a new policy that will waive the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates seeking...
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Education

FGN reviews overseas scholarships, shifts focus to local learning

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced a review of its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements as it seeks to reduce unnecessary spending...
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Food and Agriculture

880 farmers begin climate-smart agriculture training in Oyo

The Oyo State Government has commenced a Climate-Smart Agriculture training programme for 880 farmers and agricultural extension officers selected from different geopolitical zones of...
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Sustainable Business

CSCS slashes retail lien fees, waives family transfer charges in 2026

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has announced a fresh revision to its fee structure, reducing lien charges for retail investors, eliminating fees on...
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Sustainable Business

NADDC: 81 firms licensed to retail CNG as Nigeria expands access

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has disclosed that 81 companies have so far received licences to retail Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

Meta reaches $17.1bn settlement over addictive teen social media

Meta has agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its Facebook and Instagram platforms were designed to be addictive...
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Education

WABMA graduates first international cohort from five-week course

The West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) has graduated participants from its third-quarter long-term professional courses, marking a notable milestone with 12 media...
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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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