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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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Opportunities

WIMBIZ opens 2026 funding opportunity for women-led businesses

Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria can apply for the 2026 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) Impact Investment Opportunity, which offers funding of...
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Sustainable Business

Lagos, AfDB launch support programme for 610 women-led businesses

The Lagos State Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a programme targeting 610 women-led businesses with training, mentoring and advisory services...
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Education

Nigerian foundation graduates 88 youths, offers support for startups

The Foundation for Human Capacity Development and Innovation has graduated 88 youths in Suleja, Niger State, after training them in digital technology, leadership and...
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Education

UNDP, Cisco offer free digital skills training to 50,000 Nigerians

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Cisco have partnered to provide up to 50,000 fellows and alumni of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme...
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Opportunities

ITF, Enugu agency launch free artisan training for 700 people

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Enugu MSME & Startup Agency have launched a free vocational training programme targeting 700 existing and aspiring...
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Food and Agriculture

AGRA, Mastercard Foundation target 143,000 Nigerian youth in agriculture

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Mastercard Foundation have launched a six-year initiative to connect 143,000 young Nigerians with...
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Sustainable Business

Cascador, Sterling Bank launch $200m fund to boost Nigerian SMEs

Cascador and Sterling Bank have introduced a $200 million SME Credit Backstop Fund to expand access to growth financing for Nigerian businesses, with the...
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Education

NITDA equips women educators with laptops, digital skills training

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has donated high-specification HP OmniBook laptops to the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE)...
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In The News

Nigeria defends oil and gas role as Africa climate forum opens in Abuja

Nigeria has defended the role of oil and gas in its energy transition as stakeholders at the Africa Climate Forum 2026 called for increased...
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In The News

Africa climate forum urges action, investment and accountability

African countries must translate climate commitments into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives through increased private investment, stronger accountability and public-interest journalism, stakeholders have said...
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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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Anambra boosts InnovateNaija champion’s funding with fresh N2.5m grant

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Her Startup opens second cohort for women founders across Africa

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Burundi signs $1.4bn power deal for wider electricity access bid

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SADC moves to align sustainable finance rules across Southern Africa

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COP17 faces funding disputes as countries fall behind on nature goals

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African Development Bank pushes for new funding to protect nature

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Lagos green startups win N3.5m to turn climate ideas into action

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UN Report Highlights Nigeria’s Progress in Expanding Clean Energy Access

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Manufacturers Seek 30% Green Tax Credit as Energy Costs Soar

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Stanford opens 2027-2028 journalism fellowship with $135,000 stipend

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LEAP Africa opens applications for 2026 social innovators fellowship

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DBN, LoftyInc award grants to 24 sanitation businesses in Nigeria

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Port Harcourt-Aba train opens new supply route for local traders

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African founders have until October 19 to apply for DGC programme

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BOA opens 2026/27 farming scheme to aggregators with strict criteria

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