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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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African youth organisations invited to join water and climate action initiative across continent

Applications are open for the African Youth Water and Climate Engagement Initiative (AYWCEI), an opportunity for youth-led and youth-focused organisations working on water, climate,...
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MTN Group, IMF explore digital connectivity and finance to drive Africa’s economic growth

MTN Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are collaborating to examine how digital connectivity and financial services can accelerate economic growth and expand...
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Sustainable Business

Naran raises $10m to expand mobility financing and fleet operations across emerging markets

Naran, a mobility financing and fleet infrastructure platform, has raised $10 million in equity and debt financing from Landel, an investment firm based in...
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Sustainable Business

CBN opens OMO market to individuals, businesses and non-bank financial institutions in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expanded participation in its Open Market Operations (OMO) to individual investors, corporate entities and non-bank financial institutions,...
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Sustainable Business

Former World Bank specialist urges Nigerian artisans to embrace ITF SUPA for global opportunities

A former World Bank Senior Education Specialist, Dr Tunde Adekola, has called on Nigerian artisans to take advantage of the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF)...
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Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerian youths to drive digital, inclusive and sustainable economic growth

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerian youths to take a leading role in building a digital, inclusive and sustainable economy. Sanwo-Olu made...
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AWIEF-Nedbank opens applications for 12-month programme supporting black women-owned businesses

Applications have opened for the 2026 AWIEF-NedBank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme, a fully funded 12-month enterprise and supplier development initiative for established,...
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FAWE, Mastercard Foundation open 200 fully funded bursaries for Ghanaian students in 2026/2027

Applications are now open for the FAWE Mastercard Foundation Bursary Programme 2026/2027, providing fully funded bursaries to young people in Ghana who face financial...
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Sustainable Business

Standard Chartered, JAN partner to train over 600 Nigerian youths in digital skills for jobs and entrepreneurship

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has entered into a partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to provide more than 600 young Nigerians with digital...
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Sustainable Business

Cross River women entrepreneurs seek grants, mentorship and global opportunities at business expo

More than 300 women entrepreneurs from different parts of Cross River State have applied for business grants and other support opportunities at the African...
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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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