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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

Agribusiness SMEs invited to apply for product innovation support

Agribusiness small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), food processors and product innovators have been invited to apply for the Agribusiness Product Innovation Support 2026, a...
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Environment & Energy

Nigerian innovator turns plastic waste into solar hub for IDPs

Nigerian youth innovator Stanley Anigbogu has repurposed nearly 30,000 discarded plastic bottles weighing about 600kg to build a solar-powered community energy hub for internally...
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In The News

Prudential Zenith backs safer sanitation work in Lagos with LAWMA aid

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited (PZL) has donated 200 overalls and 100 traffic cones to the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to improve sanitation...
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In The News

Stakeholders back SOStainability’s SDG 7 project ahead of COP 31

Stakeholders have endorsed SOStainability’s sustained commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) in Nigeria ahead of the Conference of...
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Sustainable Business

Nigeria urged to seek $7bn from UAE’s African investment fund

Energy experts have urged the Federal Government to attract a share of the United Arab Emirates’ investments in Sub-Saharan Africa to upgrade Nigeria’s electricity...
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Sustainable Business

Shell agrees to sell Nigerian gas distribution business to Vaaris

Shell Petroleum B.V. has agreed to sell its entire interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Nigerian energy company Vaaris Energy Limited, in a...
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Environment & Energy

FG targets $500m climate fund as Nigeria steps up flood response

The Federal Government is targeting $500m in climate financing to strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure, improve adaptation and address growing threats from flooding and other extreme...
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Global women’s health startups eligible for $15,000 design grant

Women’s health startups worldwide can apply for the WomanKind Creative Grant 2027, which offers a selected company professional branding and design services valued at...
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Uncategorized

SMEDAN offers ₦50,000 grant to nano businesses across Nigeria

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is offering a ₦50,000 conditional grant to eligible nano businesses to support their operations,...
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Opportunities

UBA Foundation offers N41m in grants to Nigerian students in 2026

The UBA Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 National Essay Competition, giving Nigerian senior secondary school students an opportunity to win a share...
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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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