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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...

Africa

2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report warns continent Is off-track on SDGs, Agenda 20632

African leaders, development institutions and policy experts have renewed calls for faster implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda...

ECOWAS, WAHO deliver $3.4m health equipment, 10 ambulances to boost The Gambia healthcare

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has handed over 10 fully equipped four-wheel-drive ambulances and...

2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report warns continent Is off-track on SDGs, Agenda 20632

African leaders, development institutions and policy experts have renewed calls for faster implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda 2063 following the release of the 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR). The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Abuja, noting that the appeal was made during the launch of the report on the sidelines of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum in New York. The 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report was jointly produced by...

South Africa seeks Nigerian Lithium for e-vehicle revolution

South Africa is now seeking to explore an investment opportunity in Nigeria’s lithium to boost the evolution of e-vehicle industrialization and transport system.President of...

IHS Nigeria supports flood victims with solar-powered boreholes   in Maiduguri

IHS Nigeria has announced the donation of four solar-powered boreholes as part of efforts to support victims of the recent floods in Maiduguri, Borno...

Nigeria, others to get EU’s €201 million humanitarian aid allocation

The European Commission has announced that the provision of €201 million in EU humanitarian funding will address the needs of the most vulnerable people...

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

Growth in demand for green skills is outpacing the increase in supply - LinkedIn report The quest of governments around the world to build sustainable...

Nigerian Govt plans 34,500 homes under its Renewed Hope Cities Project

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to build 34,500 homes in...

Dangote joins business leaders, others to discuss clean energy at African Brands Congress

The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote alongside other business leaders and government functionaries will be discussing clean energy and sustainability at this...

UAE launches $4.5bn clean energy support initiative for Africa

The UAE has pledged $4.5 billion to help speed up the development of clean energy projects in Africa. Abu Dhabi’s clean-energy company Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Fund...

AfDB aims to accelerate climate action with $25bn African climate fund

The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adeshina has said the finance institution is committing to the provision of $25bn to...

Africa: Investing in the Sustainable Development Goals

UNDP Africa Investment Insights Report identifies private-sector opportunities. Africa’s energy transition offers huge opportunities for people, the planet, and business. Investors could cover 70%...