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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...

Urbanization identified as change-driver in agrifood systems – Report

... Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 with Africa being worse hit The report, "The State of...

Fifth AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Draft Declaration

At the end of the 43rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU in Nairobi, Kenya, here is the draft declaration by...

Nigeria fulfills financial obligation to AU for 2023

President Tinubu commits to accelerating the implementation of AfCFTA Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the African Union (AU) by making full...

Africa’s exports may suffer backlash from EU’s carbon tax

European Union's measure to encourage countries where it sources imports to adopt cleaner manufacturing, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), may create bottlenecks for Africa's...

Nigeria’s former VP, Prof. Osinbajo joins GEAPP as global advisor

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has appointed the Former Vice President of Nigeria, H.E. Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, as Global...

About $4 Trillion investment needed in materials supply chains to meet decarbonization goals – McKinsey Report

A new report released by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company has revealed that as much as $4 trillion in investments may be...

12 African countries get 18 million doses of preliminary malaria vaccine allocation for 2023–2025

Twelve countries across different regions in Africa, excluding Nigeria, will receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. This...

Sterling One Foundation partners United Nations to host Africa Social Impact Summit

Sterling One Foundation has announced it will be partnering with the United Nations to host the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2023 in Lagos. The...

Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast

Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly...