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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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Kaduna TCN, Afaka youths deepen partnership to protect power infrastructure, boost community trust

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reaffirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with host communities after receiving members of the United Progressive Youth...

Grassroots Development vs. Local Government Autonomy: A case of the cat, the bell and actors in Nigeria

By Akinlabi Hassan For decades, the debate over Nigeria’s governance model has centered on a crucial question: how do we effectively bring development to our...

Kaduna TCN, Afaka youths deepen partnership to protect power infrastructure, boost community trust

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reaffirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with host communities after receiving members of the United Progressive Youth of Afaka (UPYA) during a courtesy visit to the company's Kaduna Regional Office. The engagement, held on Tuesday in Kaduna, highlighted the growing relationship between TCN and its host communities, with both parties emphasizing the importance of safeguarding critical electricity infrastructure through sustained cooperation. According to a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, discussions focused on strengthening the existing partnership, fostering peaceful coexistence,...

Kaduna TCN, Afaka youths deepen partnership to protect power infrastructure, boost community trust

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reaffirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with host communities after receiving members of the United Progressive Youth...

Grassroots Development vs. Local Government Autonomy: A case of the cat, the bell and actors in Nigeria

By Akinlabi Hassan For decades, the debate over Nigeria’s governance model has centered on a crucial question: how do we effectively bring development to our...

FGN launches nationwide rehabilitation services in primary healthcare centres

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has officially commenced the nationwide rollout of integrated rehabilitation services across Primary Health Care @(PHC) centres in a...

Why COWLSO upgraded 24 schools with ₦124.46m projects

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has affirmed that the upgrade of 24 public schools across the state with educational materials...

REA confirms 40 mini grids to add 288MW to national grid

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has confirmed the development of about 40 interconnected mini-grids expected to...

IFAD partners FGN to empower 14,800 Ondo youths in agriculture

The partnership between Federal Government of Nigeria, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development aims to support the Ondo State Government to empower about...

Ogun Government shuts down illegal mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmlands

The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate cessation of the unauthorised mining activities in the communities by SAF Investment and Property Company Limited...

2,500 families to benefit from UNESCO’s biodiversity business training

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, in collaboration with the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria and the National Park Service, has launched...

Do Good Charity ups efforts in building resilient communities with kindness

Do Good Charity Initiative, in collaboration with several partner organizations, marked the 2025 Good Deeds Day with a heartwarming outreach to the Precious Seed...