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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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Airtel Nigeria expands 5G network with 1,000 new sites this year

Airtel Nigeria has expanded its telecommunications infrastructure with more than 1,000 additional 5G sites in 2026, as the company steps up efforts to improve...

LAWMA deploys more workers for Lagos sanitation exercise

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has deployed additional personnel and equipment to support the October monthly environmental sanitation exercise across Lagos State. The exercise...

Airtel Nigeria expands 5G network with 1,000 new sites this year

Airtel Nigeria has expanded its telecommunications infrastructure with more than 1,000 additional 5G sites in 2026, as the company steps up efforts to improve network coverage and meet rising demand for mobile internet services. The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, announced the expansion on Friday during the launch of Airtel Open Network, a new feature on the My Airtel Africa app that allows subscribers to monitor network performance and report connectivity problems. Balsingh disclosed that the company installed more than 1,050 network sites during the last financial year,...
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Environment & Energy

NLNG train 7 to lift LNG output by 35%, expand domestic LPG supply and boost Nigeria’s economy

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and supporting sustainable economic development, announcing that its ongoing Train 7...
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Environment & Energy

All On unveils 2026 off-grid energy challenge with up to $1m funding for Nigerian innovators

Nigeria's leading off-grid energy access investor, All On, has announced the launch of the 2026 All On Off-Grid Energy Challenge, introducing a funding window...
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Environment & Energy

House panel moves to end importer-refiner conflicts, boost Nigeria’s energy security reforms

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has commenced efforts to address potential conflicts of interest between petroleum importers and domestic refiners...
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Health

Mental health awareness is vital for productivity and sustainable development, expert says

A mental health expert, Dr. Okonkwo Bartholomew, has underscored the importance of mental health awareness as a foundation for workforce productivity and national development,...
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Health

WHO identifies integration, innovation, and community leadership as keys to ending HIV by 2030

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified integration, innovation and community leadership as the key pillars required to eliminate HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually...
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Environment & Energy

Nigeria’s $2bn renewable energy drive creates 76,000 jobs as REA pushes local industry growth

Nigeria's renewable energy sector has attracted more than $2 billion in cumulative investment, generating approximately 76,000 jobs, but industry leaders say the country must...
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Environment & Energy

NCC, REA seal renewable energy partnership to boost rural telecom connectivity across Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at deploying renewable energy solutions to...
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Education

FGN expands nursing admissions to 50,000 yearly to tackle Nigeria’s healthcare worker shortage

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has increased annual admissions into nursing schools from about 20,000 to 50,000 students as part of a wider...
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Environment & Energy

Julius Berger reaffirms commitment to sustainable urban development at Future Cities Summit 2026

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has reiterated its commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and environmentally responsible construction through its participation in the Future Cities...
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