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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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Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses...

NADF partners YAPU Solutions to boost climate-smart farm finance

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has entered into a partnership with German climate fintech company YAPU Solutions GmbH to strengthen climate-risk management and...

Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The launch is part of the technology company’s efforts to generate additional revenue from its growing investment in AI. Meta One brings premium features across the three platforms together with broader access to Meta AI tools for content creation, editing, audience management and business operations. According to Meta, the service is being rolled out globally, with more than 50 features already available and...

Kwali council seeks NITDA partnership to advance digital skills

Kwali Area Council is seeking to establish a partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to expand digital literacy, ICT development and...

Gabon strengthens cyber defense skills after nine-month training

Gabon has completed a nine-month cybersecurity training programme designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats. The programme, which...

Lagos set for second IMC conference as innovators pursue funding

The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) has announced the second edition of its flagship Innovators Makers Challenge (IMC) Conference & Innovation Exhibition,...

FGN trains 100 extension experts to boost farm output in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside agricultural development organisations, has launched a week-long capacity-building programme for 100 agricultural extension master-trainers aimed at accelerating the...

NITDA urges investors to tap Nigeria’s growing $1bn cloud market

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged global technology companies and Nigerian infrastructure developers to increase investment in the country’s digital infrastructure...

NCC moves to automate Type Approval checks for SIM-enabled gear

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to automate enforcement of its Type Approval requirements for communications devices through a technology-driven compliance framework for...

Kenya, Armenia explore broader cooperation in digital technology

Kenya and Armenia are considering expanded bilateral cooperation across digital technologies, education, information and communications technology (ICT), trade and investment following high-level discussions between...

MTN Ghana launches DigiFest 2026 to spotlight digital innovation

MTN Ghana has launched DigiFest 2026, featuring a three-day Tech Fair designed to create a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to present...

Kenya widens digital learning drive across public junior schools

Kenya is broadening the integration of digital technology into public school education as the government moves to modernise the sector and prepare learners for...