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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...

Africa Data Future Fellowship opens applications for 2026 cohort

The Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) has opened applications for the 2026 Africa’s Data Future Fellowship, a three-month virtual...

Army explores private partnership to modernise healthcare system

The Nigerian Army is considering a broader public-private partnership aimed at upgrading its healthcare system, as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General...

Cross River advances sustainable HIV health systems towards 2030

Cross River State is intensifying efforts to build a more sustainable health system, with a recent stakeholders’ meeting focusing on HIV governance, financing, service...

FCTA begins free rabies vaccination drive in six Abuja councils

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a two-week free mass vaccination campaign against rabies for pets across the six area councils in...

Space42 launches Future Spacers programme to develop UAE talents

Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has introduced the Future Spacers Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s talent pipeline and supporting the...

MTN unveils Pan-African media innovation programme for reporters

MTN has launched the inaugural cohort of its Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, bringing together journalists, media practitioners and content creators from across Africa to...

DRC reopens schools in Ebola-hit areas amid ongoing health risks

Schools have resumed classes in Ebola-affected parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a reversal of plans to keep institutions in high-risk...

Kabir-Masari introduces scholarship for Katsina medical students

Ibrahim Kabir-Masari, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on political and other matters, has launched a scholarship programme for Katsina State indigenes pursuing medical...

FGN pushes safer, evidence-based traditional medicine integration

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to reposition traditional medicine as a safe, evidence-based and properly regulated part of Nigeria’s healthcare system. The...