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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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NDPC Seeks Stronger African Partnerships to Improve Data Protection

The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has called for stronger collaboration among African...

TETFund pushes universities to embrace digital learning and PPPs

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has called on Nigerian tertiary institutions to accelerate the adoption of digital learning and maximise technology-driven educational resources...

NDPC Seeks Stronger African Partnerships to Improve Data Protection

The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has called for stronger collaboration among African data protection authorities and industry stakeholders to improve privacy and data protection across the continent. He made the appeal during his welcome address at the opening ceremony of the 8th Edition of the Data Protection Africa Summit (DPAS) 2026, held in Lagos, Nigeria. Addressing delegates from Nigeria and other African countries, Olatunji emphasised the importance of public awareness in strengthening data privacy. He noted that achieving wider...
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Environment & Energy

COP28: More than 60 countries pledge to slash cooling emissions amid rising temperatures

With rising temperatures leading to demand for more air conditioners and other cooling equipment, a new UN report launched Tuesday at COP28 climate talks...
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Africa

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

Growth in demand for green skills is outpacing the increase in supply - LinkedIn report The quest of governments around the world to build sustainable...
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Food and Agriculture

BATN Foundation, stakeholders proffer pathway to sustainable agriculture

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATF), alongside other stakeholders, has continued to chart a pathway to sustainable agricultural practice with its biennial initiative,...
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Women/D&I

Advocates, women affairs ministry proffer multi-sectoral costed plan as panacea to GBV in Kogi

Gender advocates and officials of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Kogi have called for a costed multi-sectorial action as...
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Women/D&I

GIZ, Edo State train 29 visually impaired persons in digital tech

Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, in partnership with the Edo State Government, has trained 29 visually impaired persons in digital technology to empower and help...
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Environment & Energy

COP28: NASENI EVC, Halilu to speak on homegrown technologies for rural electrification 

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu is set to detail the agency’s...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

NCC boss urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT research & development

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase...
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Environment & Energy

COP28 opens in Dubai with calls for accelerated action, higher ambition against escalating climate crisis

The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 will open on 30th November with a resounding call to accelerate collective climate action. According to a...
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Social Enterprise

Coalition seeks re-introduction of rejected gender bills

A coalition of gender advocates has renewed calls for re-introduction of five gender bills rejected by the ninth National Assembly.  Under the umbrella of #constitutionwomenwant,...
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