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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

Lagos Govt, NCF partner to advocate sustainable plastic waste management

The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) have jointly tasked residents in the state to embrace and priority sustainable plastic waste...
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Health

NCDC demands increased funding for health security

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC), Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, has called for increased budgetary allocation to prevent, detect...
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Environment & Energy

FGN, IFC commit to partnership on affordable housing

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have reiterated commitment to resolve the nation’s housing deficit within the shortest...
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Health

NESTLÉ raises awareness on need for healthy diets for children

In collaboration with the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria, Nestlé Nigeria commemorated the 2023 International Chef’s Day with 50 children from Nestlé for Healthier...
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Agenda 2030

Business Coalition worth $1trn calls for plans to phase out fossil fuels at COP28

A group of over 130 companies, representing approximately $1 trillion in global revenue, announced the release of an open letter to governments attending the...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

NASENI partners Chinese companies, receives letters of intent for $bn tech investments 

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima (GCON) has led the establishment of a partnership between the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and...
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Environment & Energy

Oando, FuelCell ink MoU to improve renewable power solutions

Oando Plc and United States-based FuelCell Energy, a leading global innovator in sustainable clean energy technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...
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Africa

Nigerian Govt plans 34,500 homes under its Renewed Hope Cities Project

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to build 34,500 homes in...
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Education

How IED is creating impact for students with Lagos Career Summit

Targets one million (1,000,000) students in secondary school and higher institutions in Nigeria, to help them choose fulfilling career paths and equipping them with...
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