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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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Social Enterprise

APWEN launches AI Girls in Engineering Club

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has  inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Girls in Engineering Club aimed at grooming young experts to...
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Environment & Energy

Italy-UNDP collaboration set to empower Nigerian youths for climate action

The Italian consulate-general in Lagos, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the support of Solution17 for Climate Action have hinted...
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Environment & Energy

Environmental Sustainability: Lafarge Africa installs bag filter to curb dust emissions 

Leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, has restated its commitment to the promotion of environmentally sustainable operations at all its...
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Sustainable Business

MTN Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, EDC set to equip 20,000 female entrepreneurs

The MTN Foundation has announced a partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the Mastercard Foundation which will result in the training of...
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Culture and Arts for social change

UNICEF Nigeria appoints Kate Henshaw, Cobhams, Waje, Ali Nuhu as champions for child rights

UNICEF Nigeria has proudly announced the appointment of music producers, musicians, and film actors - Cobhams Asuquo, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu -...
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Culture and Arts for social change

Nigeria’s new culture minister promises to retrieve looted national artifacts

Nigeria's new Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has promised to ensure the return of national artifacts, such as the...
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Environment & Energy

Rite Foods calls for innovative recycling, leads beach cleanup action at Takwa Bay

Foremost Nigeria’s food and beverage manufacturer, Rite Foods Limited, has continued its call for innovative recycling with its ongoing beach cleanup initiative while...
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Women/D&I

NGO launches platform to build girl-child confidence, self-discovery

The Revival School, in collaboration with Unclesele and Nitche Entertainment, has launched ‘The Little Miss Rainbow’ platform to build the girl-child’s confidence and self-discovery. According...
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Food and Agriculture

Fish farmers laud Olam’s investment in aquaculture value chain

Fish farmers in Nigeria have commended the contributions of Nigeria's foremost agribusiness in food, feed, and fiber, Olam Agri, for its contributions to improvement...
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