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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...

HPV Consortium rolls out free mobile clinic across four Oyo LGAs

The HPV Consortium at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI), in partnership with Northwestern University, USA, and the Oyo State Primary Health...

CELSIR, VCDF expand education support at nine centres in Nigeria

The Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR), working with VCare for Development Foundation (VCDF), is expanding its education intervention to nine correctional...

Baze University moves closer to aviation training school launch

Baze University, Abuja, is advancing plans to establish an aviation training facility at its Bwari campus as part of its efforts to expand specialised...

Miva Open University, 02 Academy boost focus on job-ready skills

Miva Open University has entered into a partnership with 02 Academy to enhance students’ professional development through industry certifications, practical training and workplace exposure. The...

MAN, Liberia deepen partnership on maritime education and skills

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) has entered into a partnership with the Liberia Maritime Authority and Liberia Maritime Training Institute to advance maritime...

Dementia Africa launches 10-year plan to confront hidden crisis

Health specialists, researchers, advocacy leaders and other stakeholders from across Africa and beyond gathered in Abuja on Thursday for the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference...

Ghana launches 2026 cyber awareness campaign for digital safety

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched Ghana’s 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), urging stakeholders and media organisations to step up public...

NASENI Xceler8 opens a new path for Nigerian innovators to scale

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the NASENI Xceler8 Programme, an accelerator initiative aimed at helping Nigerian innovators transform...

ITF unveils plans to train new generation of artisans nationwide

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to broaden its skills development programmes with plans to train a new generation of 21st-century artisans equipped...