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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

Siemens moves completion of Nigeria’s 11,000 megawatts power project to 2030

The foremost German company, Siemens Power, has extended the completion date of the ongoing Nigeria’s Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), expected to deliver 11,000 megawatts...
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Health

Sterling Bank says partnership with LASHMA will expand healthcare delivery in Lagos

Sterling Bank Plc has announced that its partnership with the Lagos State Government will expand the reach of the Lagos State Health Management Agency...
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Environment & Energy

World Bank to support funding for 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

The president of World Bank, Ajay Banga has said that the global lender, in partnership with the government and private sector, will support the...
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Health

Dettol, Toyin Saraki’s foundation take action to fight poor hygiene practices

The initiative targets 41,200 people across 92 schools, 96 communities, and 35 healthcare centers. With its Clean Naija initiative, Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand, Dettol, produced...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

TTSWG reassures on commitment to sustainable tech ecosystem

The Technology and Telecommunications Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering a sustainable future for all through collaboration, innovation, and...
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Agenda 2030

UNICEF urges government, employers to increase support for working women breastfeeding

.... Says this could save over 100,000 children’s lives each year, and save US$22 million in healthcare treatment costs related to inadequate breastfeeding While commemorating...
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In The News

OHCSF reveals FGN efforts towards full digitalization of departmental processes by 2025

...as NCC and BPSR collaborate to embark on the digitization processes The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF)...
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Food and Agriculture

NAIC continues agricultural insurance sensitization for smallholding farmers in Ikeja

...With support from RT. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke Training/ Empowerment Programme for Ikeja Constituency The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), with support from the...
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Africa

Seplat Energy insists energy access will be biggest driver of social, economic development in Africa

The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown has reiterated that access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy will be the biggest driver of...
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