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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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Food and Agriculture

Maize farmers partner private sector to boost production with one million jobs

Maize farmers under the aegis of the Maize Association of Nigeria, (MAAN) have unveiled a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model aimed at creating one...
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In The News

Ratification of Electric Vehicle Development Strategy reaches final stage

Nigeria's Electric Vehicle (EV) Development Strategy has reached its final stage for acceptance and execution as part of efforts to promote the local manufacturing...
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Environment & Energy

Waste Pickers Association Appoints Comrade Alhaji Adama as General Secretary

The umbrella body for waste pickers in Nigeria, the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN) has announced the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Adama as...
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Environment & Energy

Tree-planting: Lagos government urges stakeholders on environmental sustainability

Lagos State government has urged relevant stakeholders to complement its tree planting initiative, to ensure a greener, sustainable city. The Permanent Secretary (Office of Environmental...
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Environment & Energy

Plastic pollution could be reduced by 80% by 2040 – UNEP Report

A recent report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has argued that plastic pollution could be reduced by 80% if key stakeholders...
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Africa

Urbanization identified as change-driver in agrifood systems – Report

... Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 with Africa being worse hit The report, "The State of...
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Food and Agriculture

11 Strategies Nigeria’s new government sets to solve food insecurity

Low agricultural productivity over the years has already been identified as the major threat to food security in Nigeria. This has also continued to...
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Sustainable Business

GTCO sets agenda for 2023 Conference to empower voices for autism 

The conference and consultations will hold in July and August in Nigeria and Ghana respectively The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is set to...
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Sustainable Business

Davichi Farms CEO Wins TCCF, WIA JAMII Femmes’ $10,000 Grant

The Chief Executive Officer of Davichi Farms, Chioma Echegwusi, has emerged as the overall winner of a $10,000 business grant in the first cohort...
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