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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...

Egbin Power begins 11th scholarship programme for host students.

Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, attracting more than 250 students from its host communities for the opening...

JAMB, WAEC introduce one-off O’Level result verification fee to cut admission costs

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a one-time N4,000 fee for verifying candidates’ West...

Nigeria launches 10-year plan to restore forests and create jobs

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Securing Nigeria’s Forest Future (SNFF) Country Package, a 10-year strategic framework designed to mobilise about $1...

FGN approves N10bn TETFund funding in 2026 research grant scheme

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved N10 billion for the 2026 Grant Cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund...

FGN targets 20,000 annual medical admissions in three years ahead

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to raise annual admission into Nigeria’s medical schools to about 20,000 students within the next three...

JAMB set to introduce facial biometric checks for UTME applicants

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is preparing to introduce Facial Biometric Verification (FBV) for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in a...

Schneider Electric launches mentorship programme for graduates

Schneider Electric has introduced the Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa as part of efforts to equip electrical engineering...

Katsina receives three upgraded PHCs from UNICEF for communities

The Katsina State Government has taken over three renovated and upgraded primary health care centres (PHCs) delivered by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)...

NASC moves to strengthen Nigeria’s cassava seed quality systems

The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) is stepping up measures to strengthen Nigeria’s cassava seed system, with emphasis on quality assurance, effective certification and...