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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...

Association of Corporate Trustees Hosts Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms Impacting Trusteeship

Lagos, Nigeria — June 8, 2026. The Association of Corporate Trustees (ACT) concluded...

FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be...
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WILAN unveils digital leadership suite to expand women’s civic participation across Nigeria

The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) has introduced the WILAN Leadership Suite, a comprehensive digital ecosystem aimed at promoting women’s leadership, increasing civic...

NEO awards N110 Million seed funding to commercialise student engineering innovations

Nigeria has taken another step toward strengthening engineering innovation with the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) awarding N110 million in seed funding to four student-led...

WILAN unveils digital leadership suite to expand women’s civic participation across Nigeria

The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) has introduced the WILAN Leadership Suite, a comprehensive digital ecosystem aimed at promoting women’s leadership, increasing civic participation, and improving access to mentorship, career development, and digital safety resources. The launch comes at a time when concerns continue to grow over the underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s political leadership. Women currently occupy only about 4.5 per cent of seats in the National Assembly, while 15 state Houses of Assembly have no female lawmakers. Alongside the unveiling, WILAN also introduced an online advocacy campaign titled...

WILAN unveils digital leadership suite to expand women’s civic participation across Nigeria

The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) has introduced the WILAN Leadership Suite, a comprehensive digital ecosystem aimed at promoting women’s leadership, increasing civic...

NEO awards N110 Million seed funding to commercialise student engineering innovations

Nigeria has taken another step toward strengthening engineering innovation with the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) awarding N110 million in seed funding to four student-led...

HEG unveils AFRIQA platform to drive africa’s digital transformation, connected economy

Humanity Empire Group (HEG) has announced plans to introduce AFRIQA, its flagship digital platform designed to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem by enabling seamless communication,...

How API technology is driving the next phase of global iGaming industry growth

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have long been part of the digital ecosystem, but their function within the iGaming industry has evolved significantly. Rather than...

STEM Africa fest 2026 to empower children with emerging technology skills

Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have announced plans for the sixth edition of the event, saying this year's programme will provide African children with...

Nigeria, UK launch innovation cluster exchange to strengthen startup ecosystem nationwide

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have unveiled a new partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s startup ecosystem through the launch of the Nigeria Innovation Cluster...

NIMC enrolls over 136 million Nigerians as new NIMC act 2026 takes effect

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents have now been enrolled into the National...

AI-Powered digital deception fuels rising cybercrime threat in Nigeria, experts warn

£Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, government services and everyday interactions, but experts say the same technology is also driving a new generation...

UK recognises Nigerian scientists’ self-calibrating optical imaging tech

A group of Nigerian researchers has received international recognition after obtaining intellectual property protection in the United Kingdom for a medical imaging technology developed...