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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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Google brings Wallet and contactless payment services to Nigeria

Google has launched Google Wallet, alongside its Google Pay service, in Nigeria, expanding digital payment options for eligible Android and Wear OS users. The services...

Nigeria moves to integrate new postcode system into digital life

Nigeria has begun moves to integrate its new National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System into everyday digital services, with the Federal Government urging businesses, developers...

Google brings Wallet and contactless payment services to Nigeria

Google has launched Google Wallet, alongside its Google Pay service, in Nigeria, expanding digital payment options for eligible Android and Wear OS users. The services will allow consumers to make contactless payments, store supported payment cards and keep selected digital essentials on their mobile devices. The introduction also provides businesses with another payment option for serving customers who prefer cashless transactions using compatible smartphones and wearable devices. Through Google Pay, users can pay at supported contactless terminals by tapping compatible Android phones or Wear OS devices. The service also supports payments within...

MTN, IMF discuss digital economy, growth outlook across South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana market

MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita on Wednesday held talks with Dan Katz during the latter’s visit to South Africa for...

Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi secures $7m for Halobraid braid-assist robot venture

A Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate, Yinka Ogunbiyi, has shared the inspiration behind HaloBraid, a patent-pending robotic system designed to assist hairstylists with braiding...

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 platform built to make financial transactions easier by allowing users to...

APWEN urges women engineers to lead practical solutions through innovation, STEM and inclusion

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on women engineers across the country to take a leading role in delivering...

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...