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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...

Spiro and Yadea partner to scale electric mobility across Africa

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Yadea, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to expand accessible...

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...

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...

NCC, DBI Reaffirms commitment to building Nigeria’s digital future

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) have reiterated their commitment to transforming the institute into a globally recognised hub...

Revamping Nigeria’s Industrial Value Chain: NASENI’s Role from R&D to Market

Asian countries like Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam add value to their industrial chains by controlling the high-margin stages of research and development (R&D)...