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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...

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)...

FGN unveils N12bn digital economy research fund

The Federal Government has said revealed plans to unveil a N12-billion Digital Economy Research Fund to support a national long-term digital transformation agenda. The...

NASENI’s #FutureMakers to instill innovation, creativity in children

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has said that its recently launched FutureMakers is a programme targeted at instilling a culture...

Cardri unveils innovative tech tools to unlock Intra-African Trade for SMEs

The African fintech landscape is witnessing a major shift as Nigerian startup, Cardri Finance, intensifies efforts to simplify trade and payment flows across the...