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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...

South Africa seeks Nigerian Lithium for e-vehicle revolution

South Africa is now seeking to explore an investment opportunity in Nigeria’s lithium to boost the evolution of e-vehicle industrialization and transport system.President of...

NASENI unveils Nigerian Physicist’s cyclone furnace innovation

In a world where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, Nigerian physicist, Jamilu Tanko is making strides with a revolutionary innovation set to transform...

Unlock Exclusive iPhone Benefits in Nigeria: 24-Month Warranty, Free Damage Cover & More!

Did you know that your iPhone comes with value added benefits like a 24-month extended warranty and 6 months of free screen and liquid...

FGN creates engineering skills development council to bridge skill gaps

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has unveiled the Sector Skills Council for Engineering (SSC4E), comprising 10 representatives of relevant bodies in the engineering...

NASENI, Ministry of Defense, sign MoU for Nigeria’s ammunition production factory

L-R: Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana (Mni); and Honorable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle (MON) at the MoU signing yesterday in Abuja to establish ammunition production factory at the Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) .

Tech solution: NITDA, Cisco sign MoU to aid irrigation of 500,000 farmland

The National Information Technology Development Agency and an American multinational digital communications technology corporation, Cisco International, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for...

Mega Clima Expo set to host 7th edition in Lagos

Elan Expo, the organizers of the largest HVAC+R sector show in West Africa, is set to hold the 7th edition of the worldwide HVAC...

NASENI unveils four new tech products

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has unveiled four...

TCN deploys hi-tech to detect electricity generation dips

As part of the efforts to bolster its grid management capabilities, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has rolled out an advanced technology named,...