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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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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

We monitor the root of ICT, which is STEM, to report ground-breaking innovations that are contributing to the development of all sectors.

Airtel Nigeria expands 5G network with 1,000 new sites this year

Airtel Nigeria has expanded its telecommunications infrastructure with more than 1,000 additional 5G sites in 2026, as the company steps up efforts to improve...

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...

Airtel Nigeria expands 5G network with 1,000 new sites this year

Airtel Nigeria has expanded its telecommunications infrastructure with more than 1,000 additional 5G sites in 2026, as the company steps up efforts to improve network coverage and meet rising demand for mobile internet services. The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, announced the expansion on Friday during the launch of Airtel Open Network, a new feature on the My Airtel Africa app that allows subscribers to monitor network performance and report connectivity problems. Balsingh disclosed that the company installed more than 1,050 network sites during the last financial year,...
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IWD: NASENI set to boost number of female engineers in Nigeria over next five years

As PICTT/NASENI unveils initiative supporting female engineers to succeed in engineering and technology-based enterprises The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency...
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NASENI gets Senate’s commendations on accelerated tech transfer

The Senate Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commended the Agency for championing local content development of solar-powered smart...
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ALX NIGERIA partners NBA, LSETF, NBA to train youth on tech skills

ALX Nigeria, leading technological training firm, has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to empower...
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Opportunities

The Women Techsters Cohort 3.3 Bootcamp 2024

Applications for the Women Techsters Cohort 3.3 Bootcamp are currently being accepted. The Women Techsters Bootcamp aims to give participants enough learning chances so they may...
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NCC boss urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT research & development

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase...
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STI Minister emphasizes gender equality, empowerment of women as critical roadmap to national development

Nigeria's Minister of Science Innovation, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has said that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are critical...
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IPhone 15 officially launched in Nigeria

iConnect , Slot, Glo World, Casper Gadgets, SPAR, Reena’s, Royalline, Doe Resources, Pointek, Finet, Kolia Angels, iMate and Rewjido, powered by Redington, now...
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Food and Agriculture

NASENI, Agric Ministry commits to partnership on agro-industrialization, climate change mitigation

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have commenced discussions on how to...
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REA, Ceesolar sign agreement to empower 140 women for STEM internship

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that it had signed a pact with Ceesolar to get about 140 women benefit from the World...
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