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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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Nigeria’s N9bn industrial push covers nine states, says official

The Federal Government has budgeted N9 billion to support industrialisation initiatives across nine states, according to Victoria Adeyeye, chair of the governing council of...

Nigeria seeks climate investment and 840,000 jobs ahead of COP31

Nigeria is targeting up to 840,000 net new jobs by 2060 through climate investment as it prepares for the 31st United Nations Climate Change...

Nigeria’s N9bn industrial push covers nine states, says official

The Federal Government has budgeted N9 billion to support industrialisation initiatives across nine states, according to Victoria Adeyeye, chair of the governing council of the Academy of Innovative Research Science and Technological Development (AcIRSTD). Adeyeye disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during her 75th birthday celebration, revealing that her team had signed a contract with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to facilitate the release of the funds. AcIRSTD, a Nigerian academic and research organisation affiliated with the International Association of Research Scholars and Administration, has also approached the...
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NCGC targets lower loan costs for Nigerian MSMEs as guarantees grow

The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) is seeking to make borrowing more affordable for Nigerian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by reducing...
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Nigeria eyes $500bn blue bond opportunity to fund key projects by 2030

Nigeria is exploring the possibility of raising more than $500 billion through blue bonds to finance eligible maritime, inland waterways and other blue economy...
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Carnegie Challenge offers young Africans up to $5,000 for ideas

Young people with ideas to address challenges in their communities can apply for the Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2026/2027, a programme offering grants...
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AFP showcases Nigerian furniture and shares lessons for manufacturers

Abuja Furniture Production (AFP), the furniture-making subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has presented its locally manufactured products at Design Week Lagos, highlighting the...
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Tanzania’s Medikea raises $1.2m to expand its healthcare network

Tanzanian healthtech startup Medikea has raised US$1.2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its healthcare operations, develop its technology and introduce additional specialist services....
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BATN Foundation, Lagos deepen partnership to boost food security

The BATN Foundation and the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems have reaffirmed their commitment to improving food security, strengthening farmers’ livelihoods...
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BOI and UNDP renew partnership to strengthen Nigerian businesses

The Bank of Industry (BOI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have renewed their partnership to strengthen Nigerian enterprises, improve access to finance...
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World Bank unveils digital strategy to tackle developing countries’ job gap

The World Bank Group has introduced its first digital strategy to help developing countries expand internet access, strengthen businesses and create employment opportunities amid...
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Abia approves Presco palm oil project with 5,000 jobs in view

The Abia State Government has approved a palm oil expansion project by Presco Plc aimed at creating 5,000 jobs and stimulating business opportunities across...
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