The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced major progress in its efforts to improve healthcare access and reduce the burden of medical costs on Nigerians, particularly those battling cancer …
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Caverton Naval Architect Wins Global Award for Electric Waterway
A young Nigerian naval architect, David Okafor, has made the country proud by winning a major international paper competition organised by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), …
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Singapore Woos Ghanaian Businesses for Trade, Tech, and Innovation Partnerships
Singapore is urging Ghanaian businesses to tap into new opportunities for investment, trade, and technology partnerships, as it looks to strengthen economic ties with Africa. The call came during a …
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Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …
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The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, in collaboration with the Sterling One Foundation and with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has brought together …
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FCMB, ICC Nigeria Call for Sustainable Solutions to Boost Nigerian Businesses in Global Trade
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) Banking Commission have jointly called for sustainable strategies that will empower Nigerian businesses to seize global trade …
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SEC Declares Nigeria Open for Stablecoin Business
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially declared Nigeria open for stablecoin business, with a strong emphasis on compliance, regulation, and innovation. Speaking at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held …
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South Africans Turn to Cryptocurrency for Everyday Spending
Cryptocurrency is no longer just something people invest in hoping it will rise in value. In South Africa, digital money like Bitcoin and others are now being used to buy …
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Namibia Hosts Landmark Commonwealth Youth Dialogue
Namibia has welcomed young leaders from across the globe for a major Commonwealth youth dialogue, described as a historic event that puts the voices of young people at the Centre …
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SanlamAllianz Launches N200,000 Youth Essay and Storytelling Contest in Nigeria
SanlamAllianz Nigeria, in collaboration with AfricaComicade, has launched its first-ever national Essay and Storytelling Competition for Nigerian youths aged 10 to 16. The initiative aims to promote creativity, financial literacy, …