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Nigeria launches the Nigerian Universal Connectivity Access Project (NUCAP) to extend telecommunications coverage to nearly 20 million people in underserved communities through the deployment of 3,700 telecom towers.
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Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 14.63% in September 2026, driven by declining food prices during harvest season, while…
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Two former University of Lagos students transformed a struggling campus super-app into UniBeta, an AI-driven exam preparation platform tailored…
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Nigeria and the United States have agreed on a new health Memorandum of Understanding focusing on transitioning from external…
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Experts highlight the need for stronger cooperation among Nigerian government, private sector, civil society, and technical experts to develop…
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Onafriq, a fintech company, announced it will wind down Baxi’s agent banking business in Nigeria, citing naira depreciation, rising…
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Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) maintains its national identity database within the country, managed by its own employees,…
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Nigeria's headline inflation slowed to 14.63% in September 2026, marking the lowest rate since the inflation measurement methodology changed…
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The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned investors against engaging with WayvePay, an online investment platform not…
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Onafriq, a fintech company, announced it will wind down Baxi’s agent banking business in Nigeria, citing naira depreciation, rising costs, and increased competition. The firm will continue operating other payment…
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Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) maintains its national identity database within the country, managed by its own employees, to enhance security as more agencies integrate with the system.
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