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Introduction The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has announced a new partnership with Payxy to help small businesses in Nigeria grow through e-commerce. The partnership was announced during the official launch of Oloja by Payxy in Lagos on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The initiative is aimed at helping Nigerian small and medium-sized […]
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The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has announced the opening of applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria Accelerator Fund, offering grants of up to $20,000 to Nigerian startups and small businesses. The initiative is designed to support clean-tech startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative solutions focused
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AI Payments Could Change Africa’s Digital Economy Africa’s financial technology industry is preparing for what experts describe as the next major evolution in digital payments — artificial intelligence systems paying other AI systems without human involvement. The emerging system, known as AI-to-AI payments, could transform how businesses, banks, online platforms, and digital services operate across
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Introduction The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has introduced a new direct payment system on its Intelligent Company Registration Portal (iCRP). The update is part of its Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (REV-OP), aimed at improving transparency and making business registration processes faster in Nigeria. What the New System Means With the new direct payment option,
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Seplat Energy has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Technical Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young Nigerian graduates an opportunity to begin careers in the country’s energy sector. The company stated that applications are currently ongoing and will officially close on May 13, 2026. Interested candidates are required to apply through Seplat Energy’s
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OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to promote financial literacy among young people during the Global Money Week 2026 event held in Abuja. The event, themed “Smart Money Talks,” took place at the CBN headquarters and brought together secondary school students from different parts of
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Aliko Dangote has announced plans to launch a massive 20,000 megawatt power project in Nigeria, a move that could significantly improve electricity supply in Africa’s largest economy. The announcement comes at a time when millions of Nigerians continue to battle unstable electricity, frequent blackouts, and rising energy costs. Dangote revealed the ambitious project during a
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A new storytelling movement is emerging to reshape how Nigeria is perceived locally and globally. This Is Nigeria has officially launched “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted,” an ambitious initiative aimed at capturing the country’s cultural depth, creative energy, and growing innovation landscape across all 36 states. A New Narrative for Nigeria At its core, “The 36:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has signed a new agreement with two Chinese firms to support the restart, operation, and expansion of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement, known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management
Intel Corporation has announced two major leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its client computing business and accelerating innovation in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The company confirmed that Alex Katouzian will join Intel as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Client Computing and Physical AI Group, while Pushkar Ranade has officially been named