…national disease control programmes, researchers, industry, community organisations, and funding agencies by providing better access to STI-related data. It added that improved access to high-quality prevalence data will enable countries to develop evidence-based interventions, strengthen surveillance systems, and enha…

…military mission in Somalia on Friday after Washington announced it would end critical funding over the lack of progress against Islamist insurgents. Somalia has been battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency for around two decades but the Islamist group still controls vast swathes of the country. The African Union Support an…

…builders are expanding support for education technology across Africa. As venture funding becomes more selective, accelerator programmes such as timbuktoo and the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are increasingly helping startups refine their products, access mentorship, and build investor readiness. According t…

…in September. Africa’s gaming industry continues to grow despite limited access to funding. According to the 2025 African Game Industry Report, the continent is home to about 250 game studios. Still, only 3% have ever received government funding, and 33.3% of game developers have participated in accelerators or support…

…startup’s finance department raced to settle outstanding payments in anticipation of new funding by the end of April. "The recent suspension of operations has been a difficult period for everyone connected to the business, including our employees, vendors, riders, customers, investors, and management team," Henry Nneji…

…and fruits-which temperatures work best, which drying times are optimal. I was funding this from my own money. I had to sell my gold while doing this. I decided-no more being a dentist. My grandmother and others said, “You are a doctor-are you going to sell vegetables now?” It was a kind of shame. I said yes, and in fi…

…transition," he said. Expressing optimism that stronger collaboration and additional funding would help deliver greener jobs and sustainable energy solutions. Also speaking, the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change, Mrs Tenioye Majekodunmi, said climate action must remain people-centred and inclus…

…the state's commitment to sustaining HIV treatment regardless of fluctuations in donor funding. "This landmark initiative demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to safeguarding the health of Lagos residents, reducing dependence on external donor support, and ensuring unin…

…implications for startups, which have used redundancies to slow cash burn amid a funding slowdown. The Employment and Labour Relations Court on June 25 ruled that companies cannot use restructuring or reorganisation to justify job cuts. They must prove that a genuine operational change has made a role unnecessary, mean…

…realities of global medical research. Ajayi called for governance reforms, increased funding and stronger collaboration to address Nigeria's growing healthcare challenges. The retreat brought together the university management, former provosts, directors of research institutes, medical researchers, policymakers, develo…

…Union of Teachers (NUT), at the time, rejected the proposal, arguing that inadequate funding remains the biggest challenge confronting the sector. NUT President, Mr. Audu Amba, said changing the education structure alone would not address the systemic issues affecting learning outcomes. The latest proposal to end the s…

...Say FG funding withdrawal will undermine airport standards By Anayo Okoli ENUGU - The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private comp…

…money. Banks make money when customers leave money behind. Deposits become a permanent funding base. Fintechs can earn a transfer fee on customer accounts. At least ₦10 on transfers between ₦5,000 and ₦50,000, and ₦50 on those above ₦50,000, and interest income on loans. /* ========================================= BUL…

…efforts across the region. He joined the vice president to call for increased funding for education, healthcare and skills development programmes to improve human capital outcomes and unlock the region's economic potential. They urged governments at all levels to translate commitments into concrete actions through bett…

…his oil refining company on multiple African stock exchanges as part of efforts to raise funding for the next phase of expansion across his industrial empire.

…even as yields move higher, providing the government with a reliable source of long-term funding amid elevated financing needs. Nairametrics earlier reported that data compiled from the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) weekly research showed that yields across both markets also moved higher, reflecting bear…

…Dumnamene Dekor, expressed worries over the slow pace of implementation, despite the funding of about 140 trusts across the Niger Delta. Dekor said: "About 140 Trusts have been funded, either fully or partly, but are we having that impact in these communities? The answer is no." He attributed the delays to leadership d…

…equity investment from Chinese early-stage investor NewTrails Capital, bringing the funding round announced earlier this month to $270 million. The investment comes three weeks after Spiro disclosed a record $215 million equity raise, one of the largest funding rounds announced in Africa’s electric mobility sector. Wit…

…power its people. While structural reforms heal the macro-economy, the REA backed by funding partners such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) is winning the war on the ground, ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind in reaping democratic dividends in the power sector. Among the profound impacts…

…operators would be used to service vehicle financing obligations while simultaneously funding individual Personal Pension Plan accounts. The NURTW president noted that the initiative would encourage a culture of long-term savings, improve financial security for transport workers and reduce the vulnerability associated…

According to him, Rotary's new call to action, "Create Lasting Impact", challenges members to think beyond immediate outcomes and focus on sustainable change. "In Rotary, we give members a place to belong. We help keep students in school. We organise vaccination campaigns that protect children. These results are real, …

…company that uses AI to automate freight operations, raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by u.ventures, Toloka, and Movens Capital. Des Traynor, co-founder of Intercom, and several angel investors, also participated. Carro, the Singapore-based online car marketplace, acquired Australian used-car platform…

…for businesses that are just starting, you will have far fewer companies," he said. Funding dynamics and customer trust The panel also discussed the funding advantages enjoyed by some fintech operators. Akintola noted that companies such as Moniepoint benefit from extremely low funding costs because customer balances a…

…expressed concern over what he described as the slow pace of implementation despite funding of about 140 trusts across the Niger Delta. He said many communities are yet to feel the expected impact of the initiative, attributing delays to leadership disputes, internal disagreements and legal challenges in some host comm…

…group also argued that the situation could undermine Taraba State’s access to healthcare funding opportunities, including programs tied to functional referral systems under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund and other donor-supported initiatives. In their appeal, the stakeholders called on governor Agbu Kefas and rel…