Abuja: Several states in Nigeria on Thursday showcased innovative financing models for family planning services, with a focus on sustainability and increased access. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the models were unveiled at the National Policy Dialogue on Improving Adolescent Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. The theme of the dialogue was ‘Improving […]

Abuja: A bill for an Act to provide a legal framework for a free internet access programme in selected public places in Nigeria and for related matters has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which seeks to ensure free access to internet services for underserved and disadvantaged citizens, especially in rural […]

Cape Town: The EU has increased financial and technical support for Africa’s mining sector in the first half of 2025, aligning its foreign investment strategy with the continent’s agenda to shape the global energy transition. In June this year, the EU named four Africa-based projects as part of its 13 globally strategic initiatives under the […]

Dakar: The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Memounatou Ibrahima, has urged the creation of a robust legal framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) development across West Africa. She emphasized the need for this framework during a meeting of the parliament’s Joint Committee in Dakar, Senegal, centered on education, science, and digital innovation. According to News […]

Abuja: A Nigerian based in the United States, Michael Adegbite, has developed SquadSave, a digital savings platform that leverages adaptive algorithms to help users collectively manage and grow their finances. Adegbite told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview that the Artificial Intelligence-powered tool simplifies and personalises financial decision-making for underserved users. […]