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- 15 May 2025
IFC Invests $5m in Husk Nigeria to Build 108 Solar Mini Grids
Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Ltd (Husk Nigeria), a subsidiary of solar mini-grid operator Husk Power Systems Inc., has received a $5 million investment from The International Finance Corp.…
- 11 Oct 2013
Innovation Prize for Africa 2014 Calls for Entries, Doles Out $150,000 Prize
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) announced the call for entries for the 2014 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), presented annually since 2012 and aims at encouraging innovations that…
- 16 Jul 2024
Nigeria’s food importation policy could destroy country’s agriculture, warns Akinwumi Adesina
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has said the decision by Nigeria’s government to allow massive food importation risks destroying the country’s agriculture. Dr.…
- 30 Jul 2013
AIF Dangles $150,000 Prize for Innovative in Africa
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has called for entries for the 2014 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), the prestigious Prize, presented annually since 2012, to encourage innovations that…
- 18 Sept 2024
NASENI Uncovers Promising Talent, Physicist Jamilu Tanko, His Ground Breaking Cyclone Furnace Innovation
In a world where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, Nigerian physicist, Jamilu Tanko is making strides with a revolutionary innovation set to transform small and…
- 11 Nov 2025
Top 10 Finalists Set to Showcase Groundbreaking Student Innovations at COUCH 2025 Grand Finale
The stage is set for the grand finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH), as the Top 10 student-led innovation teams converge at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Secretariat,…
- 8 Aug 2024
GSMA Highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven Path to Economic Growth and Climate Impact
The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) for driving socio-economic progress and climate impact in its new report, “AI for Africa: Use…