I know a lot of people must have heard about the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. It is the proposal through which FIFA wants to sell a minority stake linked to the commercial value of the FIFA World Cup to private…
Nigeria’s ambition to become Africa’s biggest source of artificial intelligence talent by 2030 is no longer a distant dream. It is a goal that is increasingly shaping conversations across government, universities, technology companies and the startup ecosystem. With one of…
Nigeria’s education technology ecosystem is set for another major boost as Co Creation Hub, popularly known as CcHub, and the Mastercard Foundation have unveiled plans to support 12 promising Nigerian EdTech startups with equity-free grants of up to $100,000 each.…
As businesses race to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations, many are discovering that adopting powerful AI tools is only part of the journey. The bigger challenge is ensuring these systems remain secure, accountable and aligned with business goals.…
Nigeria is positioning itself to become a major force in Africa’s fast-growing health technology industry as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration pushes an ambitious agenda to transform healthcare through innovation, digital solutions and private sector investment. The Federal Government believes…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life in Nigeria. From chatbots and virtual assistants to online banking, healthcare and social media, AI-powered tools are changing how people work, learn and communicate. However, technology experts are warning that this…
Africa’s digital future depends not only on faster internet or smarter artificial intelligence but also on whether technology can understand the way Africans naturally communicate. Across the continent, millions of people effortlessly switch between languages in everyday conversations, yet most…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology reserved for the world’s biggest economies. Across Africa, governments, universities, technology companies and investors are making deliberate efforts to strengthen AI research and innovation. What was once seen as a distant ambition is…
Across Africa, universities are quietly transforming the way students learn science, technology and engineering. Robotics laboratories, once considered rare and expensive facilities reserved for a handful of elite institutions, are now becoming an important part of higher education across the…
Africa’s higher education sector is entering a new phase with the launch of a $12 million research fund designed to strengthen scientific innovation and academic collaboration across the continent. For Nigerian universities, where researchers often struggle with inadequate funding and…
MTN Nigeria has reached another major milestone, becoming the first organisation in Africa to receive the globally recognised EDGE Advance Certification for workplace equity and inclusion. The achievement also places the telecommunications giant in an elite global category as the…
In a fresh effort to promote honesty and restore confidence in Nigeria’s education system, the Dean of the School of Liberal Studies at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Olugbenga Ojo, has introduced a N1 million annual award designed to…
The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative, unveiling a new strategy aimed at making schools safer for millions of learners across the country. Leading the reforms is the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa,…
The World Bank Group has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme, offering an opportunity for talented Nigerian researchers and other eligible scholars across Sub-Saharan Africa to gain international experience in development research and policymaking. The prestigious fellowship…
Africa’s ability to feed its rapidly growing population will depend largely on how governments, investors and development partners respond to the continent’s agricultural challenges, according to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria. The council has called for stronger investment in…