The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Suleiman Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office, taking charge of the council’s operations in one of its largest markets. The appointment follows Amos Dangut’s move from the Nigerian…
The Federal Government has unveiled a five-pillar agenda aimed at changing how Nigeria trains, supports and recognises teachers, placing innovation, mobility, artificial intelligence, inclusion and professional excellence at the heart of education reform. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba…
Ororo Waste Management Limited, a Nigerian climate-tech company focused on used cooking oil, has secured up to $1 million from Rising Tide Africa as it prepares to expand its collection network beyond Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The investment, valued…
Africa’s technology startup ecosystem recorded a notable recovery in the third quarter of 2026, with 58 startups raising a combined $582.8 million between July and September. The figure makes Q3 the strongest funding quarter for African tech startups so far…
A South African startup is giving African entrepreneurs a way to turn software ideas into working products without coding skills. Exten AI, an artificial intelligence app-building platform founded by Luncedo Simelane, converts plain-language instructions into full-stack applications and handles much…
A Nigerian-made browser game is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about digital products to emerge from the country this year, after Lagos Life crossed the one million player mark only days after its launch. The free online life simulation…
Moniepoint co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer Tosin Eniolorunda has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Next, placing the Nigerian fintech leader among 100 rising figures TIME says are helping define the next generation of leadership. TIME announced the 2026…
Nigeria is preparing for another conversation about how technology can move beyond headlines and become a practical tool for solving real-world problems, as the Nigeria Innovation Summit 2026 gets set to hold in Lagos on October 6. The 11th edition…
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has called on Nigerian leaders, institutions and professionals to approach artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging technologies with a strong commitment to inclusion, warning that rapid technological progress could leave many people behind if…
Artificial intelligence is becoming more than a technology story. The Bank of England has warned that the huge amount of money flowing into AI could create market shocks if expectations about profits, productivity and economic growth prove too optimistic. The…
Artificial intelligence jobs are growing quickly, but women are not sharing equally in the opportunity. New LinkedIn research shows that women accounted for only 26% of AI hires in the United States in 2025, compared with 50% of hires into…
Africa’s entrepreneurship story is becoming impossible to ignore, but many young founders still face a difficult question after developing an idea: where will the money come from to build it into a real business? A new commentary published by Fortune…
Africa’s health technology space received a fresh boost after Investing in Innovation Africa, known as i3, announced four new partnerships designed to tackle practical healthcare challenges across the continent. The deals, unveiled at i3’s fourth annual Access to Markets event…
Five Nigerian women entrepreneurs have emerged as winners of the 2026 Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator in Nigeria, securing a combined US$50,000 in grant funding to expand their technology-driven businesses. The five founders were announced at the graduation…
Nigeria is taking a more technology-driven approach to recognising outstanding teachers ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, with the Federal Government announcing that the selection process has been digitised for the first time. The Minister of State for…