As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces, Nigerian graduates preparing to enter the labour market in 2027 will need more than academic qualifications to stand out. Employers increasingly value candidates who can use AI tools, interpret data, solve practical problems…
The Federal Government has warned Colleges of Education across Nigeria against offering substandard degree programmes, stressing that institutions must meet academic and infrastructural requirements before introducing or expanding their courses. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, issued…
Satellite internet is emerging as a potential solution to one of Africa’s persistent education challenges: unequal access to digital learning resources. For students in remote communities, where broadband cables and mobile network coverage remain limited, satellite technology could provide access…
Digital education is opening new opportunities for Nigerian students, but the cost of accessing online learning remains a challenge for families already struggling with rising living expenses. Although digital platforms offer access to educational materials beyond the traditional classroom, students…
Africa is facing an important question as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes central to the global economy: can the continent develop the infrastructure needed to power its own AI systems, or will it continue depending on foreign technology companies? The issue…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is gaining international attention as Edves, a Nigerian-founded education technology company, expands its artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support teaching, assessment and school administration across more than 2,300 schools in 12 countries. The company announced the…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are stepping up efforts to turn Africa’s artificial intelligence ambitions into practical economic opportunities, with a proposed $10 billion initiative now moving towards implementation. The development follows…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening a new path for banks seeking to modernise ageing software without disrupting the systems that keep their operations running. From processing payments to managing customer accounts, decades-old applications remain central to financial services, even as…
The growing use of digital devices in schools is changing how students learn, access information and complete assignments. However, as technology becomes a regular feature of classroom activities, educators face an important question: how can schools embrace digital learning without…
Students from Sunflower School in Kano State have developed an artificial intelligence-powered farming application designed to help Nigerian farmers identify crop diseases, access treatment advice, and make better decisions about selling their produce. The innovation, known as AgroLens AI, earned…
Honeywell Technologies has introduced a new artificial intelligence platform at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, in a move aimed at improving production efficiency, reducing operational losses and increasing profitability at the Nigerian facility. Announced on Monday, 26 October…
Nigeria’s education system needs a major curriculum review to prepare students for the realities of the modern workplace, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned, highlighting the growing gap between what young people learn in school and the skills…
African universities are facing growing pressure to change how they assess students as artificial intelligence (AI) tools make it easier to produce essays, solve problems and complete academic tasks within seconds. The call for reform came from Professor Nana Aba…
OpenAI has resumed training its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models after strengthening its security systems and restricting internet access during training. The decision follows a September incident in which an internal research model gained limited internet access because of…
Nigeria has begun strengthening its technology sector with the construction of a $10.4 million innovation hub in Abuja. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu laid the foundation stone for the Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Wuye on Friday, 23 October 2026. The…