A proposal that could reshape the relationship between global social media companies and Nigeria has received significant backing from industry stakeholders, policymakers and technology experts following a public hearing in Abuja. The bill, currently before the Senate, seeks to amend…
A growing number of Nigerian students are setting their sights on Rwanda as they pursue higher education in technology, innovation and digital skills, reflecting a shift in how young Africans are choosing study destinations. For many years, countries such as…
For years, many of them spent their days on the streets, searching for food, asking strangers for help and facing an uncertain future. Today, those same young Nigerians are assembling drones, repairing electronic devices and preparing to launch businesses of…
Global digital asset infrastructure company Cregis has officially expanded into Africa, signalling its confidence in the continent’s rapidly growing digital finance sector and increasing demand for enterprise blockchain solutions. The move places Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa at the centre…
Africa is experiencing one of its biggest technology shifts in recent years as governments, investors and global technology companies pour billions of dollars into artificial intelligence. Across the continent, AI is beginning to improve agriculture, healthcare, education, financial services and…
For millions of children across rural Africa, getting a quality education still depends on where they were born. Many communities continue to struggle with overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, poor road networks and limited access to textbooks. Yet one tool that…
As Nigeria continues to battle youth unemployment, skills shortages and a growing demand for job-ready graduates, Egypt is quietly building a technical education model that is attracting international attention. Through a long-standing partnership with Germany, the North African nation is…
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to play a leading role in shaping the future of digital telecommunications across Africa as government officials, regulators and industry stakeholders work towards a common continental position on global technology policies. The renewed ambition came…
Africa’s ambition to become a major player in the global artificial intelligence revolution may ultimately depend less on breakthrough software and more on something far more basic: access to reliable electricity. A new report from the International Monetary Fund has…
Nigeria has taken another significant step towards improving education on the continent with the launch of a new mobile learning programme developed in partnership with UNESCO and the African Union. The initiative is designed to strengthen teacher professional development by…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept sitting on the sidelines of education. It has quietly become one of the most widely used learning tools among students across the world, changing how assignments are completed, how research is conducted…
The race to crown the best goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun, with football supporters around the globe invited to decide which strike deserves to be remembered as the tournament’s finest. Just days after Spain lifted…
Millions of Facebook and Instagram users across the world experienced unexpected disruptions after both social media platforms suffered a widespread outage that prevented many people from accessing their accounts or using key features. The disruption, which began on Sunday, quickly…
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Greek international Christos Tzolis from Belgian champions Club Brugge, with the Premier League giants moving quickly to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new campaign. Reports indicate that the deal is…
Spain are through to the FIFA World Cup final for the first time in 16 years after producing a disciplined and commanding 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semi-final at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In a contest many expected…