The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improving the welfare and professional status of teachers across Nigeria, describing them as the backbone of national development and innovation. Speaking at a symposium ahead of World Teachers’ Day, the Minister of…
As Nigeria at 65 is marked with speeches, parades, and reflections on national progress, the country’s education system tells a sobering story. Far from being a source of pride, it has become one of Nigeria’s most pressing crises. Experts, educators,…
In a bold stride toward redefining global learning, Education in Motion (EiM) has announced the formation of a new Education Advisory Board, bringing together luminaries from higher education and innovation circles worldwide. Among the distinguished appointees is an expert on…
For years, development experts and policymakers have sold mobile internet as the great equaliser of our age. In classrooms from Lagos to Lusaka, the promise was simple: expand 3G coverage, and students would finally enjoy access to the same resources…
Imagine a cluster of buzzing drones weaving through tight alleyways, whipping up curiosity among children peering from corrugated metal rooftops, transforming once-neglected spaces into living laboratories. That’s the heart of Augmented Field Labs, a novel initiative using low-cost drone swarms…
Every year, more than 20 million Nigerians take state and national exams, including BECE, WAEC, NECO, JAMB, and numerous internal school assessments. These exams demand vast quantities of printed paper, delivered to hundreds of examination centres across the country. What…
In a bold move that signals both ambition and confidence, MyEdSpace has raised $15 million in Series A funding and announced plans to launch its mathematics programme in the United States this month. For an edtech company founded just three…
On 26 September 2025, Fujitsu Limited and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) signed a landmark collaboration agreement that could redefine Japan’s position in the international quantum technology race. This partnership, anchored by AIST’s Global Research…
Telecommunications giant Airtel Africa has pledged to establish a state-of-the-art technology hub in Nigeria, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem and equip young people with critical technical skills. The announcement, made by Segun Ogunsanya, Chief Executive…
Nigeria is tapping into its growing partnership with Japan to accelerate digital transformation, nurture startups, and create solutions for agriculture, fintech, and other key sectors. The collaboration, built around joint innovation and incubation programmes, is part of the government’s larger…
Education is often described as the great equaliser, but in Nigeria and across much of Africa, access to quality learning has long been determined by geography, cost, and circumstance. For millions of people, the dream of completing a diploma or…
Nigeria Fintech Week 2025 (NFW25) is no longer just an annual gathering of financial technology enthusiasts — it has evolved into a marquee event that’s drawing in major sponsors and setting the tempo for Africa’s digital economy. As preparations intensify…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has sounded a strong warning to citizens about a disturbing trend: investment scams powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are spreading fast across the country. These fraudulent schemes are becoming more sophisticated, making…
Just a few years ago, Nigeria was the darling of venture capital (VC) in Africa. Startups raised billions, fintech unicorns were born, and global investors saw Lagos as the Silicon Valley of the continent. In 2021 alone, Nigeria attracted nearly…
When most Nigerians think of “cooling,” what comes to mind is the ceiling fan on a hot afternoon or the hum of an air conditioner. Yet across Africa, cooling is far more than a matter of comfort. It is now…