In a move that signals its strategic ambitions for the next era, China has pledged to build a “modern industrial system” and enhance its technological self-reliance during the 2026-2030 period. According to Reuters, the announcement comes amid rising global tension,…
In a major leap for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, MTN Nigeria has partnered with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to launch the nation’s first 400G/800G hybrid optical network in Lagos, marking a new chapter in high-speed connectivity and digital innovation. This milestone…
In a landmark move that underscores the growing ties between Africa and Europe in the tech space, Nigeria and Denmark have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in digital innovation, governance, and skills development. The agreement,…
In a defining step for the continent’s digital future, UNICEF and the GSMA have jointly launched Africa’s first-ever Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP). The initiative, unveiled at MWC Kigali 2025, brings together governments, telecom companies, civil society, and youth…
Lagos buzzed with possibility this week as the stage was set for a gathering of bright-minded entrepreneurs, visionary thinkers and supportive ecosystem players during the event hosted at AfroTalks Lagos 2025. At the heart of the excitement was the debut…
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is changing rapidly — and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). Once considered distant, foreign-driven financial models, they are now shaping how Nigerian startups grow, scale,…
In a major move that highlights the escalating importance of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, New York-based company Dataminr has announced its intention to acquire cyber-threat intelligence specialist ThreatConnect for approximately US$290 million. The deal is not just about one company…
At just 18 years old, Mohammed Aminu Sani has made history by obtaining a full commercial multi-engine pilot’s licence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), thereby becoming Nigeria’s youngest commercial pilot. Born and raised in Abuja, Sani’s remarkable achievement underscores…
In a striking move that spans politics, entertainment and technology, over 800 public figures have joined forces to call for a moratorium on the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence systems. Among the signatories are the contentious American political strategist Steve…
Global e-commerce giant Amazon appears poised to undertake one of its most dramatic operational shifts yet – preparing to replace up to 500,000 human jobs with robotics and automation by 2033. According to internal documents and multiple reports, one of…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has launched a new platform called Claude for Life Sciences, an initiative aimed at helping scientists and researchers integrate AI into their everyday research work. The product, built on Anthropic’s powerful Claude model, is designed to…
In a decisive move to promote literacy and modernise school libraries, ParentPay Group’s Reading Cloud has rolled out a free digital-first library offer for primary schools. The initiative, which provides one year of complimentary access to Reading Cloud’s platform, aims…
In a rapidly shifting global landscape, education stands at the crossroads of transformation — and it’s no longer enough to simply plug in new tools. The agency of UNESCO highlights that when artificial intelligence (AI) permeates learning systems, it can…
In Lagos this week, the team at Teach For Nigeria (TFN) formally unveiled the outcomes of its 2025 Incubation Hub programme — showcasing a dozen trail-blazing alumni whose projects aim to tackle Nigeria’s deep-seated educational challenges. The air in the…
In a step that signals deepening global ties and educational ambition, the municipality of Chongqing has announced notable progress in its drive to expand international education cooperation and to elevate the quality of its education system. At a press briefing…