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…
In classrooms across Nigeria and beyond, the question often surfaces: Are screens helping or hurting pupils in the K-8 bracket? As primary schools and junior secondary levels increasingly adopt digital devices, tablets, laptops and interactive whiteboards, it’s only natural to…
In a landmark move poised to reshape health systems in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have formalised an agreement to accelerate the adoption of digital health infrastructure across the continent. The collaboration, unveiled…
Artificial Intelligence tools — think Siri, ChatGPT, Google Assistant — are nearly always trained on English, Chinese, or European tongues. African languages have rarely found their place in the digital realm. Yet for many Africans, speaking, learning, and interacting in…
In a bold stride forward for generative AI, Panasonic Holdings has introduced Reflect-DiT, a new image generation technology that empowers artificial intelligence to critique and improve its own output in real time. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic R&D Company of…
In a significant development poised to strengthen cyber resilience across the Middle East, SonicWall and Digital Planets have entered into a strategic partnership. The deal was officially inked at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai and marks a bold step toward…
In Abuja yesterday, the Federal Government (FG) and the European Union (EU) formally launched a bold new initiative designed to confront Nigeria’s deepening out-of-school crisis. Worth €40 million, the programme seeks to reverse alarming enrolment gaps in the North-West, particularly…
Across Nigeria, lecture halls have fallen silent again. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on yet another strike — a two-week “total and comprehensive” shutdown that has turned once-vibrant campuses into ghost towns. Students, lecturers, and parents…
In a landmark announcement that promises to redefine Africa’s technological trajectory, Ajah Excel — Founder of SMFEST and CEO of Silicon Africa Technologies — has officially unveiled SMFEST Abuja 2025, positioning it as the continent’s premier confluence of technology, innovation,…
At the recent 2025 Registry Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony held at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Newspaper, Martins Oloja, issued a clarion call for a national summit on education. He urged the…
When the Federal Government rolled out its much-publicised plan to “streamline” tertiary admissions, many Nigerians welcomed it as a breath of fresh air. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, unveiled sweeping changes to how students…