In a significant stride for Africa’s digital future, Nigerian observers and sector watchers will note that China Mobile International (CMI) has officially brought the “East” segment of the 2Africa subsea fibre-optic cable into active service. The activation ceremony, held in…
In a bold move signalling the continued rise of tech across the continent, Meta has named 12 African startups as winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025. The selected companies — spread across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa —…
In the heart of Lagos this early November, a fresh wave of opportunity is set to unfold as HYT Consulting gears up for the second edition of its flagship initiative, the Employability Bootcamp in Lagos. Running from 3 to 7…
The global financial community is taking a deep breath as key share indices slipped yesterday, delivering a sobering wake-up call to markets worldwide. The mood soured after a sharp downturn among major technology companies dragged the U.S. benchmarks lower, and…
In a bold move signalling commitment to educational expansion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the establishment of a brand-new federal university in Lagos State. The announcement marks a significant development in Nigeria’s higher-education landscape, given Lagos’s…
The federal government under Bola Tinubu has revealed plans to bring over one million out-of-school children back into the education system. At the 69th meeting of the National Council on Education in Akure, the Federal Ministry of Education announced a…
In an inspiring push to reshape how entrepreneurship is taught in Nigerian schools, Junior Achievement Nigeria has announced its upcoming National Convening on Teaching Entrepreneurship with a Focus on Teachers, which will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The…
In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Nigeria, the state government has launched a fresh initiative to bolster young innovators and early-stage tech ventures. Through its flagship unit, the Ilorin Innovation Hub, the government is set to distribute around ₦30…
In a significant development for public policy in northern Nigeria, the Katsina State Government has placed education at the very forefront of its 2026 budget proposal. The state is set to spend N156.3 billion on education — the highest single-sector…
In Lagos this week, the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), representing the voices of private sector investors, made a compelling case: for Nigeria to realise its ambition of becoming a US$1 trillion economy by 2030, better corporate governance and…
In a compelling show of commitment to youth advancement, the Noella Foundation has officially launched the second edition of its much-anticipated initiative — the Life After School Summit — with a clear mission: to equip Nigerian tertiary students with the…
In a move that signals serious backing for tertiary education in Nigeria, financial-technology firm OPay has unveiled a bold 10-year scholarship initiative with a total target of ₦1.2 billion. The programme aims to transform educational opportunities across the country by…
In the fast-moving world of education tech in Africa, it is refreshing to see a firm step forward in recognising excellence and innovation. At the heart of that movement this year is iStore Education, whose 2025 Excellence in Education Awards…
Markets in Asia were jolted on Wednesday, as investors pulled back from risky valuations and technology shares took the hardest hit. Traders in Tokyo and Seoul, in particular, sold aggressively — the former’s benchmark share index fell as much as…
In a significant move signalling the next chapter of AI-driven user experience, Google is preparing to phase out its legacy virtual assistant – Google Assistant – in favour of placing Gemini at the helm of its digital intelligence efforts. According…