China’s quiet but steady advance into Africa has taken a new form—surveillance technology. Beyond roads, railways, and ports, Beijing is now offering African governments access to digital monitoring tools such as CCTV networks, biometric databases, and facial recognition systems. The…
In early September 2025, Nigeria made history with the successful launch of GITEX Nigeria, a landmark event that not only brought the global tech community to our shores but also underscored Nigeria’s rising importance in the digital era across West…
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 lineup has just dropped—and if you’re in Nigeria (or thinking globally), there’s a lot to digest before you commit. From pricing and specs to network compatibility and durability, here’s what you really need to know to…
In a resolute move to raise the bar in teaching standards, the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a striking directive: by 2027, only teachers certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) will be permitted to lead classrooms…
In classrooms today, a quiet but powerful debate is unfolding. What does it mean to truly learn, and what counts as cheating? With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, DeepL, Grammarly and others, students can now generate…
In recent times, “AI tutors” have been hailed as the next great leap for schools and education systems. Promises abound: personalised learning, instant feedback, limitless scalability. Yet despite all the excitement, there remains a critical gap — an AI tutor…
In classrooms across West Africa, many students still experience teaching that leans heavily on passive learning — lectures, note-taking, and rote memorisation. Yet new ideas are proving that this model, while familiar, may not unlock students’ fullest potentials. Two concepts,…
In a period where technology is reshaping classrooms across the globe, a new platform has officially stepped into the spotlight. LearningGarden AI, developed by education-focused startup Educated AI, has now been launched to provide schools, teachers, and districts with a…
A beautiful, bright September afternoon in Orem, Utah, ended in shock and grief when Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot while taking part in a public event at Utah Valley…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in education, with many students and institutions embracing it as a shortcut for assignments, research, and even creative work. But Dotun Adeoye, Co-Founder of AI Nigeria, has raised a strong warning: total dependence…
Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity has reportedly secured a fresh $200 million funding round, pushing its valuation to $20 billion, according to Reuters. The move marks another significant leap for the company, which has quickly become one of the most talked-about…
When a startup in Cambridge describes itself as building a “search engine for new materials,” it might sound like science fiction. But that is exactly what Cusp AI is doing — and global investors are taking it seriously. The company…
Nigeria’s power sector, long plagued by issues of inadequate infrastructure and a shortage of skilled professionals, has received a significant boost with the commissioning of five new training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of…
In a bold step to reform technical and vocational education in the country, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has convened educators, policymakers, and industry experts to review and validate the syllabuses of 26 trade areas taught in…
In a sweeping reform, the Federal Government has officially renamed all Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) to Federal Technical Colleges. This change will take effect in the coming 2025/2026 academic year, signalling a broader overhaul of technical education across…