Google’s Gemini for Education rolls out across more than 1,000 universities and colleges in the United States, marking a defining moment for higher education worldwide. The launch, backed by a billion-dollar multi-year commitment, is not just about introducing new software…
Africa is gearing up for a major gathering of business leaders, human capital experts and technology innovators as Learning and Development Network International (LDNI) prepares to host its flagship Champions of Talent Development (CTD) Conference 2025 in Lagos. The event,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun a national mapping exercise to identify millions of Nigerians who are out-of-school or non-literate. The move, announced by the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, marks a renewed push to tackle…
In a compelling move that reflects Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to thoughtful technological progress, the Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI) has officially opened its second global invitation for research proposals. With a deadline set for 29 September 2025, the initiative invites…
On 9 September 2025, Nigeria joined the world to mark the International Day to Protect Education from Attack (IDPE). The annual event, first established by the UN in 2020, is meant to remind governments and communities that classrooms should never…
As the world collectively inhaled its first post-pandemic breath, classrooms in Nigeria—just like elsewhere—bore the marks of seismic shifts. Both students and educators have paused to reflect on the lasting changes that COVID-19 brought to education. From Lagos to Kano,…
In a straightforward and empathetic address yesterday, Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa urged Nigeria’s tertiary education unions—including ASUU, ASUP and SSANIP—not to embark on strike action while ongoing negotiations are still underway. With deep reassurance, the minister emphasised: *“There…
In a significant show of commitment to educational development, the Federal Government has approved a ₦158 billion fund allocation to strengthen Nigeria’s education sector. The announcement came from the Honourable Minister of Education, who described the initiative as part of…
In a compelling initiative spearheaded by Huawei South Africa in partnership with Henley Business School Africa, forty inspiring women—spanning entrepreneurs and senior government leaders—have just graduated from the fourth edition of the Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. This…
Fujitsu, the global IT giant, has today unveiled a transformative generative-AI reconstruction technology, poised to reshape how large language models (LLMs) are deployed—especially in resource-limited environments such as smartphones and industrial devices. This innovation, set to be embedded within Fujitsu’s…
Safaricom has stepped into the gaming arena with confident strides, positioning digital play not merely as a pastime but as a dynamic frontier for Africa’s youthful innovators. At a time when mobile gaming is both culture and commerce across the…
The inaugural GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival wrapped up on a remarkable note in Lagos last Thursday, shining a bright light on the tremendous capacity of Nigeria’s—and indeed Africa’s—emerging tech and startup ecosystem. The event, spanning Abuja and Lagos from 1–4…
Each year on 8 September, the world marks International Literacy Day, a date UNESCO officially proclaimed back in October 1966, with the first celebration in 1967. This day is more than a commemoration—it’s a global call for action, urging us…
Picture this: a student in Lagos or Kano, smartphone in hand, ready for a quick plus-minus ten-minute lesson that teaches how to prompt ChatGPT—or grasp the basics of generative AI (Gen-AI). That’s microlearning: compact, laser-focused learning delivered in small nuggets.…
At the Summer Fellowship for Innovative Teachers (SFIT) conference held at Kingsville Schools, Jahi, Abuja, Ambassador Emmanuel Idiagi, Country Director of the Murdock-Thompson Centre for Teachers, issued a call that resonated across the room: “Teachers’ reward should not only be…