In a welcome turn of events, the World Bank has raised its forecast for economic expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, citing easing inflation and more stable currencies as key factors. The fresh projection lifts growth to 3.8 per cent in 2025,…
In a bold and consequential move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given formal approval for the creation of a fresh security apparatus: the Forest Guards of Nigeria. The announcement, conveyed via the President’s media office, positions this initiative at the…
In a remarkable show of strength and financial discipline, Nigerian fintech powerhouse Payaza has successfully redeemed ₦20.3 billion (approximately $13.5 million) of its commercial paper obligations — entirely from internally generated funds. This milestone marks a significant shift in how…
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, seems to be softening its tone after months of legal tension with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The American tech giant, once accused of ignoring Nigeria’s data laws, is now…
In a landmark event that signals a fresh chapter for education in Burkina Faso, Tangsega B School in Koubri has been transformed with modern facilities, thanks to a major investment by Moov Africa. The official commissioning of the upgraded school…
The Ogun State Government has announced that Monday, October 6, 2025, will be a work-free day for teachers across the state. The decision was made to allow educators to fully participate in activities marking this year’s World Teachers’ Day—a global…
In a bold move to reshape global learning, Think Big Circle has officially launched — a worldwide educational initiative designed to connect students, teachers, and innovators through creative, hands-on learning. Housed under Amazon’s Think Big Spaces, this new platform invites…
Canal+, the French media giant and new owner of MultiChoice, is making strategic moves that suggest its ambitions go far beyond mere consolidation of pay-TV holdings in Africa. Its latest objective: globalising African storytelling. The company plans to distribute premium…
In October 2025, the software development landscape is witnessing a transformative wave—and at its heart lies the deepening convergence between artificial intelligence and engineering. From Microsoft’s bold strides in agent frameworks to powerful releases by AI model makers, new regulatory…
Nigeria is stepping forward with a bold and deliberate plan to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) — not as a passive participant, but as an active global contributor. This vision, unveiled by Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of…
Nigeria is rolling out one of Africa’s most ambitious clean energy interventions yet. The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a $200 million debt platform under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme to support companies…
Fintech company Verto has announced the finalists for its 2025 Startup Awards, spotlighting emerging African innovators shaping the continent’s future across technology, health, energy, and agriculture. The competition, now in its second year, seeks to recognise early-stage startups that are…
When people imagine a lawyer in Nigeria, what usually comes to mind is a confident figure in a wig and flowing robe, standing before a judge, arguing passionately about justice. But for Motunrayo Adebayo, her path as a lawyer took…
Lagos — the beating heart of Nigeria’s innovation and technology drive — became the centre of national attention this week as it hosted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) commissioners from across the country during GITEX Africa 2025. The gathering, organised…
Over the past few years, Nigeria’s fintech industry has shot up like wildfire. With millions gaining access to digital banking, mobile payments, and online savings tools, financial inclusion has become more than a catchphrase—it’s being lived. Big players such as…