Great Ejekwu, popularly known as DatFairBoy, is proving that leadership in Nigeria today must go beyond rhetoric. Known for his humanitarian work through the Respect Her Haven Foundation (RHHF), Ejekwu has now set his sights on technology and youth empowerment.…
The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025/2026 Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme, giving students across Nigeria an opportunity to secure Direct Entry admission into the university and…
OpenAI has crossed a major financial milestone: the artificial intelligence pioneer is now reportedly valued at $500 billion, following a substantial share sale by both current and former employees. The deal, according to sources familiar with the transaction, involved some…
In the past few years, Nigeria’s fintech sector has transformed from a promising frontier into a fulcrum of innovation in Africa’s digital economy. The story now unfolding is one of intensified investor confidence, bold infrastructure investments, and a new wave…
The global appetite for immersive technologies is spilling rapidly into emerging markets, and Nigeria is finding itself at the centre of this momentum. While conversations about innovation often focus on Artificial Intelligence, another technology is steadily building influence: Augmented Reality.…
In the corridors of global commerce, digital trade is no longer optional — it is fundamental. Yet Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads: despite strides in internet rollout, weak broadband infrastructure and regulatory gaps may stymie the country’s potential to…
In an ambitious move to amplify its broadcasting footprint across West Africa, the Adamawa State Government has formalised a strategic agreement with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT). The deal will see Adamawa Television (ATV) lease 2 MHz on the…
A fresh face in the African education technology sector, OhunLabs, has officially launched with ambitious plans to reshape how young Africans learn — especially when it comes to native language media fluency. Founded by former Lagos Television presenter Oluwakemi Sodolamu,…
Just a fortnight into the 2025/2026 school session, Nigerian primary and secondary schools are already grappling with the formidable task of putting the newly introduced national curriculum into practice. Though the reform is ambitious and hailed by some as necessary,…
In a bold move to address persistent challenges in learning and knowledge gaps, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced the creation of a standalone Ministry of Higher Education, divorced from the existing education ministry. According to the…
In September 2024, Addis Ababa became the stage for a bold conversation about Africa’s future. From 30 September to 2 October, UNESCO, in partnership with the African Union Commission, convened the International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners: Transforming Knowledge…
In a milestone event buzzing with optimism and ambition, Ghana today officially opened the 2025 Africa Internet Summit, marking 30 years since the country first connected to the global Internet. The opening ceremony, held in Ghana’s capital, blended a reflection…
In a bold strategic move, the Chinese government officially activated its new K-Visa on 1 October 2025, launching a tailored immigration pathway aimed at attracting skilled professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Unlike China’s existing twelve visa types,…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, its latest large language model. The update, which comes with new coding powers, an agent SDK, and major app improvements, is being positioned as the firm’s most ambitious release yet.…
A new global survey by Futuresource Consulting has revealed that while teachers widely embrace educational technology (EdTech) as a powerful tool for learning, they remain cautious about its side effects, particularly excessive screen time. The findings highlight both the opportunities…