In a welcome development for African education leaders and change-makers, Princeton in Africa (PiAf) has officially opened applications for its Nexus Fellowship for the 2026–27 cohort. This initiative, launched a few years back, aims to bridge educational and professional divides…
Nigeria’s digital economy has once again been placed firmly in the spotlight as tech entrepreneur and investor Sudeep Ramnani reaffirmed his commitment to supporting innovation in the country. His renewed interest comes at a time when Nigeria is striving to…
On October 4, 2025, Paris will officially add a new landmark to its vibrant cultural map — the House of African Worlds, known in French as Maison des Mondes Africains (MansA). Nestled in the 10th arrondissement, close to Canal Saint-Martin,…
In a bold move to capacitate Africa’s budding tech talent, WorldQuant University (WQU) and Sazience Technology have announced the launch of a new joint academy aimed at training Africans in applied artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. The “Sazience &…
Nigeria stands today amid a formidable educational reckoning. On one side lies a legacy of decline — staggering figures, crumbling infrastructure, inadequate funding, unsafe learning environments, and recurring governance lapses. On the other hand, scattered but inspiring experiments in reform…
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…