Imagine a classroom in rural Nigeria where the power often plays hide-and-seek, and internet access is but a distant dream. Now picture students tapping into rich, engaging educational content downloaded onto SD cards, tablets, or local servers. Welcome to the…
The world today stands at a crossroads, where the twin pillars of food security and education underpin not just national growth, but global prosperity. It’s no mere catchphrase—ensuring that every child receives both a balanced meal and a quality education…
In a significant milestone for West Africa’s technological trajectory, the Transform Africa Summit (TAS) 2025 is set to unfold from 12 to 14 November 2025, in Conakry, Guinea. This marks the first time the continent’s premier innovation forum has been…
At the bustling halls of GITEX Nigeria 2025, a new alliance quietly reshaped the country’s digital story. Kaspersky, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity firms, and NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency of Nigeria) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding…
After two decades of waiting, Nigeria has finally taken a bold step to reform its national curriculum. The long-overdue review is now underway, and the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, is leading the charge. For many teachers, parents, and…
At the United Nations in Geneva, a powerful wave of support is building behind a new international treaty—an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child—that seeks to fill a glaring void in the legal landscape of…
In a world where tech giants constantly race to dominate the AI hardware space, the latest news is nothing short of electrifying. According to a detailed report from the Financial Times, OpenAI is preparing to launch its very own artificial…
In a world where economies are being reshaped by technology, Nigeria is positioning itself to play in the big league. With a population of over 220 million people—half of them under 30—the country is rich in youthful energy, entrepreneurial spirit,…
Nigeria has taken another bold step in its digital transformation journey as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Benue State Government, launched the “One Student, One Computer & One Skill+” initiative. The unveiling, which held…
At the GITEX Nigeria 2025 event, held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria received a pivotal boost. T2 Mobile Nigeria—formerly known as 9mobile—and India’s Knot Solutions signed a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership aimed at modernising T2’s core…
At GITEX Nigeria 2025—taking place across Abuja and Lagos in early September—venture capitalists around the continent delivered a sobering message to founders: the flashy era of growth-at-all-costs is over. Over the past few years, tech across Africa enjoyed unprecedented investment…
In a stirring opening at GITEX Nigeria, Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu stepped onto the stage with confidence and purpose. With poise, he affirmed Lagos is more than a city—it is “Africa’s innovation nerve centre,” boldly branding it…
In what feels like a turning of the tide, Nigeria is increasingly exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a dynamic ally in the country’s long-standing battle against poverty. At the 4th Gilbert Onyemaelu Leadership and Diversity (GOLD) Public Lecture and Stakeholder…
At the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference held in Lagos, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, announced a landmark projection: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is set to surpass oil and gas as…
As the year 2025 edges closer, Nigeria’s grand vision outlined in the 2020–2025 National Broadband Plan appears to be losing momentum. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reports that broadband penetration dipped to 48.01 per cent in July 2025, marking the…