It isn’t news anymore that Nigeria’s e-hailing sector is expanding fast, thanks to booming smartphone use, rapid urbanisation, and a growing middle class. Projections peg the market at around USD 402 million by 2025, with an impressive compound annual growth…
On Friday at the Roundhouse in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu—speaking through Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat—reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing educational outcomes across Nigeria, with a special focus on Lagos. “In 2025, no child…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the futuristic idea people once spoke about—it is already here, changing the way businesses run globally. In 2024, the launch of DeepSeek R1, a powerful open-source AI system from China, sent shockwaves across the…
In the bustling world of global commerce, time is money, and security is trust. For Nigeria, a country positioning itself as a gateway to Africa’s trade future, both speed and security are no longer optional luxuries—they are necessities. On 31st…
Education in Africa is at a turning point, and Lagos is firmly at the centre of this transformation. As the continent continues to grapple with how best to prepare children for a rapidly changing world, a new generation of educators…
When people think of Nigeria’s challenges, the usual suspects come up—corruption, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unemployment. But behind many of these problems lies one quiet but powerful factor: illiteracy. According to government figures, about 31 per cent of Nigerians—nearly 62…
July 2025 marked a new high in Nigeria’s internet history, with data usage soaring to 1.1 million terabytes—a clear testament to the nation’s accelerating digital appetite. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirms this milestone surpasses only recently achieved records such…
In recent weeks, the Oyo State Government has once again restated its dedication to promoting technical and vocational education (TVE) as a core pillar of human capital development. This renewed promise, made through government representatives, reflects a growing recognition that…
In a remarkable move that underscores both opportunity and urgency, Kenya has emerged as the biggest importer of solar panels in East Africa. In the 12 months leading to June 2025, Kenya brought in a staggering 495 MW of solar…
In Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, the once vibrant classrooms of the Future Prowess Islamic Foundation school are growing silent. A school that gave hope to orphans, displaced children, and victims of Boko Haram’s violence has been forced to…
In a world where information is as valuable as oil, Africa today is sprinting ahead in ways many didn’t expect. The CEOWORLD article “Africa’s Leap: How Data-Driven Networks Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Organisations” by Radu Magdin and Gabriel Petrescu charts an…
When Nigeria’s president, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, led the federal delegation to Yokohama for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), it marked more than just another diplomatic appearance—it symbolised an ambitious turn, a renewed commitment to…
Nigeria’s creative economy has long been celebrated as a powerhouse of culture and innovation. From Nollywood to Afrobeats, fashion to digital content, the sector drives not only cultural pride but also economic value. This week, the Technology for Social Change…
At a recent two-day capacity-building workshop, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) restated its determination to drive digital transformation across Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The Fund brought together key leaders—vice-chancellors, registrars, bursars, directors of academic planning, ICT…
Nigeria is steadily shifting from being just a consumer of digital tools to becoming a hub for innovation, data, and large-scale technology solutions. That ambition took centre stage recently when the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) presented Nigeria to the world…