Kano State Government has successfully dispatched 588 students to thirteen (13) northern states under its 2025/2026 Students Exchange Programme. The scheme is designed to promote cultural unity, deepen mutual understanding among different communities, and broaden educational experiences for youth across…
Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has implored the new postgraduate foreign scholarship beneficiaries to treat their awards with utmost seriousness. Speaking at the PAP headquarters in Abuja during an orientation session for more than 140…
In a sweeping move that has sent tremors through the world of global tech employment, the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump has formalised a new policy requiring employers to pay US$100,000 per year for each H-1B visa they sponsor.…
In a landmark moment for Africa’s growing space sector, the African Space Agency (AfSA) and MEDEF International have entered into a three-year partnership agreement designed to elevate Africa’s capabilities in space innovation, regulation, and economic diplomacy. The pact was officially…
In a reported deal worth over US$900 million, Nvidia has allegedly procured both the leadership and core interconnect technology of Enfabrica — a move many industry watchers see as strategic in the race to scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.…
Google has announced a fresh wave of initiatives designed to expand AI access for Africa’s youth, building on years of investment in connectivity and digital infrastructure. With Africa home to the world’s youngest population—expected to rise to over 830 million…
In the quiet town of Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, a bold step has just been taken to reshape the future of rural education. A new tuition-free digital school known as Equity Learning Academy (ELA) has…
Nigeria has taken a bold step into the digital future by officially embedding digital literacy in the national school curriculum. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) confirmed the development during the Grand Finale of the Tech4Dev Digital for All…
Safaricom has taken a bold step in rewriting the future of mobile money in Africa. The company has rolled out Fintech 2.0, the largest upgrade to its M-PESA platform since the service launched almost two decades ago. This transformation is…
In today’s fast-moving digital economy, technology is no longer a back-office tool but the very engine that drives competitiveness, innovation, and growth. Global digital engineering powerhouse Akkodis has taken a bold step into this future with the launch of Akkodis…
In an inspiring milestone, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund under the United Nations dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises, has announced that 14 million children and adolescents have now been reached through its education programmes since…
In September, Lagos will play host to what many are already calling the biggest teachers’ gathering in Africa. Educators across Nigeria are mobilising for a historic conference that aims to bring together 60,000 teachers under one roof, not only to…
On Monday, a fresh academic year dawned in Lagos State, as public schools across the six educational districts officially reopened for the 2025–2026 term. Leading the charge was the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli Balogun,…
Nigeria has taken a decisive step towards reshaping its education system as the Federal Ministry of Education announced a major reform of the technical and vocational education curriculum. The move, according to Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa and Minister…
Binary Tree, a youth-driven non-profit organisation, is stepping up efforts to prepare Africa’s young people for the digital age. Established by American programmer Benjamin Standefer, the initiative has now trained more than 1,100 students across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South…