In an announcement that has Nigerians and global tech lovers already buzzing, Apple has formally confirmed its next major launch: the eagerly awaited “Awe-Dropping” event is set for Tuesday, 9 September 2025. The invite—characterised by a luminous Apple logo surrounded…
In a major shift for the education sector, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has officially taken over the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative, a programme designed to educate and empower one million underserved Nigerian girls by 2030. The handover, announced during…
When some people think of “education innovation,” they may picture Silicon Valley or Scandinavian classrooms. But Africa—despite its challenges—has become a hub of ingenious, scalable solutions tailor-made for its diverse contexts. From Malawi’s adaptive learning tablets to Tanzania’s home-grown educational…
The Global Smart Education Conference 2025, held in Beijing from August 18 to 20, ushered in a remarkable moment for African education. Amidst global discourse on smart learning, the inaugural African Inclusive Education Forum took centre stage—an initiative of immense…
In a world where innovation often collides with profit, a new blockchain initiative named BabyBitcoin emerges, offering not just financial opportunity but a powerful promise: to fund schools and wells in underserved African communities. As the presale goes live, the…
In a period when the job market is tightening and young people are desperately searching for meaningful opportunities, the Pantami Foundation has introduced a fresh ray of hope. The foundation has opened its third training initiative, targeting more than 10,000…
In a groundbreaking move on Monday, 25th August 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria officially launched a state-of-the-art digital portal aimed at overhauling the registration, licensing, and ongoing monitoring of teachers across the Federation. The unveiling took place in Abuja,…
Nigeria’s bold experiment in student financing is gathering momentum. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), created to bridge the affordability gap in tertiary education, has now disbursed ₦86.3 billion to students and institutions nationwide. The latest Daily Status Report, released…
In a landmark move that’s set to define the next chapter of Nigeria’s digital transformation, global technology powerhouses like IBM, Meta, and MTN have thrown their weight behind the country’s audacious goal of building a $1 trillion digital economy by…
On 25 August 2025, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Final Year Committee of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), unveiled a bold and timely initiative in Bauchi State—“Upskill for Employability and Self-Reliance”. The programme is…
In a strategic move to deepen its influence in Africa’s fast-growing digital ecosystem, Meta Platforms has announced substantial investments in data centres and subsea cable infrastructure. The announcement, delivered by Ben Ryall, Meta’s Edge Strategy Manager, at the launch of…
On 25 August 2025, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) granted its first-ever support for a data centre project in Sub-Saharan Africa—OKays a US$66 million loan guarantee to build a national data centre in Côte d’Ivoire. This milestone…
Digital Realty has taken a bold step forward in raising Nigeria’s digital infrastructure bar by launching its third data centre in Lagos—LKK2, located strategically in the Lekki corridor. The facility adds nearly 2 MW of IT capacity across an expansive…
In a welcome turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has officially abolished the controversial 5 percent excise levy on telecom services—covering both voice calls and data. The move signals a significant victory for consumers and industry alike, offering a much-needed…
On 25 August 2025, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) announced a landmark move in its mission to uphold Nigeria’s educational standards. In its latest performance report, the Commission revealed that 22 Colleges of Education, operating without accreditation,…