History was made when Professor Nnenna Nnannaya Oti became the first female Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). Her appointment marked not only a milestone for the institution but also for Nigeria’s higher education landscape, where leadership…
In a landscape already grappling with digital vulnerabilities, Nigeria has seen a troubling intensification of cybercrime orchestrated by foreign nationals. Recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), together with the Nigerian Immigration Service and law enforcement agencies, has exposed…
MTN Nigeria is grappling with a dramatic rise in fibre-optic cable disruptions. From January through July 2025, the company recorded a staggering 5,478 fibre cuts, a surge largely fuelled by vandalism and expansive road-building activities. July alone saw 760 disturbances,…
Do-it-yourself has become more than just a survival tactic in Nigeria—it is now officially recognized as the beating heart of the economy. In Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and countless other cities, Nigerians are waking up to a new story about…
Researchers at MIT have drawn global attention with their latest achievement: using artificial intelligence (AI) to design brand-new antibiotics capable of tackling superbugs—specifically, drug-resistant gonorrhea and the infamous MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). This represents a radical shift in how we…
Nigeria’s social media space in August 2025 once again proved its strength as a barometer for consumer protection and financial awareness. One of the biggest talking points was the experience of influencer Gbenga Samuel-Wemimo, who found himself locked out of…
The World Bank has once again taken the lead in strengthening academic and research ties between Africa and Japan. On Saturday, the institution hosted the Africa–Japan Higher Education Partnership Matchmaking Seminar at the JICA Yokohama Centre, bringing together Africa Centers…
In a compelling appeal that blends forward-thinking ambition with nurturing encouragement, corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders are calling on Nigerian teachers to shift their mindset about artificial intelligence. Rather than seeing AI as a threat to their livelihood or authority,…
The concept of school and education policy is never a one-size-fits-all affair. It requires a delicate mix of respect for tradition, awareness of financial realities, and a keen eye for fostering academic and personal growth. Recently, two education-related developments in…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as a day of nationwide protest across Nigerian public university campuses. This follows weeks of rising discontent over what the union describes as the Federal Government’s continued…
Azman University has once again signalled its ambition to become a centre of academic excellence as it welcomed officials from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for a crucial resource verification exercise. The exercise, which focused on five proposed undergraduate programmes—Nursing,…
Africa’s smartphone industry is no longer playing catch-up. In Q2 2025, the continent’s smartphone shipments climbed by 7 percent year-on-year, reaching 19.2 million units. While global markets either slowed or stagnated, Africa continued its steady rise, marking the ninth consecutive…
In a landmark move that promises to reshape the educational landscape, Airtel Nigeria has officially joined the National EdTech Strategy Technical Working Group (TWG). This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education, forms a crucial part of President Bola…
Nigeria’s Internet Rising AfPIF Moment began in April 2025, when the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) hit a record 1 terabit per second in local traffic—a technical feat and symbolic turning point. Just fifteen years ago, less than one…
Nigeria’s telecom industry took a major leap forward on 22 August 2025 as T2mobile, formerly known as 9mobile, launched the country’s first electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) SIM-registration web application. This digital innovation promises to transform how Nigerians activate and manage SIM…