Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity has reportedly secured a fresh $200 million funding round, pushing its valuation to $20 billion, according to Reuters. The move marks another significant leap for the company, which has quickly become one of the most talked-about…
When a startup in Cambridge describes itself as building a “search engine for new materials,” it might sound like science fiction. But that is exactly what Cusp AI is doing — and global investors are taking it seriously. The company…
Nigeria’s power sector, long plagued by issues of inadequate infrastructure and a shortage of skilled professionals, has received a significant boost with the commissioning of five new training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of…
In a bold step to reform technical and vocational education in the country, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has convened educators, policymakers, and industry experts to review and validate the syllabuses of 26 trade areas taught in…
In a sweeping reform, the Federal Government has officially renamed all Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) to Federal Technical Colleges. This change will take effect in the coming 2025/2026 academic year, signalling a broader overhaul of technical education across…
Nigeria’s education sector is standing at a turning point. In a bold move, the Federal Government has unveiled a sweeping new curriculum set to begin with the 2025/2026 academic session. At its heart is a mission: to make learners future-ready,…
In classrooms, homes, and online spaces across Nigeria, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily transforming how we acquire knowledge. Once limited to sci-fi movies, AI is now in apps, tutoring tools, and personalised learning platforms. For many students, AI offers learning…
Paulǝinus Chijioke, a professor of Technical Education and current Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), insists that the dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored. In a detailed conversation, he laid out the…
In communities across Nigeria, we’re witnessing a heartwarming wave of generosity sweeping through local schools. Citizens, NGOs, and corporate agencies alike are lending their support, acting on the belief that education is the most powerful tool for breaking cycles of…
On September 9, 2025, the State House in Abuja came alive with excitement as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, awarded scholarships worth ₦47 million and distributed laptops to 47 bright undergraduates from different institutions across the country. Each student…
On September 10, 2025, a strategic and cordial meeting unfolded in Kampala, spotlighting a renewed partnership between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Airtel Africa to supercharge Uganda’s digital transformation. The gathering, courteously hosted by Hon. Nyombi Thembo—Executive Director at…
In a bold stride that marks a new chapter in content delivery technology, Orange and Synamedia have joined forces to debut the very first telco-grade multi-CDN (Content Delivery Network) solution. Announced today, 10 September 2025, and set to debut at…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived at academia’s doorstep with both promise and peril. From classrooms in Edo State where students seem to compress two years of learning into just six weeks, to Nigerian universities debating integrity, equity, and relevance—our reflections…
In a bold leap forward for African education, the EdTech Indaba 2025 is set to launch as a landmark forum bringing together educators, innovators, policymakers, students, and investors to one dynamic platform. Organised by the team behind the EdTech Pulse…
In this fast-paced digital era, businesses across the globe are investing heavily in technology. Yet, a new study from Ivanti indicates that these investments may be doing more harm than good—thanks to recurring tech disruptions. According to the 2025 “Technology…