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…
Nigeria often appears in global conversations about technology as a country poised for a big leap. Frontier technologies — artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, machine learning, robotics, and other cutting-edge innovations — are increasingly presented as the magic key to Nigeria’s…
In a momentous display of cooperative vision and strategic clarity, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have charted a collective course towards transforming the nation’s digital landscape. This historic meeting marks a decisive shift in…
In a comprehensive new analysis by McKinsey, Africa is poised to unlock up to a massive $100 billion per annum from generative artificial intelligence—provided the continent can surmount key obstacles in education, hands-on interaction with AI, and inclusive access for…
When the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association of Nigeria (HKSAN) and Slum2School Africa came together in Lagos last week, the result was more than just a farewell dinner. It became a celebration of ideas, culture, education, and partnerships — all…