Chimezirim Bassey

Chimezirim Bassey

Chimezirim Bassey is a seasoned writer with over seven years of experience covering technology and education across Africa and beyond. He combines deep industry knowledge with a humanised, engaging writing style to break down complex topics into insights that are both accessible and compelling. Chimezirim has contributed to high-profile publications, delivering in-depth analysis on emerging tech trends, digital learning innovations, and policy developments, while consistently focusing on the practical impact of technology on education and society.

Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Power Outages Cast a Long Shadow

Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Power Outages Cast a Long Shadow

Nigeria’s ambition to become a digital powerhouse is crystal clear: fintech platforms, e-commerce enterprises, online learning tools, digital health services—these are the engines of tomorrow. Yet, day-to-day, a far more mundane adversary looms large: erratic electricity. In city markets and…

Kenya’s Position in the Global AI Readiness Arena

Kenya’s Position in the Global AI Readiness Arena

Kenya has just earned a respectable position in the global artificial intelligence (AI) readiness landscape—ranked 8th in Africa and 93rd globally, according to the 2024 Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index. This metric examines a country’s preparedness to adopt and…

Nigeria Pushes Blockchain Growth with Roqqu–SiBAN Pact

Nigeria Pushes Blockchain Growth with Roqqu–SiBAN Pact

In an exciting development for the nation’s digital economy, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has sealed a strategic partnership with Roqqu, a leading digital-finance and blockchain solutions firm. Their collaboration promises to reshape Nigeria’s blockchain landscape…

Rethinking Nigeria’s Higher Education Future

Rethinking Nigeria’s Higher Education Future

Just two weeks ago, the federal government announced a blanket seven-year moratorium on founding new tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This bold policy shift is meant to tackle a range of long-standing concerns—underfunding, accreditation lapses, and rampant establishment of substandard colleges.…

Firms Move to Promote Inclusive Access to Education in Oyo

Firms Move to Promote Inclusive Access to Education in Oyo

In a commendable collaboration aimed at promoting inclusive and equitable access to education, OPay Digital Services has teamed up with Brace-Up The Young Foundation to launch a transformative back-to-school initiative. The outreach’s first phase took place recently at Government College,…

Free Data Science Courses You Can Apply in 2025

Free Data Science Courses You Can Apply in 2025

In our quick-changing world, data science stands out as not just a field, but a superpower. As companies and institutions scramble to harness data’s potential, the demand for skilled professionals skyrockets. The good news for Nigerians? You don’t need a…