In today’s ever-shifting digital landscape, many aspiring tech professionals in Nigeria—and across the globe—face an important crossroads: should one pursue Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (IT)? Each path offers compelling opportunities, but they carve out quite different career trajectories.…
The African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) is taking a decisive step forward in 2025, ramping up its efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) policy across the continent. Known for its deep expertise in economic development, ACET has announced an expanded…
In a clarion call at this year’s International Youth Day celebration in Akure, Ondo State, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) urged young people of the Niger Delta to lean into evolving technology opportunities—particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI)—as a way of…
In a bold move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s higher-education landscape, the Federal Government has announced a seven-year moratorium on establishing new tertiary institutions. The decision, endorsed at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on…
Nigeria’s 2025 WAEC (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) results plunged the education sector into panic, revealing cracks in WAEC’s processes, tech infrastructure, and security. As the dust settles, one truth stands: WAEC must act urgently if it wants to…
When a hotel becomes part of a town’s rhythm, it’s not just because of marble lobbies or polished staff uniforms. It’s because it learns the names of regulars, backs local initiatives, and becomes a stage for the town’s best nights.…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been hailed as a transformative force across industries. In journalism, AI promises speed, accuracy, and efficiency—automating transcription, enhancing fact-checking, and even generating news reports. Yet, despite its visibility, a striking paradox remains: AI adoption in journalism…
Ghana has entered a defining moment in its economic journey. With new revenue streams from the Pecan oil field and a booming mining sector, the nation has a rare opportunity to turn natural wealth into long-term prosperity. But the World…
In a significant stride for education in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially launched the groundbreaking of Curator University, a private tertiary institution in Modakeke destined to lead the way in artificial intelligence education—not just in the state, but…
Google has officially confirmed that its next big hardware event, “Made by Google,” will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The showcase will be streamed live from New York City at 1 PM Eastern Time (6 PM in Nigeria),…
When the Federal Government issued an urgent flood alert in early August 2025, warning residents in 15 states to brace for days of heavy rainfall, many Nigerians received the announcement with fear rather than preparedness. For families who had barely…
On Friday, 15 August 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Babatola Ayodele, led his management team on a courtesy visit to Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), the visionary founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). The meeting,…
Every society that dreams of prosperity invests first in the minds of its young people. In Nigeria, however, the classroom — the very engine room of human capital — is struggling to ignite. With alarming failure rates in core subjects…
Abuja, 16 August 2025 — In a move signalling robust international collaboration, the World Bank and the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) have taken a significant step in fortifying Nigeria’s mining sector. A high-powered delegation from the World Bank, led by…
In a twist no one saw coming, Perplexity AI, the young artificial intelligence company that has been making waves in Silicon Valley, has put forward a staggering $34.5 billion (₦34.5 trillion) bid to acquire Google Chrome, the world’s most popular…