Nigeria has taken a bold step into the future of cultural preservation and tourism with the launch of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) Digital Museum. Announced by Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and…
In a development that has set the Nigerian higher education community abuzz, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has officially issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. This stark pronouncement signals rising tensions and puts the nation’s polytechnic…
At the recent Namibia Oil & Gas Conference held in Windhoek, Nigeria proudly took its place on the international stage as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) showcased the strides…
The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, has officially announced the opening of its online portal for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise. This announcement, made on Friday, 15 August 2025, marks the start of a crucial phase for candidates…
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is setting the stage for what it calls a “tech-driven reset” of Nigeria’s banking industry, positioning technology and policy as twin pillars for the sector’s transformation. In a financial landscape where artificial…
On 13 August 2025, Nigeria officially granted a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), green-lighting all-important nonstop service between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Lagos, Nigeria. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Aviation…
In a bold and hopeful stride, Ethiopia and Nigeria are joining forces to develop a fleet of African-made drones, marking an exciting milestone for the continent’s technological independence. This collaboration spans both civilian and military applications, reflecting a shared ambition…
In a case that is quickly drawing attention across West Africa, Lonestar Cell MTN, one of Liberia’s largest telecom operators, has taken the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to court over a US$15,000 fine for noise pollution. The dispute centres…
At long last, Vodacom’s persistent four-year pursuit of a strategic stake in fibre infrastructure through Maziv is bearing fruit. In a landmark ruling on 15th August 2025, South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court gave the green light to Vodacom’s plan to…
In a candid yet hopeful address, Microsoft has spotlighted the untapped potential of AI deployment across sectors in Nigeria. Delivered by the General Manager of Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Abideen Yusuf, the message comes at a time when the nation’s…
On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, GMind AI and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create an AI-driven teaching platform for over 1.5 million licensed educators across the nation. This marks a…
In a bold display of vision and resolve, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has rolled out its draft African EdTech 2030 vision, plan, and policy framework, inviting stakeholders across the continent to help refine it. Unveiled amidst the vibrant…
The world is currently experiencing a rush for artificial intelligence (AI) investment, but Africa’s share remains worryingly small. In Q2 2025, global AI startups attracted a massive US$47.3 billion in fresh capital. Yet, African AI firms managed to secure only…
In a scandal that is rocking Nigeria’s National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), staffers are raising grave allegations of fraud and large-scale job racketeering under the tenure of Executive Secretary Professor Idris Bugaje. According to insiders, the board has been…
On August 14, 2025, A+ Computer Training Technology Limited (A+ CTT) made waves in Nigeria’s education landscape with the unveiling of EduBot Nigeria, an AI-powered chatbot engineered to bring structured learning in indigenous languages right to the grassroots. Held at…