Artificial intelligence is changing what it means to be prepared for the workplace, and education systems are beginning to respond to that reality. The conversation is gradually moving beyond whether students should use AI in the classroom to a more…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to lift restrictions placed on bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, a move that is expected to restore the state’s access to public funds…
Governments across the world are significantly increasing investments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, commonly known as STEM, as they respond to growing concerns about future workforce shortages. With artificial intelligence, automation, clean energy, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing reshaping industries,…
Artificial intelligence is no longer viewed as an optional digital skill in classrooms around the world. Instead, education leaders are increasingly treating AI readiness as a basic requirement for schools that want to prepare students for the realities of tomorrow’s…
As the demand for digital skills continues to rise across Africa, STEM Africa Fest is encouraging a shift from traditional classroom teaching to practical, innovation-driven learning that prepares young people for the future of work. The annual event has grown…
Nigeria is taking another significant step towards modernising its education sector with the introduction of a Unified Education Data System, a digital platform designed to bring together education records from across the country into one reliable database. For decades, one…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is transforming industries, classrooms and workplaces at an unprecedented pace. Yet, as governments, businesses and schools rush to equip people with AI skills, one major challenge is becoming impossible to ignore. There are simply…
Artificial intelligence is no longer just another technology shaping the future. It is becoming one of the biggest forces influencing education, business, healthcare, agriculture, finance, and government across the world. As demand for AI professionals continues to rise, universities across…
I know a lot of people must have heard about the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. It is the proposal through which FIFA wants to sell a minority stake linked to the commercial value of the FIFA World Cup to private…
Nigeria’s ambition to become Africa’s biggest source of artificial intelligence talent by 2030 is no longer a distant dream. It is a goal that is increasingly shaping conversations across government, universities, technology companies and the startup ecosystem. With one of…
Nigeria’s education technology ecosystem is set for another major boost as Co Creation Hub, popularly known as CcHub, and the Mastercard Foundation have unveiled plans to support 12 promising Nigerian EdTech startups with equity-free grants of up to $100,000 each.…
As businesses race to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations, many are discovering that adopting powerful AI tools is only part of the journey. The bigger challenge is ensuring these systems remain secure, accountable and aligned with business goals.…
Nigeria is positioning itself to become a major force in Africa’s fast-growing health technology industry as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration pushes an ambitious agenda to transform healthcare through innovation, digital solutions and private sector investment. The Federal Government believes…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life in Nigeria. From chatbots and virtual assistants to online banking, healthcare and social media, AI-powered tools are changing how people work, learn and communicate. However, technology experts are warning that this…
Africa’s digital future depends not only on faster internet or smarter artificial intelligence but also on whether technology can understand the way Africans naturally communicate. Across the continent, millions of people effortlessly switch between languages in everyday conversations, yet most…