In recent years, Africa has made remarkable progress in digital literacy and infrastructure—the rollout of mobile broadband and the expansion of mobile money ecosystems have connected millions more than ever before. Yet, despite these gains, online banking adoption remains stubbornly…
In a move that could alter the trajectory of Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Federal Government (FG) yesterday unveiled a 25-member committee charged with designing the “Nigerian Education Data Initiative.” Simultaneously, the government emphasised that it has yet to enter…
Nigeria’s higher education system stands at a vital crossroads. While our growing population continues to seek access to tertiary institutions, we must recognise that quantity without quality serves little purpose. A recent opinion piece raised an important concern: thousands of…
As of 28–29 August 2025, a significant global convergence is underway in Santiago de Chile — the World Summit on Teachers (WST). Organised by UNESCO and hosted by the Government of Chile, this summit is nothing short of a watershed.…
In a powerful, timely address in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr. Sonny Echono, delivered a clear message to university vice-chancellors, polytechnic rectors, and college principals alike: enough with the hesitation—our day-to-day operations, teaching,…
Education in Kwara State is about to undergo one of its most significant transformations in decades. On 28 August 2025, the government announced the rollout of a ₦20 billion education infrastructure programme designed to modernise schools across all 193 wards…
On 19 July 2025, the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos buzzed with the infectious energy of over 3,000 young people eager to explore, experiment, and engage at the fifth edition of STEM Africa Fest. Branded with the inspiring theme “AI…
In today’s fast-paced digital age, African youth face a double bind: a surging population teeming with ambition, yet persistent barriers to accessing meaningful digital learning. At the heart of this struggle lies Pan Afrodigital, an institution quietly rewriting the narrative—bringing…
In a strategic move that has captured the attention of stakeholders across Nigeria’s banking sector, Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective 29 August 2025. This timely appointment…
Johannesburg, South Africa – On 28 August 2025, the future of African education took a bold step forward when Chery International unveiled its “Powering Tomorrow through Education” initiative at the Champion for Education in Africa event. The launch also marked…
In a remarkable projection earlier today, Zabira Technologies, a prominent digital assets exchange, has forecasted that stablecoins will become a core mechanism for business transactions in Nigeria within the next one to three years. This bold prediction was unveiled at…
In a nation brimming with potential, the clarion call from the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr Kashifu Inuwa, was loud and clear: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is central to Nigeria’s pursuit of a $1-trillion economy. At…
Nigeria is navigating a worrying rise in cyberthreats, with Kaspersky’s data revealing that nearly 6.5 million attack attempts were thwarted in the first six months of 2025. The steep uptick in incidents—from phishing and spyware to password-stealing malware—underscores the urgency…
In a world still buzzing with AI hype, Nvidia’s boss, Jensen Huang, has stepped forward to offer a calm, measured voice. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, he dispelled murmurs of a cooling AI chip market, insisting that the rush is…
On 25 August 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) unfurled a transformative directive that reshapes the landscape of digital payments across the nation. In a circular addressed to every licensed player in the payments ecosystem—from Deposit Money Banks and…