The University of Lagos (UNILAG), one of Nigeria’s most prestigious higher institutions, has lost 239 first-class lecturers within seven years, raising deep concerns about the sustainability of the nation’s academic system. Former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, revealed this startling figure…
In a decisive stride towards transforming education across Abia State, the government has officially commenced the 12-day induction and training of 5,349 newly recruited teachers. The programme, a flagship of Governor Alex Otti’s AbiaFIRST Education Initiative, is unfolding in the…
Today, on August 27, 2025, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at the University of Abuja joined a nationwide protest by Lecturers, calling on the federal government to honour long-overdue payments and implement a renegotiated agreement that has…
Nigeria’s educational landscape is at a crossroads—one where complacency and outdated expectations must give way to innovation, realism, and collective effort. For too long, Nigerians have expected the state to bear the entire burden of nurturing, training, and educating future…
Not too long ago, biomedical engineering barely made it into the headlines in Nigeria. It was a field that remained on the fringes of medical practice, often overshadowed by more traditional branches of healthcare. But today, that story is changing…
In a remarkable move set to transform the agricultural financing landscape across sub-Saharan Africa, Sahel Capital’s Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA) has secured a significant $10 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, managed through…
Every innovation starts with a simple question: how can things be done better? For Zippcart, a Nigerian tech startup founded in Choba, Rivers State, that question revolved around one of the most frustrating aspects of shopping in Africa—endless checkout queues.…
In Lagos recently, the Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, laid out a bold ambition — for Nigeria’s satellite communications utility to generate ₦8 billion in revenue over the next three years. This target, she explained, will be met…
Space42, the rapidly growing AI-powered SpaceTech enterprise from the United Arab Emirates, has inked a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM). The historic signing happened during the state visit of UAE President…
In a vibrant gathering at the scenic Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, the much-anticipated Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC 2025) has officially begun, heralding what Kenya’s Secretary for ICT, E-Government and Digital Economy, Mary Kerema, described as the continent’s…
In an announcement that has Nigerians and global tech lovers already buzzing, Apple has formally confirmed its next major launch: the eagerly awaited “Awe-Dropping” event is set for Tuesday, 9 September 2025. The invite—characterised by a luminous Apple logo surrounded…
In a major shift for the education sector, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has officially taken over the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative, a programme designed to educate and empower one million underserved Nigerian girls by 2030. The handover, announced during…
When some people think of “education innovation,” they may picture Silicon Valley or Scandinavian classrooms. But Africa—despite its challenges—has become a hub of ingenious, scalable solutions tailor-made for its diverse contexts. From Malawi’s adaptive learning tablets to Tanzania’s home-grown educational…
The Global Smart Education Conference 2025, held in Beijing from August 18 to 20, ushered in a remarkable moment for African education. Amidst global discourse on smart learning, the inaugural African Inclusive Education Forum took centre stage—an initiative of immense…
In a world where innovation often collides with profit, a new blockchain initiative named BabyBitcoin emerges, offering not just financial opportunity but a powerful promise: to fund schools and wells in underserved African communities. As the presale goes live, the…