In a compelling appeal issued on July 20, 2025, the Sir Ahmad Bello Memorial Foundation urged immediate and resolute action to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria. The Foundation asserts that revitalising this sector is crucial…
In a passionate and forward-looking address at the Music & Motivation Conference in Kaduna over the weekend, industry leaders and education advocates urged federal and state governments across Nigeria’s northern region to champion the next generation of talent. Their message:…
In a bold and transformative move for Nigeria’s burgeoning tech industry, INGRYD Academy has announced a strategic partnership with the globally recognized ISACA, aiming to offer top-tier tech certifications at unparalleled affordability. Set to roll out over the next five…
In the first half of 2025, the education sector experienced a 23% year-over-year increase in ransomware attacks, propelling schools, colleges, and universities into the list of top cybercrime targets. Analysis from Comparitech—a respected cybersecurity and data privacy platform—reveals that 130…
In a milestone for Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMICIDE), working alongside the Aig‑Imoukhuede Foundation and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has launched the Nigeria Web Design Standards (NWDS) initiative.…
Nigeria’s flagship 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative—a central pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”—is accelerating its rollout of AI and digital skills training. First launched in October 2023 under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital…
Today marks the opening day of InSITE 2025: Informing Science + IT Education Summit, a landmark event uniting thought leaders, educators, and innovators from across Africa—and beyond—in Abuja, Nigeria. Hosted by the Informing Science Institute in collaboration with educational and…
Nigeria’s education system stands at a pivotal crossroads. Long beset by underfunding, outdated curricula, insecurity, and uneven policy implementation, it is now showing signs of transformation. But is this enough to rescue the nation’s soaring youth potential? Here’s a comprehensive,…
The digital economy took centre stage as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) lauded the late former President Muhammadu Buhari for igniting a deep-rooted transformation across Nigeria’s digital landscape. On July 17, 2025, NITDA’s management and staff offered heartfelt…
In a compelling statement highlighting impact, Edidiong Mbong, the influential CEO of SolarRock Technologies, passionately argues for the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, not as a distant, futuristic marvel, but as a practical tool with local relevance and global impact.…
As Nigeria grapples with escalating insecurity—from insurgency, banditry, and kidnappings to rising cross-border criminal influxes—an important shift is underway. An emerging trend toward domestically designed and manufactured defence tools is proving a pivotal game-changer. Dr Bright Echefu, Chairman of EIB Stractoc Limited,…
A powerful wave of anger has swept through Enugu State after a brand-new “Smart School” in Mpu Ward, Aninri LGA, collapsed just weeks after construction commenced. Valued at ₦1.3 billion (around $845,000), this ambitious educational infrastructure was meant to signal…
The Nigerian print and packaging sector is poised at a pivotal moment. Modern automation, intelligent workflows, and sustainable approaches are converging to reshape an industry long held back by outdated systems and resource constraints. According to Olakunle Ogunjobi, Technical Director at…
In an impassioned appeal today at NELFUND’s inaugural hybrid media briefing in Abuja, the Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, demanded that tertiary institutions promptly refund students who were forced to pay tuition fees out-of-pocket, only to have the Nigerian Education…
In a time when youth unemployment remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria, Diageo Nigeria has stepped up with a powerful, people-first initiative designed to equip young people with real-world job skills, confidence, and purpose. Through its 2025 Learning for Life…