Africa is no longer a passive stage in global power plays. As the U.S. recedes, a Multipolar Africa is emerging, reshaping geopolitics through diversified partnerships, expanded agency, and new definitions of development. Setting the Scene: U.S. Retreat and a Continent…
Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST) Vice-Chancellor and Executive Director of the Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), Professor Qrisstuberg Amua, has issued a compelling critique of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), characterising them as instruments…
At a moving graduation ceremony held in Lagos today, education advocate and business leader Olubunmi Aboderin‑Talabi delivered a compelling message to the graduates: “Education still holds the key to the future.” Drawing from the accomplishments of prominent Nigerians across diverse…
In what is being called a transformative turning point for African healthcare, a Nairobi-based pharmaceutical manufacturer has become the first in Africa to produce a World Health Organisation (WHO)–pre‑qualified first-line HIV medicine. The product—TLD, a fixed-dose combination of tenofovir disoproxil…
With the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) enforcement window rapidly approaching, AI providers—from global tech giants to agile startups—are sounding the alarm. Scheduled to take effect on August 2, 2025, the Act introduces sweeping obligations for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models,…
In a landmark moment for education on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA‑NEPAD) has released the draft EdTech 2030 African plan for education technology Unveiled, a bold framework designed to revolutionise learning by 2030. Officially presented at…
Artificial intelligence is swiftly transforming education worldwide—but amid this evolution, Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The continent cannot afford to be left behind. Moyo Orekoya, co‑founder of the AI‑powered teaching platform Shepherd, is sounding the alarm: Africa must seize…
Groq, a fast‑rising artificial intelligence chip startup aiming to rival industry heavyweight Nvidia, has sharply reduced its projected revenue for fiscal 2025. Once forecasting more than $2 billion in revenue, Groq now estimates barely $500 million, revealing a dramatic scale‑back amidst ongoing…
Microsoft’s August 2025 Windows 11 update delivers an impressive jump in both AI-powered capabilities and visual refinement, with new tools powered by Copilot and rounded design accents that breathe fresh life into the operating system. Starting this month, many of these…
Alphabet’s late‑stage venture arm, CapitalG, and global chip giant Nvidia are reportedly in advanced discussions to lead a new funding round backing Vast Data, an artificial intelligence infrastructure provider, at a potential valuation of up to $30 billion. The talks, described…
On August 1, 2025, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the start of a landmark demonstration project in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. In collaboration with Tokuyama Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, Honda brought to life a stationary fuel cell power station…
In a major milestone for applied artificial intelligence, NTT has introduced what it describes as the world’s first AI technology capable of visualising experts’ decision‑making processes from dialogue data with roughly 90% accuracy. This leap forward promises to transform how…
In a highlight moment at ISTE 2025, ASUS unveiled its most advanced education‑focused technology lineup yet, redefining what modern classrooms and learning environments can achieve. From ruggedised laptops built to endure active school life to AI‑enhanced collaboration tools, ASUS showcased cutting‑edge…
PORTMAN University, based in Chicago, has officially launched the world’s first fully AI‑powered online university recognised by global accreditation bodies. Blending artificial intelligence with international academic standards, PORTMAN is positioning itself as the vanguard of future-ready education—a move designed to…
In the second quarter of 2025, tech titans like Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), and Meta turned up the heat on artificial intelligence investments—massively expanding capital expenditures—to power everything from cloud infrastructure to ad targeting innovations. The eye‑popping costs have raised eyebrows,…