In a landmark move for Africa’s tech landscape, the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) has unveiled the Africa-Centred AI Institute (ACAII)—a groundbreaking hub designed to accelerate ethical, inclusive innovation tailored to the continent’s unique challenges and opportunities. Unlike one-size-fits-all…
Every year, the AI for Good Global Summit, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, brings together technologists, policymakers, and civil society leaders to explore how AI can advance global development goals. In 2025, amid the AI fervour,…
Anthony Nwachukwu Isiani describes his entry into education as anything but planned. A graduate of mechanical engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, his career trajectory initially pointed toward the oil and gas sector. However, while serving in the National…
In a significant stride toward reshaping Africa’s scientific landscape, Intelsat, in partnership with MaxIQ Space, has unveiled the next phase of its trailblazing Space STEM Program. Twelve visionary educational institutions across Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa have been selected…
In a strategic move to dominate the global artificial intelligence landscape, China has committed nearly $100 billion to national AI development. This monumental investment—recently confirmed by Chinese authorities—signals Beijing’s intent not only to expand its technological prowess but also to outpace…
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and shifting job market expectations, ETS (Educational Testing Service) is doubling down on its mission to shape the global workforce. Today, the organisation formally announces its Global Employability Test (GET) 2025, a pioneering…
In a bold stride toward preparing Nigeria’s youth for the digital future, NASCO Group harnessed the energy and ambition of over 800 young Nigerians aged 15 to 35. This dynamic initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts,…
In a dramatic escalation of content moderation, TikTok removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users during the first quarter of 2025. This figure marks a 50 percent increase compared to the final quarter of 2024, and it underscores TikTok’s intensified…
Nigeria’s higher education is on the brink. Once lauded as a beacon of intellectual promise in Africa, the country’s university landscape is now marred by systemic failure, manifest in technical hiccups during national exams, underfunded institutions, disruptions from chronic strikes,…
Imagine if every new teacher could access personalised, thoughtful coaching—anytime, anywhere. No longer constrained by time, location, or budget, AI stands poised to revolutionise how we prepare educators. By embedding intelligent coaching models into teacher training, we can finally address…
In a landmark display of international camaraderie and strategic foresight, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is personally guiding a commercial trade mission to Africa—officially opening new chapters of collaboration between London and Nigeria. With a 26‑company delegation under the Grow London…
Coursera has supercharged the AI learning boom in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), unveiling an expanded catalogue of 925+ generative AI (GenAI) courses, certifications, and toolkits. This initiative underscores a strategic response to the region’s rapid transformation and…
In a move designed to close skills gaps and drive growth in its energy sector, Nigeria’s federal government has announced it will award 5,000 overseas postgraduate scholarships through the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Drawn…
In a significant leap for education in Nigeria, telecommunications infrastructure giant ATC Nigeria and global educational-tech nonprofit ProFuturo have joined forces—and enlisted the Kukah Centre—to take definitive steps toward closing the country’s persistent digital divide. This freshly minted collaboration injects…
The University of Oxford has announced a landmark £97 million partnership with Fortescue Zero to pioneer next-generation battery technologies designed for heavy‑duty industries. Spearheaded under the EPSRC’s new Prosperity Partnerships initiative, this collaboration seeks to address a pivotal challenge: decarbonising…