Nigeria has once again taken centre stage in Africa’s fast-growing tech ecosystem, emerging as the most represented country in the 10th edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. The latest cohort reflects not just numbers, but a deeper…
Apple has officially entered a new chapter in its corporate history, confirming a major leadership shake-up that will see Tim Cook step away from the CEO position after more than a decade at the helm. The announcement, which has drawn…
Across Africa, conversations about skills, jobs, and employability have taken a sharper turn in recent years. Now, Nigeria and Uganda are stepping into a deeper partnership aimed at fixing one of the continent’s long-standing challenges: inconsistent skills certification systems that…
Nigeria is facing a growing concern over its ability to maintain full control of its digital ecosystem, as stakeholders warn that heavy reliance on foreign digital platforms and infrastructure could weaken national sovereignty in the long run. The warning comes…
Lagos State Government has taken a major step towards tightening digital security with the unveiling of new cybersecurity guidelines designed to protect businesses, public institutions, and everyday internet users. The move comes as cybercrime continues to rise and digital adoption…
Nigeria’s internet governance space has renewed calls for stronger adoption of the .ng domain, with the country’s internet registry warning that continued dependence on foreign web addresses is draining value from the local digital economy and weakening Nigeria’s digital identity.…
Nigeria’s push toward a fully digital-driven economy continues to gather momentum as new initiatives emerge to bridge the country’s growing technology skills gap. One of such initiatives has recently produced fresh graduates, further strengthening hopes that young Nigerians can compete…
Nigeria is taking a decisive step to confront the growing threat of fraud linked to mobile phone numbers, as the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission deepen collaboration to secure the country’s financial and telecoms systems. The…
Telecommunications operators across Africa are shifting strategy in a way that could redefine digital inclusion on the continent. Rather than focusing mainly on expanding network infrastructure, industry leaders are now placing device affordability at the centre of their growth agenda,…
Nigeria’s fight against crime is entering a new phase, driven not just by boots on the ground but by bytes, algorithms and intelligent systems. Experts are now drawing attention to the urgent need for the country to embrace artificial intelligence…
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has been recognised as the Most Innovative Cabinet Minister of the Year 2025, a development that is already generating conversations across the country’s policy and education landscape. The honour, conferred by Independent Newspapers Limited,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released another batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, offering relief to hundreds of thousands of candidates who have been anxiously waiting to know their performance. In its latest update,…
Nigeria’s growing startup ecosystem is once again placing women at the centre of innovation, as the Standard Chartered Foundation, Village Capital, and Enterprise Development Centre jointly announce the launch of the 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator. The initiative is now…
Nigeria’s growing digital economy received a fresh boost as Credit Direct and vivo formalised a financing partnership designed to make smartphones more accessible to millions of Nigerians. According to TechCabal, the agreement, signed in Lagos on April 17, 2026, introduces…
Nigeria’s ambition to deepen its digital economy received a major boost as Quest Merchant Bank formally takes on the role of transaction advisor for Project BRIDGE, a flagship broadband infrastructure initiative designed to transform connectivity across the country. The appointment…