On the morning of 10 July 2025, the vibrant city of Lagos will host one of Africa’s most dynamic education gatherings: the EduFuture Conference 2025. This year’s event unfolds at Vibranium Valley, located at 42 Local Airport Road, Ikeja, with doors opening promptly…
In a significant milestone celebrating innovation and national pride, 74 finalists have been selected from over 3,000 competition entries across Nigeria to partake in the prestigious NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025. Organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and…
In a startling revelation, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has disclosed that only 39% of candidates who sat for the 2025 entrance examination into Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) achieved the minimum pass mark of 50% and above.…
In a bold step toward future-ready education, Experience AI, a pioneering initiative spearheaded by NerdzFactory in partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind, has launched an ambitious programme to equip 3,150 secondary school teachers in Nigeria with foundational artificial…
In a far-reaching move to enhance the quality of education in Nigeria’s commercial heartland, the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) recently launched a comprehensive induction programme designed to prepare 1,500 newly recruited post-primary school teachers for the challenges of…
In a resounding move to accelerate digital empowerment across Africa, UpSkill Universe has unveiled its latest initiative—“Skills for Business”—in collaboration with tech giants HP and Google. This groundbreaking programme is tailored to strategically uplift 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
In a decisive step toward deepening digital finance across Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria) partnered with digital currency exchange Quidax to convene a pivotal two‑day educational workshop. The collaboration brought together high‑level decision‑makers from commercial banks, pension…
In a decisive move that signals a new chapter in tech distribution across West Africa, TD Africa, Nigeria’s leading distributor of enterprise technology, has deepened its strategic alliance with global innovator Zebra Technologies. The announcement follows a high-level partner engagement…
In a notable milestone for African tech innovation, Cybervergent has been honoured by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of its Technology Pioneers for 2025—a global recognition reserved for startups that are reshaping industries through groundbreaking technology and responsible…
Google is doubling down on its artificial intelligence ambitions with a colossal $75 billion capital investment in 2025 dedicated to AI infrastructure. This sweeping move aims to accelerate the development of data centres, server capacity, and networking systems, and signals a…
On August 19, 2025, Sydney—and virtually, for attendees across the region—will host one of the most anticipated events for tech executives and innovation leaders in Asia Pacific: the Forrester Technology & Innovation Summit APAC. Today, Forrester has released the full…
In a major development for education within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has officially called off its nearly four‑month strike. Effective today, primary school teachers are ordered to resume duties, marking a critical step…
Salaries remain at the heart of the latest standoff as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) escalates its campaign for timely remuneration, enforcing its long-standing “no pay, no work” principle. Several branches have effectively halted lectures and other academic…
The Federal Government has officially responded to swirling reports, clarifying that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not currently on strike. Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, shared this assurance in a clear, direct statement to…
In a decisive policy shift, the Federal Government has set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Announced on July 8, 2025, during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) policy meeting in Abuja, the…