Chimezirim Bassey

Chimezirim Bassey

Chimezirim Bassey is a seasoned writer with over seven years of experience covering technology and education across Africa and beyond. He combines deep industry knowledge with a humanised, engaging writing style to break down complex topics into insights that are both accessible and compelling. Chimezirim has contributed to high-profile publications, delivering in-depth analysis on emerging tech trends, digital learning innovations, and policy developments, while consistently focusing on the practical impact of technology on education and society.

ECOWAS Parliament Pushes for AI Legal & Education Framework

ECOWAS Parliament Pushes for AI Legal & Education Framework

The ECOWAS Parliament is taking decisive steps to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence by advocating for a comprehensive framework that integrates AI regulation and educational reform across West Africa. This dual-pronged initiative aims to build a secure legal…

Mobile Money, USSD Expand Financial Access by 64% in Nigeria

Mobile Money, USSD Expand Financial Access by 64% in Nigeria

Across Nigeria, a noticeable financial revolution is underway—and it’s being powered not by traditional banks, but by the humble mobile phone. A compelling new report from SBM Intelligence reveals how mobile money and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) have driven…

UNIUYO Medical Lecturers Begin Strike Over VC Selection

UNIUYO Medical Lecturers Begin Strike Over VC Selection

Medical lecturers at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), affiliated with the Teaching Hospital, have launched an indefinite strike starting at midnight on 26 June 2025, expressing strong opposition to the Vice-Chancellor appointment process. Led by the Medical and Dental Consultants…

Minister Orders UNIUYO to Revise VC Advert Amid Strike Threat

Minister Orders UNIUYO to Revise VC Advert Amid Strike Threat

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has stepped in decisively to address mounting tensions at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). In a robust directive issued today, the minister called for the immediate withdrawal and revision of the Vice‑Chancellor (VC) vacancy…

SSANU Demands Withheld Salaries, Threatens Action

SSANU Demands Withheld Salaries, Threatens Action

In a powerful communique issued at the close of its 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has delivered a clear ultimatum to the federal government: release all withheld salaries and align salary…

Cambridge Champions Tech and Green Skills for Nigerian Youth

Cambridge Champions Tech and Green Skills for Nigerian Youth

Cambridge University has emerged as a champion of innovation and sustainable development, insisting that Nigeria’s young people must embrace both cutting-edge technology and green skills to thrive in today’s fast-evolving world. Through scholarships, incubators, practical business ventures, and student-led initiatives,…