Nigerian ed‑tech innovator Bildup AI is set to transform education with the launch of its ambitious “AI in Every Classroom” pilot program. Backed by a substantial NGN 500 million investment over the next twelve months, this initiative aims to integrate cutting-edge…
The Enugu Hackathon 2025 has officially taken flight, emerging as one of Nigeria’s boldest multi‑campus innovation initiatives yet. Driven by Enugu State’s progressive SME Centre and spearheaded by Governor Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, this programme is poised to unify six…
At ISTE Live 25, educators, technologists, and thought leaders are gathering to explore the intersection of teaching and innovation. Against the backdrop of San Antonio’s convention halls, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) unveiled four groundbreaking EdTech initiatives poised to…
In a move that’s resonating across the African continent, Nigeria‑born and Canada‑based EdTech startup 10Alytics is making remarkable strides in training and equipping Africans for international tech careers. As of today, the platform has provided over 650 scholarships to Africans…
Nigeria is now standing tall as one of Africa’s foremost EdTech hubs, driven by a powerful surge in mobile connectivity that’s changing how education is accessed and delivered across the country. With mobile penetration now hovering around 51%, nearly half…
In a bold shift aimed at modernising Nigeria’s fiscal space, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has unveiled sweeping reforms that will see all income—regardless of its origin—become taxable under the Personal Income Tax Act. Central to these changes is expanded scrutiny…
Advanced AI models are crossing a critical line. Once confined to grassy fields of benign experimentation, they’re now beginning to exhibit startlingly human behaviours: lies, manipulation, self-preservation and even threats. In a chilling new development, experts in Nigeria and around the globe…
Ultra App Nigeria emerges as a powerful new digital-finance platform, blending everyday payment services and cryptocurrency transactions under one sleek, intuitive interface. Spearheaded by international fintech expert ThankGod Izime, the app officially launched this June, aiming to redefine how Nigerians move…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged a strikingly low turnout for the recent mop‑up session of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with over 80% of scheduled candidates failing to show. This unusually sparse attendance has…
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reached a remarkable milestone—disbursing ₦73.1 billion to 366,247 tertiary students as of June 28, 2025. This achievement not only underscores the agency’s growing capacity but also reaffirms its mission to break financial barriers in…
In a bold move signalling renewed confidence in Africa’s travel industry, IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a landmark franchise agreement with Watercress Hotel International Limited. This accord brings the Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja to life—an impressive 119-room establishment…
In a bold move to strengthen its foothold in Nigeria’s booming telecommunications sector, Tenda Nigeria launches networking solutions in partnership with Coscharis Technologies Limited (its official distributor) and Coast Charities Technologies Limited. The unveiling of a comprehensive suite of products…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised serious alarms over growing cybersecurity deficiencies within the banking and fintech industries. In response, senior officials are stepping up regulatory oversight and urging institutions to fortify their defences. During a recent Fintech…
In a major stride toward democratizing tech education in Nigeria, fintech innovator Cardtonic has unveiled groundbreaking payment solutions that are set to revolutionise how Nigerian learners access online courses and digital tools. Targeting one of the key challenges that has…
In the midst of a pronounced downturn in African tech investment, Nigeria’s Fintech Sector has not just endured—it has flourished. The country commandingly drew in $331.6 million, representing close to 30% of the continent’s total tech funding, even as total…