Effective July 1, 2025, Belgium’s banks introduced a new mandatory step: before processing any online money transfers, they must verify that the beneficiary’s name matches the account number. This enhancement forms part of a national effort to reduce fraud and…
In a historic moment for the tech world, Nvidia Corporation briefly eclipsed a staggering $3.92 trillion in market value on July 3, briefly overtaking Apple’s previous all-time high of $3.915 trillion . This milestone marks Nvidia as the first-ever company…
On Monday, July 7, 2025, Enugu State will witness a historic moment as it takes flight into the aviation industry with the official launch of Enugu Air. Spearheaded by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration, this bold initiative positions Enugu as an…
In a significant moment for both tech enthusiasts and lifestyle seekers in Nigeria, LG Electronics has officially rolled out its MoodUP™ refrigerator, a product that marries forward-thinking smart capabilities with bold style and eco-conscious design. Launched July 6, 2025, in…
On July 6, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) imposed a record-breaking ₦766.242 million fine on Multichoice Nigeria, citing significant breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act). This penalty marks the largest single fine issued under the Act…
Healing Data began its journey in 2014, when Nigeria faced its first Ebola outbreak from a Liberian traveller, thrusting healthcare and tech into the spotlight. Twenty confirmed cases. Eight lives lost—nearly 40 percent mortality. For Amina Ahmad, a freshly returned Nigerian…
On July 6, 2025, Professor Adenike Osofisan—Nigeria’s pioneering female professor of computer science—issued a rallying call for women in academia to support one another with tangible actions rather than mere symbolism. Reflecting on decades of trailblazing in a male-dominated field,…
At the heart of Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, lies the Federal Polytechnic Offa—an educational institution celebrated for nurturing hands-on, technical expertise. Yet today, that promise appears to be slipping through the cracks. Engineering students are sounding the alarm: practical sessions—once…
In a decisive display of unity and civic-minded resolve, the Student Representative Council (SRC) of Obafemi Awolowo University (commonly referred to as “Great Ife”) has officially rebuked a growing trend of what it labels “academic abnormalities.” The SRC’s stinging public…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a clarion call to Nigeria’s universities: shift from theoretical discourse to tangible, solution-oriented research that directly addresses the country’s socio-economic challenges. Speaking on July 6, 2025, via Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, Tinubu highlighted the urgent need for…
In a resolute move to confront Nigeria’s education emergency, the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has forged a vital partnership with the NEEM Foundation. Announced on July 6, 2025, via the Ministry’s official X page, this collaboration signifies an ambitious…
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing education—it might be upending the very foundations of academia. Across campuses worldwide, professors and administrators are asking the same unsettling question: Is ChatGPT killing higher education? The AI Tsunami and College Life When OpenAI launched…
In a forward-looking move announced on July 4 & 5, 2025, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy. This free Digital Skills Programme for Educators and Students is designed to equip Nigeria’s…
In a strategic move poised to reshape Nigeria’s telecom landscape, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and 9mobile have unveiled a three-year nationwide roaming agreement, sanctioned by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This partnership allows 9mobile subscribers to seamlessly access MTN’s extensive…
In a sharply candid message to Amazon’s global workforce, CEO Andy Jassy has once again confirmed that the relentless advance of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the company’s labour structure—moving away from traditional corporate roles toward an AI-led future.…