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…
African Technology and Innovation Institutes forum has issued a rallying cry at its first-ever African Industrial Forum: the continent stands on the brink of a transformative, tech-led industrial renaissance. More than a summit, this event—held under the banner “Africa’s Future:…
Nigeria’s homegrown fintech champion, Remita, has emerged not merely as a payment gateway, but as a mission-critical financial infrastructure—the backbone powering both public and private digital transactions across Africa. Developed by SystemSpecs and managed under Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL),…
Modern Africa stands at a digital inflexion point, driven by a sweeping transformation across industries. According to a recent SAP study, the continent is witnessing unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities as organisations race to keep pace with…
The Malala Fund, a global champion for girls’ education co‑founded by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and her father, Ziauddin, has announced a landmark $50 million pledge to advance secondary education — with a special eye on Nigeria’s most marginalised girls. This bold commitment,…
Since its founding in February 2023 by Nigerian public-policy advisor Imade Bibowei‑Osuobeni, Tech Herfrica has emerged as a trailblazing force for Tech Herfrica digital inclusion across rural Africa. Based in Abuja and active in six countries—Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania—the non‑profit…
Nigeria is poised to close a critical knowledge gap, thanks to a trailblazing digital initiative. The Federal Ministry of Education, under the leadership of Hon. Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has launched the BRIDGE platform for diaspora education, a bespoke online…