In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, a quiet but powerful reality continues to shape the success or failure of many startups. It is not artificial intelligence. It is not blockchain. It is not even funding. It is the device in the…
Across Nigeria, a quiet transformation is underway in markets, motor parks and rural town centres where small structures powered by the sun are beginning to redefine access to electricity, digital services and local commerce. Solar-powered tech kiosks, once seen as…
In workshops across Nigeria, a quiet transformation is taking place. From roadside mechanics in busy urban centres to organised auto repair hubs, artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how vehicle faults are detected and fixed. What was once a process…
Nigeria is stepping up its fight against digital piracy as the Nigerian Copyright Commission intensifies efforts to protect creative works through the deployment of modern technology. The move signals a shift from traditional enforcement methods to a more coordinated, tech-driven…
Africa’s technology ecosystem is once again under the spotlight as fresh developments across telecoms, artificial intelligence, and startup innovation reshape conversations about the continent’s digital future. The latest Techpoint Digest captures a moment of tension and opportunity, where regulatory decisions,…
Nigeria has taken a significant step in addressing the growing challenge of false information with the launch of a UNESCO-backed media institute designed to strengthen information integrity, deepen critical thinking, and build a more informed society. The initiative, unveiled in…
Nigeria’s education crisis has again come into sharp focus as the Federal Government revealed that about 15 million children across the country are currently out of school. The disclosure, made at a national education gathering in Jos, highlights what officials…
Nigeria is making a renewed push to address its deepening out-of-school children crisis, as education experts, policymakers and stakeholders warn that the situation has reached a critical point requiring urgent, coordinated action. Across the country, concerns are mounting over millions…
Global energy management giant Schneider Electric has delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, riding a powerful wave of demand driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centre expansion across the world. The company’s latest performance reflects a broader global shift where technology…
MTN Nigeria has wrapped up a landmark 100-hour youth-driven innovation and cultural experience in Lagos, marking a bold shift in how corporate organisations engage with young Nigerians and support the country’s fast-growing creative and tech ecosystem. The initiative, which formed…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has uncovered troubling cases of financial misconduct across tertiary institutions, with evidence pointing to the diversion of students’ fees and other widespread irregularities that threaten trust in the country’s education system. EFCC flags growing financial misconduct in…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is facing a critical slowdown, with experts pointing to a widening gap between product design and the realities of everyday users. Despite rapid investment and rising interest in digital learning tools, many platforms are still failing…
Nigeria has taken a bold step onto the global technology stage, emerging as the number one hub in Africa and sixth worldwide in terms of developer share on the Solana network. The latest figures, released in the first quarter 2026…
In a move that signals the growing convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics and next-generation infrastructure, LG Electronics has confirmed it is in discussions with Nvidia over a potential collaboration spanning robotics, AI data centres and mobility solutions. The talks, which…
Nigeria has moved decisively to stabilise its aviation sector after weeks of tension, capping jet fuel prices and introducing credit support for airlines in a bid to prevent widespread flight disruptions. The intervention follows a sharp surge in aviation fuel…