Nigeria’s ambitious student loan programme has reached a defining milestone, with total disbursements under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund crossing N206 billion in less than two years. The figure reflects both the scale of demand for financial support in tertiary…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is no longer a distant conversation in Nigeria’s corporate circles. It is already reshaping how decisions are made, how teams are managed, and ultimately how value is created across industries. From Lagos boardrooms to…
Nigeria has taken a bold step toward redefining its technological and security landscape following a landmark $200 million investment agreement between Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment LLC. The deal, announced on March 17, 2026, sets the stage for…
Nigeria’s path to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is becoming increasingly tied to two critical pillars: access to reliable energy and quality education. This was the central message from global energy technology company Schneider Electric, which has intensified its advocacy…
In a move that reflects the growing urgency around artificial intelligence infrastructure, AIC has announced plans to showcase a new generation of AI storage platforms designed to meet the demands of modern data-intensive workloads. The unveiling, set to take place…
At its annual GPU Technology Conference, widely regarded as the global gathering point for artificial intelligence innovation, Nvidia has once again positioned itself at the centre of the AI revolution. The 2026 edition of the event, held in San Jose,…
Nigeria’s growing push towards a digital economy has received another significant boost with the unveiling of a new technology hub at Adeleke University, a move aimed at equipping students with globally relevant digital skills and improving their employability in an…
Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is entering a new phase of structured support as the federal government rolls out the iDICE Startup Bridge, a programme designed to nurture early stage founders and unlock opportunities far beyond the usual tech hubs. At its…
In a remarkable show of grassroots commitment to education and healthcare development, the Ilupeju community in Ekiti State has formally handed over buildings and modern equipment valued at over N300 million to the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, strengthening the university’s Institute…
Nigeria’s growing partnership with the United Arab Emirates is entering a more strategic phase, as both countries deepen collaboration not just in trade and investment, but also in defence technology and security innovation. What began as a broad economic agreement…
In a decisive move to confront the growing crisis of out-of-school children, Lagos State has launched a $25 million education intervention designed to return tens of thousands of children to classrooms while strengthening learning outcomes across public schools. The initiative,…
China’s technology industry is entering a new phase, and the shift is becoming impossible to ignore. For years, companies such as Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu dominated the country’s digital economy. Their platforms shaped how millions of people shop, communicate and…
Artificial intelligence is gradually becoming part of everyday business life across Nigeria. From neighbourhood shops to fast-growing startups, small business owners are beginning to realise that technology once reserved for global corporations is now accessible to them. What started as…
The growing use of artificial intelligence in digital scams is creating a new and complex threat across the financial and telecommunications sectors, prompting experts to call for deeper cooperation between banks and telecom operators. According to a new analysis by…
Global technology services giant NTT DATA has unveiled a new initiative designed to help organisations deploy artificial intelligence at scale. The company announced the launch of NVIDIA-powered enterprise AI factories, a new platform aimed at helping businesses move beyond experimental…