In a sweeping administrative decision that has stirred fresh political and policy discussions across Nigeria, the government of Kano State has announced the abolition of the Ministry of Higher Education as part of a restructuring aimed at strengthening the management…
Nigeria’s effort to strengthen the quality of higher education received a fresh boost as the Federal Government unveiled 82 newly produced academic textbooks authored by Nigerian scholars. The initiative, announced during a public presentation in Abuja, reflects a growing determination…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, and for today’s children, it is no longer a distant technology. From voice assistants and recommendation systems to AI-powered learning apps, young people are already interacting with intelligent systems in ways…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a strategic technology shaping global power, and the United States is moving quickly to integrate it into national security operations. In a move that has generated intense debate across the technology sector, OpenAI recently agreed…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant technological dream. It is quickly becoming one of the most powerful forces shaping economies, workplaces, and even human relationships around the world. As new breakthroughs emerge almost daily, the big question confronting societies…
The global conversation about human rights is entering a new phase as digital technology increasingly shapes how activism, advocacy and civic engagement take place. From online campaigns to encrypted communication, human rights defenders now rely heavily on digital tools to…
The global race for technological supremacy is intensifying, and China has made it clear that it intends to be at the very centre of it. In a bold policy direction tied to its upcoming national development strategy, the Chinese leadership…
Education has once again taken centre stage in conversations about the future of West Africa, with the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament stressing that meaningful regional integration cannot succeed without strong and responsive educational systems across member states. Speaking at…
In many African metropolises, governments are deploying advanced surveillance systems such as CCTV networks with facial recognition and artificial intelligence-driven analytics under the justification of boosting security and modernising urban infrastructure. However, a growing body of research and expert opinion…
In a clear signal that investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education can reshape local economies and social progress in Africa, STEMi Makers of Africa has underscored its belief that sustained support for young learners in these disciplines…
Artificial intelligence is once again dominating global economic discussions, but according to leading strategists, the current wave of innovation goes far deeper than a typical technology trend. At the centre of this debate is Jonathan Wilmot, Global Strategist at Aletheia…
Nigeria is gradually embracing digital transformation across its public institutions, and the latest development from the Federal Character Commission reflects that shift. The commission has announced the adoption of technology-driven compliance measures designed to strengthen the implementation of the federal…
The global energy system has long been described as resilient, capable of absorbing shocks and adjusting to disruptions in supply or demand. Yet recent geopolitical tensions and market disruptions are forcing policymakers, economists, and energy experts to reconsider that assumption.…
Africa’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem may be on the brink of a major regulatory shift. In a move that could dramatically simplify expansion for digital financial services, Kenya and Rwanda are exploring a framework that would allow fintech companies licensed in…
Across Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem, a new generation of innovators is quietly reshaping how Africans approach some of the continent’s most persistent challenges. From healthcare delivery to accessibility for people living with disabilities, young developers and students are increasingly using…