Nigeria is losing an estimated $850 million, equivalent to approximately ₦1.13 trillion, every year through its dependence on foreign cloud infrastructure, according to research commissioned by global technology philanthropy organisation Luminate. The finding has renewed calls for Nigeria to strengthen…
Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are receiving renewed attention as the Nigeria AI Collective calls for a development approach that prioritises local expertise, broad participation and solutions tailored to the country’s needs. The call was made at the BUILD 2026…
African banks could improve digital banking services and introduce new financial products without necessarily replacing their existing payment infrastructure, according to discussions at the BPC Client Conference 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, held on Wednesday, 21 October,…
Meta description: Airtel Africa, UNICEF and the Federal Government expand free digital learning to nearly 2,000 Nigerian schools, reaching one million students. Airtel Africa, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have expanded access to…
Nigerian schools face a difficult choice as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly important in education and employment. Should they wait for reliable internet access before introducing AI lessons, or begin preparing students with the resources already available? The answer is…
The Federal Government has called on Nigerian universities to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies while improving governance, accountability and compliance with established educational standards. The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, made the call on Tuesday,…
Artificial intelligence is learning to speak the languages Nigerians use at home, in markets, schools and communities. But as companies build smarter tools using local speech, writing and cultural knowledge, an important question deserves more attention: who owns the knowledge…
Nigerian universities face a difficult question as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly important in education and the workplace: how can institutions prepare students for an AI-driven future when reliable internet access remains a challenge for many learners? The issue goes…
Microsoft’s global restructuring has raised fresh concerns about the future of Africa’s technology workforce after changes to its engineering operations in Nairobi, Kenya, put the company’s local engineering jobs under scrutiny. On October 12, 2026, Microsoft acknowledged that its global…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has introduced fresh monitoring measures aimed at improving admission procedures, strengthening academic standards and ensuring that Nigerian universities maintain approved requirements beyond routine inspections. The commission’s Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, announced the measures…
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, its latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, as the technology giant steps up efforts to compete with leading AI developers in coding, cybersecurity, scientific research and professional services. The announcement, reported by Reuters on…
Microsoft has unveiled its third-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, Maia 300, as the technology company intensifies efforts to reduce the cost of running AI services and improve the efficiency of its data centres. Announced on October 12, 2026, the new…
African education stakeholders have called on governments and development partners to provide sustainable funding for teachers, warning that education reform will remain difficult to achieve without better working conditions, professional development and adequate support for educators. The call followed discussions…
Cybersecurity startups are attracting increased investor funding as businesses seek better ways to defend themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly those powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Global cybersecurity startup funding reached approximately $5.26 billion in the third quarter of 2026,…
Students losing interest in school has become an important concern for educators, parents and policymakers. Across different countries, questions are being raised about whether traditional education systems are doing enough to keep young people curious, motivated and prepared for life…