Nigeria’s financial technology industry has grown rapidly over the past decade, bringing innovative digital services that are transforming how millions of people save, transfer money, invest and access credit. Yet as the sector expands, regulators are increasingly concerned about the…
The call for gender equality echoed strongly during activities marking International Women’s Day in Nigeria, as a leading advocate for women’s empowerment urged society to dismantle persistent barriers holding girls back. At the centre of the message was Dame Julie…
In one of the most dramatic battles pitting a cutting‑edge artificial intelligence company against the United States government, San Francisco‑based Anthropic has taken its fight to federal court. The legal confrontation comes after the Trump administration labelled the company a…
Nigeria has taken a bold step in enhancing its border security architecture with the rollout of a new artificial intelligence-driven monitoring system. The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has given strong endorsement to this development, praising the Federal Ministry of…
Across classrooms around the world, one simple act continues to change millions of lives every day: serving a healthy meal at school. As countries observe International School Meals Day, educators, governments, charities and communities are reminded that nutrition and education…
The conversation about the Fourth Industrial Revolution is no longer theoretical. Across the world, countries are restructuring their economies around data, automation, and artificial intelligence. These technologies are redefining how governments make decisions, how businesses operate, and how societies organise…
Africa’s startup ecosystem has recorded a strong rebound in investor activity, with funding across the continent rising sharply to $272 million in February 2026. The figure represents a 56 per cent increase compared with the amount raised in January, signalling…
The global race to shape the future of artificial intelligence has taken a fresh turn as renowned computer scientist Yann LeCun unveiled the first major milestone of his new venture. The former chief AI scientist at Meta Platforms has secured…
Across Nigeria today, the long-held belief that a university certificate is the only path to financial success is gradually losing its grip. While formal education remains important, the rise of technology, digital platforms, vocational training, and entrepreneurship has opened new…
The global technology industry has been going through one of its most turbulent periods in recent years. From Silicon Valley to Asia and Europe, major companies have been trimming their workforces as they adjust to changing economic realities, rising interest…
Governments around the world are stepping up efforts to protect and ensure the safety of children and teenagers in the online space by introducing new laws that push for stronger checks to verify the age of users. This shift has…
In what many industry watchers are calling a landmark moment for digital infrastructure in East Africa, Ethio Telecom and ZTE Corporation have formally agreed on a significant network expansion deal during the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. This…
In a major moment for the global satellite industry this week, European satellite operator Eutelsat has successfully concluded its ambitious €5 billion equity and debt financing initiative. The landmark financing package, finalised in March 2026, brings to a close a multi‑year…
In Abuja today, the education and technology sectors are abuzz with talk about a policy change that has the potential to transform how millions of Nigerian students learn. Nigeria stands at a crossroads where digital access and learning intersect, and…
Africa’s startup ecosystem showed signs of renewed momentum in February 2026 after a slow start to the year, as investment into technology ventures climbed to about $272 million. While the rebound offers a measure of optimism for founders and investors…