In a decisive move that reflects rising urgency around digital security, members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have publicly thrown their weight behind efforts to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities, reaffirming strong legislative support for the National Information Technology…
Across Africa, the conversation about education is shifting. Despite rising enrolment figures, the quality of learning and its relevance to labour markets is under intense scrutiny. Millions of young Africans are graduating from schools, colleges and universities each year but…
Africa’s education systems have made progress in getting more young people into classrooms, but enrolling in school is not the same as learning what the world of work requires. Despite rising school attendance, basic skills such as reading, writing, numeracy,…
Africa’s startup scene is gaining serious global traction as new figures released in Nairobi this week show that German-backed capital has flowed into the continent’s innovation ecosystem to the tune of $1.88 billion during the last decade. The data, rolled…
Policymakers and education leaders in the United States are now debating what many see as one of the most pressing questions facing students and families in this digital generation: how much screen time is too much, and should educational technology…
In a moment that feels historic, Africa is stepping forward into a future defined by artificial intelligence and digital innovation. What was once a distant possibility is now a palpable reality across the continent. Governments, educators, business leaders, and young…
In 2025, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), the Federal Government-owned digital infrastructure provider, achieved a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards a fully connected digital society by expanding broadband connectivity to 13 underserved communities and institutions across the country. According to…
In a bold stride towards closing South Africa’s digital divide, Vodacom and its partners have breathed new life into a rural school in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. This project has reimagined education for learners who have long been left behind by…
In a major development for global education, The Digital School has formalised a wide-ranging partnership with Starlink, the high-speed satellite internet service developed by SpaceX. This collaboration is designed to deliver reliable internet access to learners in communities that have…
In a powerful briefing delivered on 12 February 2026, the African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) outlined a compelling and urgent continental drive to overhaul learning and skills development across Africa. The initiative known as the…
Nigeria’s digital landscape is entering a major phase of transformation with nationwide infrastructure enhancements planned to take effect by 2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has confirmed that the Federal Government is accelerating investments…
In the run-up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the nation’s election technology strategy has taken centre stage with renewed emphasis on digital infrastructure and satellite connectivity as key tools to support electronic transmission of results from polling stations nationwide. Government…
In a demonstration of collaborative vision and shared purpose, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at projecting Nigeria’s tertiary education sector to the rest of the world. This…
In a move that has reverberated across global technology and governance circles, Russia has taken decisive action to block access to Meta-owned WhatsApp, one of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms. The decision has triggered fresh debates in Nigeria…
In many schools around the world, classrooms are now filled with laptops, tablets and learning apps. Promoters of educational technology have for years claimed that such tools make learning easier, more personalised, and more effective. Yet new debate and research…