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…
Nigeria has taken a major step forward in empowering its young people with cutting-edge digital skills with the launch of the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon. The Federal Government, working closely with global technology leader Ericsson, has unveiled this flagship programme…
Zambia is writing a bold new chapter in digital innovation with a national programme designed to unlock and elevate the creative potential of young people in technology. The Ministry of Technology and Science has formally launched a partnership with industry…
Cairo, Egypt, is fast becoming a hub for meaningful conversation and training in artificial intelligence governance after a landmark training programme was launched on 10 February 2026. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Egypt, working with the Global System for…
In a significant leap for artificial intelligence innovation, Runway, a New York-based AI video and simulation company, has closed a $315 million Series E funding round that pushes its valuation to about $5.3 billion. The financing marks a major milestone…