Nigeria’s Federal Government has moved to clear growing confusion within the academic and medical communities on PhD vs. Postgraduate Medical Fellowship, after widespread reports suggested that a Doctor of Philosophy degree could replace or be considered equal to a postgraduate…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to transform research outcomes from its universities and research institutes into economic assets, with the Federal Government saying the commercialisation of scientific innovation could generate billions of dollars for the country while driving industrial growth and…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced a sweeping policy that will halt the establishment of new tertiary institutions across the country for the next six years, a move authorities say is aimed at improving the quality, sustainability, and effectiveness of existing…
Nigeria’s telecom industry recorded a major international milestone this week as MTN Nigeria secured global recognition for delivering the fastest 5G network in West Africa at the prestigious Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The award was presented by Ookla,…
African pay television giant MultiChoice has announced that it will discontinue its streaming service Showmax across the continent after years of heavy financial losses. The decision marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious attempts to build a homegrown…
Nigeria is taking another significant step towards strengthening its digital future as plans unfold to establish specialised centres focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, machine learning and cybersecurity in selected tertiary institutions across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the…
Education remains one of the strongest tools for shaping the future of any nation, and in Nigeria, the need for sustained investment in learning resources continues to grow. In Lagos State, thousands of secondary school students recently received a boost…
Nigeria’s aviation training sector received a significant boost as the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, secured a new round of international accreditation in 2026, reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s leading aviation training institutions. The development signals…
In a significant move that places Nigeria at the heart of global efforts to safeguard privacy rights, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined forces with more than 60 data protection authorities from around the world to address the…
Nigeria and several other African nations are on the brink of a potential digital transformation with a new initiative led by major mobile network providers to make basic internet-enabled smartphones far more affordable. This move comes at a time when…
Apple’s first big product push of 2026 created serious tech buzz as the company began a new pattern of rolling out products across multiple days instead of a traditional single keynote. The Apple March 2026 event product announcements brought new…
In a momentous step for higher education in Nigeria, American Open University Nigeria has unveiled a new merit-based funding initiative designed to support talented young Nigerians who struggle to afford tertiary studies. The programme, known as the SKILL Scholarship (Scholarships…
At the heart of this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, global technology heavyweight Huawei brought renewed focus on how telecom operators can reshape customer experience using cutting-edge artificial intelligence. The company’s Intelligent Customer Experience Management (CEM) Forum, held on…
At the heart of Barcelona this week, where global tech leaders gather for one of the year’s most important industry events, Nigeria-born and African-grown innovations and ambitions took centre stage. The spotlight was firmly on MTN Group and its renewed…
In a significant development for digital rights and data protection, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined more than 60 data privacy and protection authorities around the world in a collective effort to address the risks posed by artificial…