Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of tomorrow. For children growing up today, AI is already part of how they discover information, play games, communicate and eventually work. Because of this, educators and policymakers around the world are pushing…
Brussels has taken a firm stance against the popular video‑sharing platform TikTok, saying it must alter parts of its service because of concerns that the app’s design encourages compulsive use among young people and vulnerable adults. After more than two…
The European Union’s ambitious digital inclusion programme in North‑East Nigeria has officially come to a close after three years of training, investment and community building. Designed to bridge deep‑rooted digital divides in communities still recovering from conflict and displacement, the…
On Saturday, 7 February 2026, Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, played host to a landmark moment in Nigeria’s technology history when innovators, young tech talents, and industry leaders converged for an event that many are already calling a turning…
Nigeria’s education system is under intense scrutiny and debate as parents, educators, and experts warn that the country’s young learners are being pushed through school too fast and with too little preparation. What was once a structured and gradual journey…
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is on the brink of closing a funding round that could reshape the way AI firms are financed and valued. According to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg News, the company is now…
In a jaw-dropping error that shook the global cryptocurrency market this weekend, a major South Korean digital currency exchange accidentally transferred roughly $44 billion worth of bitcoins to users. The incident stunned traders and investors from Seoul to Lagos and…
Many young Nigerians and students across Africa dream of studying abroad without drowning in debt. But with tuition fees and living costs rising in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, that dream often feels out of reach. In…
In a determined push to uplift the quality of science education in Lagos public schools, EY Ripples has launched a comprehensive programme that is changing the way students learn and engage with science. The initiative is part of a broader…
In 2025, global investment in education technology reached approximately $2.6 billion, marking a cautious yet significant rebound in funding activity as the market shifts towards more practical, revenue‑oriented solutions. Investors and acquirers are no longer chasing speculative hype but prioritising credible…
For many young researchers around the world, being part of work that shapes the future of technology is a dream. Today, that dream is reality for Tiancheng Hu, a Gates Cambridge Scholar whose voice is now part of a major…
In an inspiring showcase of intellect and articulate thought, the University of Ghana clinched victory at the first-ever Inter‑University Africa Debate held at the University of Lagos in Nigeria. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of students, volunteers, and policy…
Across the country, long-serving Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and part-time teachers attached to Federal Unity Colleges are growing increasingly anxious as months pass with little clarity on their promised regularisation into the civil service. Despite years of teaching and a federal…
Djibouti’s capital came alive on Friday with a sense of achievement and optimism as 250 young engineers graduated from programmes run entirely within the nation’s education system. The ceremony, attended by senior government officials and dignitaries, honoured the first cohort…
Asian share markets plunged on Friday as global financial markets maintained pressure following a sustained sell-off in technology stocks. Investors have grown increasingly cautious amid concerns around the pace of capital spending on artificial intelligence and questions about returns on…