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…
Nigeria’s banking sector is entering 2026 with profound changes underway. The industry is facing new economic realities, shifting customer behaviour, evolving regulation, and technological disruption that are likely to redefine how financial services are delivered and consumed. After several years…
According to a report by The Times of India, Samsung has begun to share early teasers for its upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone series, building excitement as the expected launch approaches later this month. With the company’s Unpacked event tipped for…
In the final quarter of 2025, Google’s financial results sent strong signals to Nigeria’s tech and business community about the ongoing shift in how global digital platforms make money. The parent company Alphabet reported a solid performance with notable gains…
In a major strategic shift that reflects the changing face of the financial technology world, Corpay, the corporate payments giant listed on the NYSE, has agreed to sell PayByPhone, its mobile parking payments business, to Lightyear Capital, a private equity…