In a significant development for young learners and aspiring professionals across Nigeria, WorldQuant University has taken another step to widen access to its tuition-free online programmes. The US-based institution has announced a new collaboration with Renewed Hope Global, a virtual…
In a development that spotlights Nigeria’s growing commitment to equipping young people with future-ready skills, more than 90 secondary school students in Lagos have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence and digital literacy. The initiative is part of a larger…
In a landmark move for Nigeria’s energy and public services sectors, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a major agreement to roll out renewable energy solutions across the country.…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s education landscape, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have initiated a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening public awareness of interventions in the country’s education sector. The partnership…
In a move sending ripples through Africa’s digital economy, competition regulators in East and Southern Africa have flagged a new antitrust inquiry into Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp Business setup, raising questions about fair access, AI competition and the role of global…
In a major development that is set to bring relief to thousands of young Nigerians, the United States government has confirmed that students from Nigeria who already hold valid student and exchange visas will not be affected by recently introduced…
In a development that signals fresh momentum in international research partnerships, the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria (EU-Nigeria) began formal negotiations today for a bilateral science and technology cooperation agreement. This event marks a new chapter in…
In a bold strategic push to reshape the future of mobility, Uber Technologies launches Uber Autonomous Solutions worldwide press release today unveiled Uber Autonomous Solutions, a full-spectrum suite of services designed to turbocharge the commercial adoption of autonomous mobility and…
Nigeria has scored a major legal victory in a high-stakes international arbitration involving a technology contract that once threatened to cost the federal government millions of dollars. In a ruling that is final and not subject to appeal, an arbitration…
Nigeria has taken a major step in reshaping the financial landscape by introducing broad tax reforms that now embrace digital currencies such as Bitcoin and other crypto assets. From January 1, 2026, changes to the tax code mean that individual…
Across Africa, countries are struggling to deliver on a decade-old pledge to significantly invest in education, a reality that threatens the continent’s future growth and economic transformation. In 2015, all 54 African nations agreed under the Incheon Declaration to allocate…
In what is arguably one of the most consequential tech industry shifts this year, Microsoft Corporation has announced a major change in leadership across its gaming division. This change arrives at a time when the global video games market is…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has taken a bold step to improve teaching quality in situations of crisis by launching a specialised workshop in Sudan dedicated to the adaptation and accreditation of teacher training packages for…
In a vibrant ceremony filled with hope and solemn commitment, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education in Oyo formally admitted 2,893 new students into its academic fold on Monday, 23 February 2026. The event marked a major milestone for the institution…
In the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, a disturbing scene unfolded that has grabbed national attention and intensified the public conversation about electoral integrity in Nigeria. At a polling unit in the Abaji Area Council, ballot papers were reportedly snatched…