Nigeria is at a crossroads in education. For decades, the nation’s school curriculum has struggled to reflect the realities of a fast-changing world and the urgent demands of local and global economies. Voices from educators, policymakers and civil society are…
In a budget year marked by big figures and bold plans, the Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined a significant capital investment programme within its 2026 budget proposal. Official data released this week shows that about fifty major capital projects…
Investors in global markets are showing a fresh change in thinking as nerves rise about the future of big technology stocks. Recent trading patterns suggest that financial backers are moving money out of high-priced tech giants and turning attention to…
In 2026, the digital world is facing a turning point. New research from global cybersecurity leaders reveals that the biggest shift in online security is no longer just about hackers and ransomware. Instead, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how attacks…
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…