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…
Nigeria’s digital lending landscape is poised for significant change as open banking moves closer to full implementation. This shift could reshape how credit is priced, how lenders assess borrowers, and how millions of Nigerians access formal financial services. In a…
In a significant stride for women’s participation in technology and entrepreneurship across Nigeria, the sixth cohort of the Women in Tech Nigeria Accelerator has successfully graduated, spotlighting the continued drive to unlock opportunities for female founders in the digital economy.…
Abuja was at the centre of a pivotal conversation about data protection and digital trust as stakeholders from government, finance, and technology gathered for Nigeria’s National Privacy Week 2026. The week’s activities culminated in a high-profile summit where Optasia, a…
In a major leap for technology education in Africa, EvolveHQ Talent Hub, a leading Nigerian educational technology academy, has received accreditation from the American Council of Training and Development (ACTD). This recognition places the institution among a select group of…
The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has again placed Nigeria’s foundational schooling on a new trajectory as it inaugurated a cutting‑edge Smart School in Hadejia, Jigawa State. This initiative represents a broader strategy to integrate modern technology into the classroom…
In a landmark educational moment, UNESCO’s Regional Office for Southern Africa joined hands with the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) to spotlight an ambitious project reshaping how technical skills are taught in Africa. On 2 February 2026, a gathering of…
In a significant development for technology and education on the continent, 27 universities from across Africa and other influential partners are gearing up for a landmark three-day artificial intelligence education summit scheduled in Lagos, Nigeria. The event reflects a growing…