In the global financial markets this week, major technology companies faced a clear message from investors about the expectations for artificial intelligence investment and company growth. Despite record levels of money poured into AI projects, some of the biggest names…
Nigeria’s digital economy stands at a critical crossroads as the nation positions itself to become a global digital powerhouse. Government leaders, technology experts and data regulators all point to a central truth that now guides the country’s strategy for economic…
Across Africa, governments, educators, and international partners are confronting both promise and constraint in efforts to ensure inclusive and high-quality education for every learner. A new UNESCO-led event spotlighted what is working in education governance and management across the continent,…
Across Nigeria, many mobile subscribers are raising their voices with growing frustration over what they describe as the unusually fast exhaustion of internet data on their devices. Ordinary Nigerians have shared stories of buying monthly data plans that disappear within…
Apple’s much-anticipated quarterly results for January 29, 2026, are now centre stage in the global technology sector as investors and analysts try to work out how rising memory chip prices are affecting the company’s profitability and market position. According to…
Global financial markets are finding firmer ground this week as investor confidence recovers from recent volatility and traders look ahead to key corporate earnings results. While optimism is growing around technology and industrial profits, demand for safe-haven assets like gold…
In a significant development for Africa’s digital transformation journey, Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks have announced a strategic collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and next-generation network technology across the continent. The partnership, revealed in Cape Town…
In a major stride for corporate and business banking, Kuwait’s Gulf Bank has officially rolled out its brand-new SME and corporate banking mobile application, a digital solution designed to reshape how businesses manage their finances and interact with the bank’s…
In a conversation that has sparked fresh global attention, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has urged a fundamental rethink of how education systems prepare young people for life in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. Speaking at a virtual event hosted…
In a significant development for global cooperation and local progress, UNESCO and the Government of Samoa have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in the core areas of education, culture and science. The meeting between UNESCO’s Director for the Pacific…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people live and work all over the world. In the United Kingdom, the government has published a major evidence review to understand what skills citizens need to thrive in an AI-rich future. The AI Skills…
As organisations across Africa prepare for a year that promises unprecedented technological transformation, industry leaders are already tuning into what 2026 will bring for business and technology. The upcoming The Year Ahead 2026 event, hosted by CIO Africa at the…
In a defining moment for the nation’s education sector, the Federal Government has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at transforming teaching and learning across the country. At the National Teachers’ Summit 2026 held in Abuja, educators were celebrated not…
In a landmark development for Nigeria’s digital economy, Paga, one of the country’s most established financial technology companies, and PayPal, the global payments giant, have launched a direct cross‑border payments solution that opens up global earnings and commerce to millions…
In a heartfelt celebration of giving and empowerment, PrimeTech Design and Engineering Nigeria Ltd has taken a bold step toward improving technology education for young Nigerians. The engineering and design-services firm, rooted in the belief that access to digital learning…