In a country celebrated as Africa’s fintech capital, many Nigerian small businesses are still holding tightly to cash. Across markets in Lagos, roadside shops in Abuja, tailoring stores in Aba, and food stalls in Port Harcourt, physical naira notes remain…
Arsenal have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades, marking a historic milestone for the North London club and their growing young squad. The English side secured qualification after a hard-fought…
Nigeria is taking another decisive step towards digital independence as Galaxy Backbone, in partnership with Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, rolls out subsidised sovereign cloud services targeted at startups across the country. The initiative signals a growing national focus on…
Nigeria’s push to revitalise its agricultural sector has taken a significant turn as the National Board for Technical Education begins a sweeping overhaul of agricultural curricula across tertiary institutions. The move is aimed at closing the widening skills gap, improving…
Nigeria has intensified its call for a unified framework on data protection and privacy laws across Africa, positioning the move as critical to unlocking trust, digital trade, and economic growth on the continent. The push comes at a time when…
A leading Nigerian academic, Professor Ehiyamen Mediayanose Osezua, is set to deliver the 11th inaugural lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, drawing attention to the pressing challenges of governance and institutional performance in Nigeria. The lecture, scheduled…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is facing a critical growth barrier, as industry experts warn that many digital learning platforms are failing to meet the real needs of users. Despite increasing investment and innovation across the sector, a persistent disconnect between…
Nigeria’s fast-growing tech startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase where innovation alone is no longer enough. As digital services expand across fintech, health tech, edtech and e-commerce, the handling of personal data has become a central issue shaping trust,…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is full of promise, but behind the optimism lies a difficult reality. Many startups enter the market with bold ideas, attract early users, and even secure funding, yet struggle to grow beyond a certain point. The…
A popular digital platform, Kled, has officially pulled out of Nigeria after what insiders describe as a surge in fraudulent activities that made continued operations unsustainable. The decision, which reportedly included removing the app from local app stores and restricting…
Nigeria’s ambition to build a homegrown alternative to ChatGPT is no longer a futuristic idea. It is a serious national conversation shaped by policy, investment, talent, and hard economic realities. Across government, startups, and academia, the question is shifting from…
Nigeria’s long-standing National Youth Service Corps programme is facing renewed scrutiny as economic realities shift and youth unemployment rises. For decades, the scheme has served as a rite of passage for graduates, but a growing number of voices now argue…
Artificial intelligence is quietly entering classrooms across the world, and Nigeria is no exception. From automated grading tools to adaptive learning platforms, schools are beginning to experiment with systems that promise to personalise education. But one of the most sensitive…
Nigeria’s decision to halt the establishment of new tertiary institutions has triggered a fresh round of debate among education stakeholders, with critics arguing that the policy may be addressing the wrong problem at the wrong time. While the Federal Government…
Nigeria’s growing student economy has taken a new turn as fintech platform Moremonee unveils a digital community designed to help undergraduates earn income, build skills and access financial support while still in school. The initiative signals a shift in how…