In recent years, Lagos has emerged not just as a hub for startup innovation but as a centre of bold acquisition activity that is drawing attention across the African continent. What is happening in Nigeria’s tech merger and acquisition landscape…
In a major development for digital governance in West Africa, the technology firm Cybastion has expanded its footprint in Benin by supporting a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s SECUROUTE platform. The effort is part of a broader drive to modernise…
A major step forward for digital transformation in Kenya was announced today with the selection of iXAfrica Data Centre Limited as the official colocation partner for the forthcoming Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Nairobi. The collaboration is poised to…
In a development that has captured the attention of the global tech industry, London-based artificial intelligence start-up Synthesia has just reached a valuation of $4 billion after raising $200 million in new funding. According to Business Chief, the fresh investment…
By the time the term resumes this year, many students will notice their classroom routine has quietly changed. Instead of whole classes moving at one pace, more pupils will be following personalised learning paths created by generative AI systems that…
Lagos is set to make history at the end of this month as organisers confirm that the prestigious Tech Revolution Africa 2026 Conference will take place in Nigeria’s bustling economic centre. The two-day event is shaping up to be a…
In a major development for pupils and parents gearing up for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination into Technical Colleges, known as NCEE, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has officially extended the registration timeline. This comes as…
According to GlobeNewswire, the global edutainment industry is on a strong growth path, and analysts now expect the sector to reach USD 9.12 billion by 2031, lifted by fresh technological innovations and shifting consumer demand for engaging learning experiences. This…
In global markets on Monday, a clear shift took place as investors reassessed the lofty valuations of technology stocks and dialled down expectations ahead of a key corporate earnings season. New insights from leading strategist Julian Emanuel at Evercore ISI…
Nigeria finds itself at a critical inflexion point where the pace of technological change is reshaping not just jobs and industry but the very way young people learn, work and contribute to society. On International Day of Education 2026, the…
In a clear sign that educational renewal is gaining pace across Nigeria, major infrastructure upgrades have begun with the renovation of nearly 800 classrooms and the construction of solar-powered boreholes in schools within Sokoto State. The initiative marks a fresh…
Kenya’s economy is set for a year of resilient performance in 2026, according to the latest Economic Outlook 2026 report released by the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI). The annual analysis highlights how ongoing global shifts in trade, technology adoption, and…
Across major African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Morocco, there is a noticeable shift happening in how venture capital and institutional money are flowing into tech startups. After years of investor caution, portfolio write-downs and slow dealmaking…
A major new report has revealed a significant shift in how Africans view their continent’s most urgent challenges, placing education at the centre of public concern. According to the latest Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile, education now ranks as the third-most pressing…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has made a compelling call for greater investment in quality and inclusive education as part of the nation’s development agenda. Speaking on January 24, 2026, to mark this year’s International Day of Education, Mrs…