In a major shift for app developers around the world, Apple has launched Xcode 26.3, a powerful update that radically changes how software is built on its platforms. The new release brings in agentic coding support, making it possible for…
Across Nigeria, the conversation around education is changing shape. Talk has turned from chalkboards and classrooms to laptops, online platforms, and digital skill sets. Policy papers and public speeches paint a picture of a nation poised to harness technology for…
At the 94th Founders’ Day celebration of Igbobi College in Yaba, Lagos, former Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo delivered a powerful message about the future of education in Nigeria. In remarks that blended personal reflection with strategic insight, he urged schools…
In a welcome development for Africa’s innovation economy, AfricArena has released the 7th edition of its State of Tech in Africa Report, offering an extensive look at how technology, investment, and entrepreneurship are shaping the continent’s future. According to a…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has formally begun work on the Abuja Leadership Centre of Excellence in Public Governance at the University of Abuja. The event took place at the…
In a pulsating night of top flight English football at the Emirates Stadium in London, Arsenal secured their place in the 2026 English Football League Cup final following a hard-fought victory against city rivals Chelsea. Fans at the stadium erupted…
In a sweeping decision that has sent shockwaves through the education sector, the Kogi State Government announced the temporary closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state for a period of two weeks beginning from February 4 2026.…
Paris has become the centre of a major legal confrontation between French law enforcement and X, the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk. On Tuesday, France’s cybercrime unit conducted a detailed search of X’s offices in the French…
In a much-anticipated announcement this week, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with encouraging performance figures that suggest a generally positive outcome for candidates across the country.…
Nigeria’s fintech industry has continued to prove its resilience and regional leadership after raising an estimated $520 million in equity finance in 2024, according to the latest analysis from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). These figures confirm the ecosystem’s…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to confront an ongoing challenge that has been damaging its telecommunications backbone and disrupting digital services across the country. Telecommunications regulators, security agencies, government ministries and industry players are now working together to address the alarming…
The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has moved to clarify confusion surrounding a history textbook titled Living History, assuring parents, teachers and the wider public that it is not among the officially approved educational texts for schools in the…
Nigeria’s technology landscape is evolving rapidly, reshaping the contours of the economy and creating new opportunities for innovation, investment and job creation. From major infrastructure developments that expand connectivity to homegrown startups challenging global competitors, the country is increasingly carving…
2026 is shaping up to be the year when tokenisation of real-world assets stops being a series of laboratory experiments and starts behaving like a proper market. For the past few years, firms and technologists have been busy proving the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a frank, evidence-rich review of the country’s fintech scene that reads like a progress report and a wake-up call rolled into one. Titled Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria: Innovation, Inclusion and…