Artificial intelligence continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, and the latest development from OpenAI is another major milestone in that journey. The organisation has officially unveiled GPT-5.4, a new generation of its advanced language model designed to deliver stronger…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries across the world, from healthcare to education and finance. However, the same technology that powers innovation is increasingly being exploited by cybercriminals. Experts are now warning that AI-generated scams are becoming far more sophisticated,…
The Federal Government has moved to address public confusion surrounding a recent decision of the Federal Executive Council concerning the amendment of the Act governing the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Authorities emphasised that the decision does not equate…
Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy has created new opportunities for innovation, but it has also exposed a critical gap in regulatory and compliance infrastructure. In response to this challenge, technology startup Cybervergent has secured 3 million dollars in seed funding…
Africa’s fast-growing technology ecosystem will take centre stage later this month as the Tech Unite Africa Expo 2026 prepares to bring innovators, startups, investors and policy leaders together in Lagos. The event, scheduled for March 26, 2026, is expected to…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has moved to clear growing confusion within the academic and medical communities on PhD vs. Postgraduate Medical Fellowship, after widespread reports suggested that a Doctor of Philosophy degree could replace or be considered equal to a postgraduate…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to transform research outcomes from its universities and research institutes into economic assets, with the Federal Government saying the commercialisation of scientific innovation could generate billions of dollars for the country while driving industrial growth and…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced a sweeping policy that will halt the establishment of new tertiary institutions across the country for the next six years, a move authorities say is aimed at improving the quality, sustainability, and effectiveness of existing…
Nigeria’s telecom industry recorded a major international milestone this week as MTN Nigeria secured global recognition for delivering the fastest 5G network in West Africa at the prestigious Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The award was presented by Ookla,…
African pay television giant MultiChoice has announced that it will discontinue its streaming service Showmax across the continent after years of heavy financial losses. The decision marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious attempts to build a homegrown…
Nigeria is taking another significant step towards strengthening its digital future as plans unfold to establish specialised centres focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, machine learning and cybersecurity in selected tertiary institutions across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the…
Education remains one of the strongest tools for shaping the future of any nation, and in Nigeria, the need for sustained investment in learning resources continues to grow. In Lagos State, thousands of secondary school students recently received a boost…
Nigeria’s aviation training sector received a significant boost as the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, secured a new round of international accreditation in 2026, reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s leading aviation training institutions. The development signals…
In a significant move that places Nigeria at the heart of global efforts to safeguard privacy rights, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined forces with more than 60 data protection authorities from around the world to address the…
Nigeria and several other African nations are on the brink of a potential digital transformation with a new initiative led by major mobile network providers to make basic internet-enabled smartphones far more affordable. This move comes at a time when…