A new chapter has begun for engineering students at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), following the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nigeria Airlines. The event, which drew leaders from both academia and industry, marks a…
Nigeria has taken a bold step forward in driving deeper telecommunications integration across West Africa as cross-border roaming negotiations gather pace. This push is coming at a time when digital connectivity is recognised as a key driver of economic growth…
Nigeria’s ambition to become a leader in digital education has been clear in policy documents and public pronouncements. Federal and state governments have rolled out strategies, frameworks, and pilot projects to modernise schools, expand internet access, and prepare a generation…
In a major development that affects hundreds of thousands of aspiring scholars, South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has released a fresh update on funding outcomes for the 2026 academic year. The sprawling initiative that provides financial support…
Autonomous vehicle innovation has taken a significant leap forward as Pony.ai and Toyota announce the very first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxis rolling off the production line. This development confirms a fresh chapter in bringing driverless taxi services into a broader commercial…
Zaria, Nigeria is set to host one of the most ambitious scientific gatherings of the year as the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) joins forces with the Faculty of Physical Sciences at Ahmadu Bello University to stage the 4th…
In Abuja today, a significant debate over Nigeria’s electoral reform erupted between key political figures as the Senate’s handling of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 came under intense scrutiny. At the centre of the controversy is the Senate’s decision…
As 2026 unfolds, the dynamics of startup exits in Africa are changing fast. For years, founders on the continent dreamed of selling to global tech giants or listing on stock markets. That aspiration was stronger during the big funding boom…
In a landmark move for educational technology, UK-based school discovery platform doris has unveiled ambitious plans for global expansion, signalling a pivotal shift in how parents and schools engage with digital tools in the international K-12 education sector. After a…
In the midst of a persistent learning crisis, Nigeria is charting a bold course to prepare millions of young people for the world ahead. With about 20.2 million children and youth currently out of school, the country has the largest…
In a heartfelt effort to strengthen the educational prospects of young learners in Delta State, hundreds of students from the Oginibo, Imode and Agbaghare communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area have been given vital support that protects their academic…
In a powerful declaration that resonated across the engineering and education sectors, the newly inaugurated 19th President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, Chinyere Igwegbe, outlined a bold vision for empowering young girls and early-career engineers in…
Nigeria is at a crossroads in education. For decades, the nation’s school curriculum has struggled to reflect the realities of a fast-changing world and the urgent demands of local and global economies. Voices from educators, policymakers and civil society are…
In a budget year marked by big figures and bold plans, the Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined a significant capital investment programme within its 2026 budget proposal. Official data released this week shows that about fifty major capital projects…
Investors in global markets are showing a fresh change in thinking as nerves rise about the future of big technology stocks. Recent trading patterns suggest that financial backers are moving money out of high-priced tech giants and turning attention to…