In a move that signals a new chapter for the country’s digital infrastructure, Nigeria has formally approved seven-year satellite operating permits to three major global space communications companies. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted licences to Amazon’s Kuiper Systems, Israel’s…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off a major six-week public consultation aimed at shaping how satellite direct-to-device connectivity could be regulated and introduced across the country. The initiative, announced in early January, invites input from industry players, government…
The race to build Africa’s future tech workforce just took a big step forward as Moniepoint Inc has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort of its DreamDevs programme, inviting recent graduates from across Nigeria to apply for…
In the fast-moving world of technology, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for artificial intelligence. From shifting funding models to infrastructure pressures and the hard-earned adoption by enterprises, the AI themes that will shape 2026 are already…
In a development that has captured the attention of education stakeholders across the country, the Federal Government has allocated a significant N113.764 billion in the 2026 national budget to support key programmes within the education sector. The announcement forms part…
A new report has sparked intense debate among educators and parents globally by highlighting how the rise of artificial intelligence in classrooms is reshaping learning for high school students in ways that may be more harmful than helpful. The Brookings…
Nigeria has surged up the global ladder in artificial intelligence readiness, according to the newly released Oxford Government AI Readiness Index 2025. In just two years, the country has made one of the most impressive jumps among the world’s nations,…
As Nigeria’s 2026 budget proposal makes its way through the National Assembly, there is renewed focus on how the Federal Government intends to finance the country’s digital revolution. Included in the ₦58.47 trillion federal spending blueprint is a ₦84.56 billion…
In a development that has set the Nigerian tech community buzzing, the country has dropped to fourth place in Africa’s tech funding rankings for 2025. Once the undisputed leader on the continent, Nigeria now trails Kenya, Egypt and South Africa…
In a compelling address that resonated deeply with parents, teachers and education stakeholders nationwide, Nigeria’s Federal Government has restated its unwavering commitment to securing schools across the country. In an era marked by recurring threats to educational institutions, the message…
In a significant policy push this year, the Federal Government of Nigeria has placed science, technology and innovation at the centre of its economic transformation agenda. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, outlined…
In a historic development for Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finalised a new agreement that includes a substantial salary increase for lecturers and other key reforms. The pact, formally…
As Wikipedia marks 25 years of existence, attention is turning to how Africa is shaping the future of global knowledge sharing. In a gathering of volunteers and leaders in Lagos, the Wikimedia Foundation underscored the continent’s expanding footprint in the…
The global technology world is deep in what many industry watchers now call an AI gold rush, a boom driven by soaring demand for artificial intelligence and the specialised components that power it. This frenzy is not just reshaping data…
In a major boost for Nigeria’s public tertiary education sector, the Federal Government has authorised the release of over ₦6 billion in intervention funding for 271 universities, polytechnics and colleges of education nationwide for the 2026 academic year. The allocation…