In a year when digital transformation is reshaping the way companies operate across Africa, a fresh risk landscape has emerged with one clear leader: cybersecurity. A recently released study by the Internal Audit Foundation in partnership with the African Federation…
In a world where malaria still takes too many lives, especially in Africa, SORA Technology has secured an additional $2.5 million in funding that could change how the disease is tracked and controlled. The fresh capital comes from the second…
In a major step forward for digital infrastructure across Africa, Stacuity and iONLINE have unveiled a powerful new approach to programmable mobile connectivity that promises to reshape how enterprises access and control network services across the continent and beyond. This…
According to a report by AI Insider, Cloudforce, an up-and-coming technology firm based in Maryland, United States, has announced the successful close of a $10 million Series A investment round led by Owl Ventures with key participation from Microsoft’s venture…
Every year on January 24, people, communities, and nations around the world pause to reflect on one of the most powerful forces for change and development education. This year, the UN’s educational agency, UNESCO, leads the global observance of the…
From the heart of Ijebu to the corridors of Harvard University, the story of Dr Olakunle Jaiyesimi is rich in experience and purpose. A Nigerian scientist educated at Obafemi Awolowo University and now a post‑doctoral fellow in the Extavour Lab…
In a development that has stirred conversation across Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has allocated N1.764 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to fund 300 fresh Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarships for Nigerian students. According to Nairamtrics, the allocation…
In the year ending 2025, the global technology landscape saw a dramatic and closely watched shift in artificial intelligence leadership. For years, OpenAI’s ChatGPT stood as the poster child of generative AI, defining the mainstream narrative around what AI could…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has sharply challenged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s recent tuition increase, demanding a rollback within seven days or risking serious unrest on campus and beyond. The student federation’s demand has added fresh tension to…
In a major development shaping the future of technology and global industry, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to join a United States-led partnership designed to strengthen critical technology supply chains. This move brings two influential Gulf…
Egypt has risen to the top of the African continent in the latest global assessment of artificial intelligence preparedness by Oxford Insights. In the 2025 Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index, Egypt achieved first place among African nations and a notable…
In a powerful public statement on Sunday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raised serious concerns about the treatment of Nigerian students enrolled in foreign universities under the long-standing Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). Atiku’s allegation is that the Tinubu administration has…
Nigeria is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling technology investment destinations heading into 2026. Against a backdrop of dynamic growth, deepening startup activity, and a youth-driven digital transition, both local and international experts are placing renewed confidence in…
South African waters have become the scene of a significant naval event as China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises this Saturday. The host government describes the operation as part of the expanded BRICS Plus framework…
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, global home robotics leader Roborock pulled back the curtain on what could be its most transformative cleaning innovation yet. The company showcased a prototype of a robotic vacuum that not…