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…
In a landmark move aimed at closing Nigeria’s widening digital divide, the Federal Government has formally inaugurated a high-level committee to guide the training and certification of one million Nigerians in digital literacy and emerging technology skills. The launch, which…
Nigeria’s academic community and its international partners are preparing to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the nation’s most influential educators, the late Professor Adamu David Baikie. A consortium of local and foreign universities has announced plans to…
In a move that signals a significant shift in the global corporate learning and development landscape, NIIT Learning Systems Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of SweetRush, Inc., a US-based leader in AI-enabled custom learning design, for up to USD…
Accra, Ghana is set to become the centre of a bold and transformative discussion in 2026 as organisers unveil the African AI-Edu Summit 2026. The event promises to gather educators, technologists, policymakers, innovators, and thought leaders from across the continent…