Artificial intelligence is no longer sitting in the innovation corners of South African banks. It is becoming part of everyday banking operations, influencing fraud detection, lending, customer service, risk management and the way employees handle information. This shift came into…
Nigeria’s higher education system is facing a problem that traditional university expansion alone may not solve. Every year, millions of young Nigerians seek admission, yet the number who eventually secure places remains significantly lower. That gap is now pushing open…
Nigeria is asking industries to look inward for skilled workers as the Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development graduates 4,050 trainees prepared for the labour market. The call came from the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has renewed its push for homegrown technology, urging innovators, investors and industry players to develop digital solutions that respond directly to Nigeria’s challenges. The call came at the grand finale of the fourth edition of…
The Federal Government has opened the 2026 Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize, creating one of the most significant financial incentives yet for students whose research can demonstrate real value to Nigeria. The annual programme has a ₦365 million prize pool…
Meta’s agreement to pay as much as $18 billion to settle child safety lawsuits in the United States may look like a major victory for parents and regulators. But beneath the headline figure is a more complicated issue that deserves…
OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have joined more than 100 technology, cybersecurity, financial and infrastructure companies in calling for a stronger global response to the growing threat posed by AI-powered cyberattacks. The companies signed an open letter published on August 27,…
Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has urged students, lecturers and researchers to use artificial intelligence responsibly by adopting a simple rule: Check, Cite and Critique. The advice was delivered by Professor Olawale Awe during…
Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has announced the commencement of applications for postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university made the announcement through its School of Postgraduate Studies, with eligible candidates invited…
MTN Group is looking for Nigerian investors to take up to a 30 per cent stake in IHS Nigeria as it works to complete its acquisition of IHS Holding Limited, in a transaction that could be worth between $900 million…
For many Nigerians, organising a wedding, birthday, naming ceremony or corporate event is almost a second job. Guest lists live on WhatsApp, RSVPs come through Google Forms, vendors are contacted by phone, payments are tracked through bank transfers, while someone…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could permanently remove large numbers of jobs from the global economy, urging governments to prepare now for a disruption that he believes could reshape how people work and earn a living.…
Nigeria’s growing demand for university education is putting renewed pressure on the country’s higher education system, with the National Universities Commission (NUC) backing Open and Distance Learning (ODL) as a major way to expand access without relying solely on traditional…
Nigeria is stepping up its push to make university research more commercially useful, with the Federal Government challenging universities and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, to turn academic discoveries into businesses, jobs and products that can…
A University of Ibadan academic has called for an urgent digital transformation of Nigeria’s academic knowledge system, saying the country must move beyond traditional libraries and build a stronger digital ecosystem that makes research easier to discover, access and share.…