In the rush to build artificial intelligence capacity across the continent, African nations risk overlooking a critical piece of the puzzle. At a recent media briefing in Lagos, renowned AI transformation coach Adeoye Abodunrin sounded a stark warning that without…
In a fresh and exciting development for Nigeria’s creative and scientific communities, the Nigeria Prizes competition has officially opened for entries for the 2026 cycle on Sunday 1st February 2026. The announcement by the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG)…
In a compelling address at the 35th Convocation Lecture of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, a key federal minister asked higher institutions to take a more active role in driving the country’s economic revival and long-term prosperity.…
Nigeria’s Presidency has restated confidence in the country’s economic trajectory, insisting that carefully steered reforms, renewed investor confidence and inclusive policies are placing Africa’s most populous nation firmly on the path to becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Government…
In cities and towns across Nigeria, a quiet revolution is underway. What many once saw simply as a way to pass time with friends is now steadily gaining recognition as a legitimate career opportunity for young people. Esports as a…
Nigeria stands at a critical point in its educational evolution as policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and technology experts come together to shape the future of learning. With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence globally and its increasing relevance in the…
In the dusty lanes of Nigeria’s remote villages, where classrooms sometimes have more chalk dust than textbooks, a transformation is quietly unfolding. Innovative education programmes that blend artificial intelligence with mobile technology are beginning to reshape how children and adults…
In recent years, Nigerian universities have seen an unprecedented shift in how academic research and writing are carried out. Traditional approaches to drafting research papers and theses are increasingly being supplemented by cutting‑edge artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and…
Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has taken a confident step forward in the race to deepen technology adoption across Nigerian campuses by partnering with global tech brand MiGO Mobile. The partnership was formally launched with the unveiling of a…
In our connected world, we spend a large part of our day scrolling through social media and streaming music. What many people are noticing more and more is that an increasing amount of what shows up on these platforms isn’t…
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development E‑School Program is an ambitious education and technology initiative that aims to transform learning in classrooms across Africa by placing digital tools where they are needed most. African leaders launched this effort to give…
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to reshape economies, transform societies, and redefine the future of work. But in a powerful new warning, the United Nations and its leading experts are saying that without strong human‑centred governance, the rapid rollout of AI…
Financial education is at a crossroads. Traditional textbooks and static teaching methods are no longer sufficient in preparing young people for the financial realities of today’s world. In classrooms around the globe, students are still learning personal finance from books…
A new report has revealed that many schools across the United States are falling short in providing the assistive technology that learners with disabilities need to fully engage in education. This shortfall has raised concerns among educators, families and advocates…
In a major development for higher education in Nigeria, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding access to world-class academic opportunities on Nigerian…