In a significant shift in how the United States federal government attracts and deploys tech talent, the White House has launched the United States Tech Force programme, a new two-year initiative aimed at hiring about 1,000 technology professionals into government…
In a major boost for urban mobility in Africa, Seoul-based tech firm Nota AI has sealed a game-changing agreement to bring its advanced traffic management technology to Nairobi, Kenya. This move follows the company’s recent wins in the Middle East…
In a year marked by cautious optimism for Africa’s tech ecosystem, Innovate Africa Fund has delivered an inspiring performance with its first set of investments. The early-stage investment vehicle, designed to back African founders at the concept stage, has reported…
In a landmark moment for correctional education in Nigeria, six inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja have earned university degrees from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) during a graduation ceremony held on Tuesday in…
In the last decade, Africa’s security landscape has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days when national safety discussions were dominated only by physical threats like insurgency or border clashes. Today, the real struggle for national stability plays out as much…
Nigeria’s education system stands at a crossroads. As stakeholders gather to confront entrenched challenges, there is rising recognition that traditional funding approaches can no longer single-handedly sustain the demands of modern learning environments. A growing chorus of voices from alumni…
In a powerful message that resonates with educators, innovators, and young Africans alike, Dr Babs Omotowa, president of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), has reiterated his bold ambition to build a world-class university in Africa that empowers…
Saudi Arabia’s stc Group has taken a bold step towards accelerating digital transformation across the Kingdom by agreeing a new five-year Master Frame Agreement with Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson. The deal, signed on December 16, 2025, signals a deeper, long-term…
In a major change that took effect today, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has officially shut down the dedicated desktop version of its popular Messenger service for both Windows and Mac computers. Millions of users around the world who have grown…
OpenAI has announced a major shift in how it compensates new hires in the face of an intensifying global battle for artificial intelligence experts. The company has scrapped its traditional equity vesting restriction that required new employees to wait before…
Walt Disney Company recently made global headlines with a bold investment in artificial intelligence technology partners. In a landmark agreement valued at around $1 billion, Disney has signed a three-year licensing and investment deal with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT…
In an emphatic appeal to the Federal Government and policymakers, Thrive Agric, one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural technology companies, has urged a comprehensive overhaul of the way the nation approaches technology integration, education and funding within the agricultural sector. The…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has officially inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). The event held on Monday, December 15, 2025, marked a significant step in the university’s…
A leading tech policy expert has urged the federal government to elevate artificial intelligence education to the level of a national priority, warning that without decisive action, millions of young Nigerians risk being left behind in a rapidly digitising world.…
In a powerful affirmation of the ingenuity that pulses through the country’s young population, a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Mastercard Foundation, and the Lagos-based innovation platform NerdzFactory has taken concrete steps to empower young innovators…