Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has called on Nigerian leaders, institutions and professionals to approach artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging technologies with a strong commitment to inclusion, warning that rapid technological progress could leave many people behind if…
Artificial intelligence is becoming more than a technology story. The Bank of England has warned that the huge amount of money flowing into AI could create market shocks if expectations about profits, productivity and economic growth prove too optimistic. The…
Artificial intelligence jobs are growing quickly, but women are not sharing equally in the opportunity. New LinkedIn research shows that women accounted for only 26% of AI hires in the United States in 2025, compared with 50% of hires into…
Africa’s entrepreneurship story is becoming impossible to ignore, but many young founders still face a difficult question after developing an idea: where will the money come from to build it into a real business? A new commentary published by Fortune…
Africa’s health technology space received a fresh boost after Investing in Innovation Africa, known as i3, announced four new partnerships designed to tackle practical healthcare challenges across the continent. The deals, unveiled at i3’s fourth annual Access to Markets event…
Five Nigerian women entrepreneurs have emerged as winners of the 2026 Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator in Nigeria, securing a combined US$50,000 in grant funding to expand their technology-driven businesses. The five founders were announced at the graduation…
Nigeria is taking a more technology-driven approach to recognising outstanding teachers ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, with the Federal Government announcing that the selection process has been digitised for the first time. The Minister of State for…
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology story. It is becoming a major investment story, and the money moving into the sector is large enough to influence economic growth, corporate borrowing and future infrastructure. A Reuters analysis published on…
The Nigeria Police Force has escalated the search for prospective National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State, as families face a reported N950 million ransom demand. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has drawn attention to one of Nigeria’s education challenges, saying about 10 million young children are currently outside the Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) system. The Guardian also reported the warning on…
The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, has called on African governments to address the conditions pushing many young people to seek opportunities outside the continent. Uduma made the call on Tuesday, September…
Federal University Dutse, FUD, in Jigawa State is set to broaden its academic offerings after the National Universities Commission, NUC, approved 30 new programmes for the institution ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session. The approval also clears the way for…
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 have been released, keeping the University of Oxford at number one for an 11th consecutive year while showing stronger momentum from Asian universities and a wider Nigerian presence. For Nigerian readers,…
Nigeria’s banks and fintech companies are asking the Central Bank of Nigeria for more time to meet its January 1, 2027 deadline for moving payment transaction data into the country. The request emerged at the inaugural GrowthX by Techeconomy and…
LAGOS: The Wetech Conference 2026 has put a fresh spotlight on a question Africa can no longer ignore: who will build the artificial intelligence systems shaping the continent’s future? Held on September 26 at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria…