Nigeria stands at a watershed moment in 2026 as its leaders and citizens alike look beyond short-term fixes toward a long-term vision of prosperity. At the heart of that vision is the federal government’s goal of transforming the economy into…
In Abuja, a powerful voice in the Nigerian labour landscape has raised urgent concerns about fairness and equity in the nation’s education system. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has publicly criticised government policies that, the…
In a decisive move to strengthen the safety of educational institutions across Abia State, Governor Alex Otti this week inaugurated the newly established State Safe School Steering Committee. The launch of this high-level committee is part of the state government’s…
In a defining moment for Nigeria’s higher education system, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are poised to formally unveil a newly negotiated agreement set to reshape university operations and foster industrial peace. The signing…
In a significant move to widen access to technology and skills for communities often left out of the digital economy, global tech company HP Inc., in partnership with the HP Foundation, has officially opened applications for its 2026 Future of…
In a breakthrough moment for African tech and security, a Nigerian defence startup has successfully raised $11.75 million in a seed funding round to develop an advanced suite of homegrown defence systems that can monitor and protect critical infrastructure across…
In a year when digital transformation is reshaping the way companies operate across Africa, a fresh risk landscape has emerged with one clear leader: cybersecurity. A recently released study by the Internal Audit Foundation in partnership with the African Federation…
In a world where malaria still takes too many lives, especially in Africa, SORA Technology has secured an additional $2.5 million in funding that could change how the disease is tracked and controlled. The fresh capital comes from the second…
In a major step forward for digital infrastructure across Africa, Stacuity and iONLINE have unveiled a powerful new approach to programmable mobile connectivity that promises to reshape how enterprises access and control network services across the continent and beyond. This…
According to a report by AI Insider, Cloudforce, an up-and-coming technology firm based in Maryland, United States, has announced the successful close of a $10 million Series A investment round led by Owl Ventures with key participation from Microsoft’s venture…
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…