At a recent graduation ceremony of the Garden City Premier Business School (GCPBS) in Port Harcourt, an economist described a rising reality: Nigeria’s digital economy is quickly outgrowing oil as the true powerhouse of national growth. Nosike Agokei, a former…
In recent days, a stark warning has been issued: education across Northern Nigeria is facing a full-scale collapse. According to Amnesty International (AI), a staggering 20,468 schools have been shut indefinitely across seven states. This mass closure comes in the…
When Wole Soyinka visited his alma mater, Government College Ibadan, he delivered a message that cuts straight to the heart of Nigeria’s current crisis: the growing spate of attacks on schools demands more than reactive policing — it requires embedding…
Global direct-selling company QNET has recalibrated its expansion tactics in Sub-Saharan Africa. At a fresh product expo in Lagos, the firm spotlighted a wide array of eco-friendly lifestyle products alongside digital training tools, aimed especially at Africa’s youthful population. According…
Education in Nigeria has again come under siege as armed bandits trigger widespread school closures, leaving thousands of learners stranded at home. The latest wave of abductions, including a mass kidnapping in St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, has…
A local educational technology company in Nigeria has taken a decisive step to address the widespread crisis of examination failure among students. The firm behind Tuteria has unveiled a new digital platform, Tuteria Prep, designed to equip learners with structured,…
During the 51st convocation and 55th Founders Day of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Benin City, Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed strong support for the institution’s renewed focus on technical and vocational training. He praised the leadership of Edoba Omoregie…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially expanded its reach by granting accreditation to selected schools in Burkina Faso for the conduct of its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The decision marks a significant…
A Nigerian-led startup, MYai Robotics, has taken a bold step to redefine digital integrity with the launch of Curation AI, the world’s first real-time content authentication and opinion-intelligence engine. With a team made up of 80 percent Nigerians, the innovation…
At a high‑profile workshop in Abuja, the Ministers of Education and of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy declared a fresh national commitment: to build a unified, interoperable, and inclusive digital education system that will transform learning across Nigeria. The event,…
On Friday evening, a major milestone was reached in space research as the first privately‑owned space science satellite named Mauve was lofted into orbit. The launch was conducted by Blue Skies Space, a London‑based space science data company. Mauve rode…
In the quiet village of Papiri in Niger State, north‑central Nigeria, the night of November 21, 2025, turned into a nightmare. Gunmen stormed St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School — a boarding school — and abducted hundreds of students…
In today’s healthcare system, patients often move between channels such as phone calls, emails, portals, or video consultations, only to face delays, repeated explanations, or lost information. This experience frustrates patients and stretches healthcare teams. As demand grows and processes…
In Silicon Valley, a bold new trend is emerging among wealthy tech founders and startup executives: using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and advanced embryo screening to try to shape the traits of their future children. Rather than only using IVF…
Nigeria’s rapid digital transformation — from online banking to e-commerce, digital identity systems, and government services — has brought enormous convenience. Yet behind this acceleration lurks a growing danger: cyber threats sweeping across homes, businesses and national institutions. Recent commentary…