The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has issued a stark warning: African nations risk being left behind in the global race to modernise unless they urgently scale up investment in innovation, human…
In a powerful warning that echoes across campuses nationwide, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared that the escalating insecurity in Nigeria is no longer just a social issue — it’s a growing existential threat to the country’s…
In a dramatic escalation following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to physically relocate to Kebbi to personally coordinate the rescue efforts. The directive underscores the seriousness…
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has shattered previous records by matriculating 6,356 fresh students for the 2025/2026 academic session — the largest intake in nearly four decades of the institution’s history. The matriculation ceremony was held on November 19,…
In a chilling pre-dawn raid, 25 schoolgirls were abducted from their dormitories at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The violent attack, carried out by suspected “bandits,” also claimed the life of the school’s vice…
In a bold move to deepen African innovation, Cassava Technologies has teamed up with The Rockefeller Foundation to expand access to powerful artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across the continent. The partnership will provide GPU-enabled infrastructure…
A bold new chapter in Africa’s tech story is unfolding: Cassava Technologies, backed by Nvidia, is raising up to US$700 million to supercharge its data-centre footprint across the continent and make advanced artificial intelligence more accessible — not just to…
In a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has gifted a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory to Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa, Abuja. The donation, unveiled on Tuesday, marks a significant stride in elevating technology learning among Nigerian youth…
In a strongly worded statement on November 18, 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemned the brutal attack on the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, calling for the immediate and safe release of the 25…
A fresh analysis by BudgIT, the civic-tech group, has exposed troubling gaps in how Nigerian states fund two of the most vital public services: education and health. According to the 2025 edition of its State of States report, many states…
In a bold move to elevate the standard of education across public schools, the Bayelsa State Government, through its Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF), has teamed up with the British Council and the Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board (TTRCB)…
At the recently held Schneider Electric Innovation Day Nigeria 2025, TD Africa stepped firmly into the spotlight, sealing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that promises to reshape Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. The event also marked Schneider Electric’s 25th anniversary in…
In a move that signals a new chapter for digital inclusion in Africa, MTN Group, the continent’s telecom giant, has teamed up with Microsoft to expand access to artificial intelligence‑powered tools across several African markets. The partnership, announced on 17…
In a strategic move that underscores its ambition to redefine online education, DataCamp — a major player in data and AI skills training — has acquired Dubai-based Optima, an AI-native learning platform. This acquisition is not just about bulking up;…
As the 28th edition of the Africa Tech Festival 2025 drew to a close, one resounding theme echoed across its final sessions: the urgent need for policy harmonisation across the continent. Against a backdrop of Africa’s youthful population and a…