In a major move for Africa’s infrastructure development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF). The fresh funding is set to accelerate critical projects across the continent…
A group of Nigerian students on the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship has publicly protested against the Federal Government over delayed and unpaid monthly stipends. According to the Union of Nigerian BEA Scholars, the unpaid allowances date back to earlier…
In a landmark move to strengthen digital capacity among Nigeria’s youth, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Digital School — part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives…
JéGO Technologies Inc. has unveiled its much-anticipated “Zero Carbon” electric vehicle (EV) in Nigeria, signalling a major stride in the country’s transition to clean, intelligent and locally-relevant transport. The launch took place at the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence…
Nigeria’s education sector is quietly experiencing a transformation — one driven by digital innovation, ambition and a growing demand for flexible, career-ready learning. More than ever, Nigerians are turning to online learning platforms to gain skills, explore new career paths,…
In a powerful demonstration of unity and shared purpose, Nigerian government officials and tech innovators gathered at XPLORE 2025 to reaffirm their commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive technology ecosystem across the country. The event, which brought together key…
In a bold and timely expansion, the global fintech juggernaut Revolut is advancing its plans to establish a fully licensed bank in South Africa. The company has officially submitted a Section 12 application to the Prudential Authority of the South…
In a world racing to feed artificial intelligence (AI) with ever more compute power, a key question is emerging: how green is this boom? A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) sheds light on how much of the…
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI—one of the leading names in artificial intelligence—has issued a very public risk warning. The company expressed concern about “potentially catastrophic” effects of AI, notably on employment. According to the alert, the disruption may…
At a time when Nigeria faces both incredible challenges and promising opportunities, experts in education and youth development are calling on teenagers to embrace technology as a tool for innovation, nation-building, and meaningful social impact. This message rang loud and…
A research team from the University of Ibadan (UI) has unveiled a novel instructional method aimed at reshaping the way primary school children learn: the Fun-Rigour Multimodal Instructional Method (F-RMIM). This initiative promises to balance joy with academic discipline, helping…
In a surprising revelation, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple has “largely written off” its flagship Mac Pro desktop. According to his recent Power On newsletter, the company’s internal sentiment now strongly favours the Mac Studio as the cornerstone of…
In a deeply moving tribute at the 2025 Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), Dr Sola Balogun, a respected academic from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), was honoured as one of Nigeria’s significant arts and culture icons. The award, presented…
In a remarkable achievement, Fatima Yunusa (SFS’24), a Georgetown University alumna and passionate advocate for Nigeria’s socioeconomic development, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarship. Yunusa is among three recipients in West Africa for this year’s Rhodes class and…
In a dramatic shake-up, Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has retrenched 383 employees over the past year, a move driven by an alarming 85 per cent surge in operating expenses. The revelation comes from the latest Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) end-of-year reports,…