In a significant development for public policy in northern Nigeria, the Katsina State Government has placed education at the very forefront of its 2026 budget proposal. The state is set to spend N156.3 billion on education — the highest single-sector…
In Lagos this week, the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), representing the voices of private sector investors, made a compelling case: for Nigeria to realise its ambition of becoming a US$1 trillion economy by 2030, better corporate governance and…
In a compelling show of commitment to youth advancement, the Noella Foundation has officially launched the second edition of its much-anticipated initiative — the Life After School Summit — with a clear mission: to equip Nigerian tertiary students with the…
In a move that signals serious backing for tertiary education in Nigeria, financial-technology firm OPay has unveiled a bold 10-year scholarship initiative with a total target of ₦1.2 billion. The programme aims to transform educational opportunities across the country by…
In the fast-moving world of education tech in Africa, it is refreshing to see a firm step forward in recognising excellence and innovation. At the heart of that movement this year is iStore Education, whose 2025 Excellence in Education Awards…
Markets in Asia were jolted on Wednesday, as investors pulled back from risky valuations and technology shares took the hardest hit. Traders in Tokyo and Seoul, in particular, sold aggressively — the former’s benchmark share index fell as much as…
In a significant move signalling the next chapter of AI-driven user experience, Google is preparing to phase out its legacy virtual assistant – Google Assistant – in favour of placing Gemini at the helm of its digital intelligence efforts. According…
In a dramatic turn, Amazon.com, Inc. (founded by Jeff Bezos) has officially filed a federal lawsuit against Perplexity AI, Inc., the San Francisco-based startup behind the AI-powered web browser agent known as Comet. The complaint, lodged in the U.S. District…
In the bustling halls of Lagos on Tuesday, an important moment unfolded that signalled fresh promise for two dynamic nations. At the fourth edition of the Nigerian‑Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) Investment and Trade Forum, the Federal Republic…
In a move that’s turning heads in Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem, Ericsson and MTN Nigeria have jointly announced the completion of a field trial that could reshape how we experience mobile connectivity. The trial, centred around Ericsson’s latest radio unit, signals…
The Federal Government has announced a landmark collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Giessen-Friedberg) to train and empower Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills. The partnership aims to address the country’s deepening unemployment crisis by focusing…
It’s a troubling picture emerging from Nigeria’s university lecture halls — despite years of study and years of service, full professors working in Nigerian tertiary institutions are earning wages that barely register on the continental scale. A recent comparative review…
In a significant shift for regional education policy, the Kano State House of Assembly has introduced a bill titled the Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill, which seeks to make Hausa the official medium of instruction across…
In a notable milestone for Nigeria’s education sector, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) reaffirmed their commitment to transform learning through the integration of technology, marking the conclusion of the first phase of…
In a move that is set to reshape the digital ambitions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), global tech giant Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based AI powerhouse G42 have announced a deepening of their strategic partnership. The duo will mobilise a…