In what has become one of the most remarkable years for venture-backed startups, 2025 will end with a wave of fresh “unicorns” — privately held companies now valued at over US$1 billion. According to recent tracking by investors and data…
Nigeria’s smartphone industry has experienced a striking recovery in the third quarter of 2025, with shipments increasing by 29 per cent, according to a new report by global technology research firm Omdia. This rebound marks a dramatic turnaround after a…
Nigeria’s digital payments space has welcomed a major upgrade with the relaunch of Zojapay — now rebranded as a reward-driven payment engine for everyday bills, subscriptions and digital services across the country. The revamp aims to turn routine payments into…
The mood in Abuja on 20 November 2025 brimmed with hope and renewed ambition as Synergix Africa brought down the curtain on its first cohort of 2025 — and rewarded the most promising among its young entrepreneurs with a total…
On 30 November 2022, ChatGPT was quietly rolled out to the public by OpenAI, merely described as “a model … that interacts in a conversational way.” That modest beginning belied what was to come. Within five days, it attracted more…
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,…