Over the past decade, the fintech scene across Africa has been driven by one overriding mission: financial inclusion. Millions of Africans who once transacted only in cash now access digital wallets and mobile money platforms. This progress, however, is no…
Airtel Africa Plc, one of the continent’s leading telecom and mobile money operators, has announced a significant increase in capital expenditure (capex) after reporting a buoyant first half of the 2025 financial year. The decision reflects the company’s confidence in…
In a move that signals the global ambitions of both fintech and mobility sectors, Checkout.com has announced a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. — bringing together Checkout.com’s payments infrastructure and Uber’s on-demand mobility and delivery empire. The deal centres…
The conversation about a cleaner energy future is no longer theoretical — it is happening now. Across Abuja and in private boardrooms, policymakers and investors are talking about Green hydrogen as a serious export commodity for Nigeria. The idea is…
In Nigeria’s classrooms, the subject of computer science is often delivered in English—a language that may not always be the first for many learners. But recent research and policy shifts suggest a new pathway: what if children could learn foundational…
In the bustling streets of Lagos, there is a quiet but growing revolution underway. Here, a new generation of circular e-waste startups is turning what many see as obsolete — discarded smartphones, tablets and other gadgets — into what others…
As the major U.S. technology giants prepare to unveil their third-quarter results this week, all eyes are on whether the booming momentum around artificial intelligence (AI) will underpin their financials—or expose a build-up of froth. Companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet…
In a significant move for global digital infrastructure, three major European organisations — Ericsson, Nokia and Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) — have announced a joint effort to shape the next-generation video coding standard that will underpin the forthcoming 6G…
If you’re eagerly waiting for the next big flagship from OnePlus, you’ll want to jot this one down. The company has officially confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will be unveiled in China on October 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. Beijing…
Education stakeholders across Nigeria are sounding the alarm that adolescents need relevant and timely instruction on sexual health — a move they say could meaningfully reduce rates of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Many believe that introducing comprehensive…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially appointed Professor Farouk Haruna as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Kontagora (FUEK) in Niger State. The announcement, made during the university’s Governing Council meeting held on October 24, 2025,…
In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence, students from secondary schools in Edo and Delta states showcased their brilliance at the finale of the much-anticipated quiz competition hosted by SEPLAT Energy PLC in partnership with NNPC Exploration and Production Limited…
In the world of technology and finance, the recent results from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) have drawn far more than the usual investor attention. They are being interpreted as a clear beacon of how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from…
In a significant stride for Nigerian educational outreach, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has swung open its first-ever Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) centre in the United Kingdom. The unveiling, at the “Education Matters Conference UK 2025” in London, underscores…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a bold step toward reshaping the nation’s financial landscape. During a high-level roundtable held alongside the 2025 IMF–World Bank meetings in Washington D.C., the CBN brought together Nigeria’s leading fintech innovators, investors,…