In the ever-curious world of celebrity relationships, few figures have managed to retain quite the level of guardedness as Wentworth Miller. Known to millions for his role as Michael Scofield in the hit series Prison Break, Miller has consistently kept…
In a move that has sent ripples across the digital knowledge ecosystem, billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven online encyclopedia designed to compete directly with the Wikimedia Foundation’s flagship platform, Wikipedia. The announcement comes on…
A prominent educationist, Dr Joseph Otuagoma, has called on the Federal Government (FG) to honour its long-standing agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), warning that continued neglect of the pact threatens to plunge Nigeria’s university system into…
In a landmark white paper, “Sustainable AI for a Greener Tomorrow”, NTT DATA – a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital-business services – warns that the current trajectory of AI development threatens environmental stability and calls for immediate,…
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,…