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,…
Nigeria’s financial services landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. With over 1.5 million agents now active across the country and mobile money transactions climbing by more than 1,500 % between 2021 and 2025, the digital payments wave is reshaping how…
Edo State has joined Nigeria’s growing map of digital transformation in education as the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned a new Digital Learning Centre at Ujabhole Grammar School in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area. The project, commissioned under…
In what many are calling a historic leap for higher education in Africa, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) have announced plans to establish their first West African campus in Nigeria by 2026. The move marks a significant milestone in…
In a move that signals Lagos State’s growing investment in the digital economy, the state government has successfully trained over 600 undergraduates in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) — a key component of the global tech ecosystem. The free three-week training,…
Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has sparked excitement among fintech leaders and investors who believe it will open new doors for innovation, international partnerships, and lower remittance costs. Executives of two of Nigeria’s leading…
The Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) has officially launched the 1Gov Cloud Digitalisation Programme, marking a major step toward modernising government operations and improving environmental governance through technology. The initiative, powered by Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) — the Federal Government’s…
In the bustling halls of senior secondary schools across Nigeria, a clear message was delivered this week by TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Ltd. (TotalEnergies): books matter, reading matters — and a strong reading culture is key to purposeful learning and personal…
When one meets Ruth Porat – President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet Inc. (the parent of Google LLC) – one observes a rare combination: a finance heavyweight turned tech visionary, who now champions the idea that we can cure…
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, Nigerian graduates often face stress when hunting for that first full-time role. While competition is stiff, fresh research reveals that certain states offer better odds for securing employment. Drawing on the latest National Bureau…
In the quiet town of Otukpo, Benue State, something extraordinary is unfolding. At just 15 years old, Agbo Adoga is making waves far beyond his hometown—his story of grit, brilliance and unwavering focus is becoming a beacon of hope for…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal crossroads. With a vast youth population, a steadily rising tech ecosystem and a digital-native generation, the country is uniquely placed to drive what could be described as an “AI education revolution” across the African continent.…