The Federal Government has announced a major shift in Nigeria’s examination system, with the National Examinations Council, popularly known as NECO, set to begin computer-based examinations as part of a broad reform agenda aimed at reducing malpractice and improving the…
Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but one challenge continues to stand in the way of long-term progress: the shortage of highly trained technology talent. As fintech companies, startups, banks and digital service providers compete for skilled software engineers, the…
According to Notebookcheck.net, Instagram has officially ended support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages, a move that is already stirring fresh concerns among privacy experts, digital rights advocates and millions of social media users worldwide. The decision, which takes effect from…
In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, fintech has become the backbone of daily business. From roadside food vendors to online fashion sellers, millions of Nigerians now rely on transfers, mobile banking apps, POS terminals and USSD codes to keep their businesses…
In a country celebrated as Africa’s fintech capital, many Nigerian small businesses are still holding tightly to cash. Across markets in Lagos, roadside shops in Abuja, tailoring stores in Aba, and food stalls in Port Harcourt, physical naira notes remain…
Arsenal have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades, marking a historic milestone for the North London club and their growing young squad. The English side secured qualification after a hard-fought…
Nigeria is taking another decisive step towards digital independence as Galaxy Backbone, in partnership with Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, rolls out subsidised sovereign cloud services targeted at startups across the country. The initiative signals a growing national focus on…
Nigeria’s push to revitalise its agricultural sector has taken a significant turn as the National Board for Technical Education begins a sweeping overhaul of agricultural curricula across tertiary institutions. The move is aimed at closing the widening skills gap, improving…
Nigeria has intensified its call for a unified framework on data protection and privacy laws across Africa, positioning the move as critical to unlocking trust, digital trade, and economic growth on the continent. The push comes at a time when…
A leading Nigerian academic, Professor Ehiyamen Mediayanose Osezua, is set to deliver the 11th inaugural lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, drawing attention to the pressing challenges of governance and institutional performance in Nigeria. The lecture, scheduled…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is facing a critical growth barrier, as industry experts warn that many digital learning platforms are failing to meet the real needs of users. Despite increasing investment and innovation across the sector, a persistent disconnect between…
Nigeria’s fast-growing tech startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase where innovation alone is no longer enough. As digital services expand across fintech, health tech, edtech and e-commerce, the handling of personal data has become a central issue shaping trust,…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is full of promise, but behind the optimism lies a difficult reality. Many startups enter the market with bold ideas, attract early users, and even secure funding, yet struggle to grow beyond a certain point. The…
A popular digital platform, Kled, has officially pulled out of Nigeria after what insiders describe as a surge in fraudulent activities that made continued operations unsustainable. The decision, which reportedly included removing the app from local app stores and restricting…
Nigeria’s ambition to build a homegrown alternative to ChatGPT is no longer a futuristic idea. It is a serious national conversation shaped by policy, investment, talent, and hard economic realities. Across government, startups, and academia, the question is shifting from…