Jigawa State Government has approved N283.24 million for the purchase of 1,500 Android tablets as part of efforts to improve digital management of basic education across the state. The approval, announced by Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, Sagir…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is set to deepen its use of technology in agriculture with plans to support artificial intelligence-powered farm advisory services that can provide real-time information to farmers in major Nigerian languages. The initiative is part of…
Google has announced a new opportunity for Nigerian students to use its premium artificial intelligence tools without paying for a full year. The technology giant is offering eligible students in Nigeria 12 months of Google AI Plus at no cost,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are expanding an education initiative that will use basketball, artificial intelligence and cloud technology to help improve mathematics learning for 10,000 students across Africa by the end of 2027. The…
Anambra State is set to give secondary school students and young people access to free computer training as part of a new effort to strengthen digital literacy and prepare young residents for opportunities in a technology-driven economy. The one-month programme,…
Nigeria has unveiled a new National Digital Cloud Policy designed to attract up to $750 million in private investment within the next 24 months, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen the country’s cloud computing infrastructure and position it as…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for a major rethink of Nigeria’s education system, arguing that greater emphasis on vocational and technical education could help tackle unemployment and prepare young Nigerians for the realities of the modern labour market.…
Nigeria is moving to strengthen the regulation and quality of technical education as the Federal Government reconstitutes the governing structure of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), placing polytechnics and other Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions…
Nigeria has begun a major restructuring of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), as the Federal Ministry of Education engages KPMG Advisory Services to assess the agency and develop a new framework for regulating the country’s technical and vocational…
Nigerians looking to build a career in technology have several new opportunities to learn artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, software development and other digital skills without paying the usual training fees. The opportunities come from government-backed programmes, international organisations and…
FATE Foundation, in partnership with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and with support from Google.org, has launched a major advanced artificial intelligence programme designed to strengthen AI education in Nigerian universities and other higher institutions across Africa. The…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to create businesses, generate employment and build sustainable careers. The call was made by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel…
Nigeria has taken another major step towards digitalising public services with the launch of the Government Service Portal, a centralised online platform designed to give citizens and businesses easier access to services provided by government institutions. The platform, which was…
Enugu State is moving to reposition one of its major digital infrastructure assets as a centre for artificial intelligence, technology training and global outsourcing, in a move that could reshape the state’s role in Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The development…
OpenAI has introduced a dedicated ChatGPT for Teens experience for users aged 13 to 17, bringing stronger safety protections, parental controls and education-focused features to one of the world’s most widely used artificial intelligence platforms. The move, announced on Tuesday,…