The ongoing conflict involving Iran is now sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefield, spilling directly into the global technology industry and pushing up the cost of everyday electronics. From smartphones to data centres, the supply chain that powers modern digital…
The global technology community is watching closely as Elon Musk and Sam Altman prepare to face each other in what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential legal battles in the history of artificial intelligence. At the…
A growing call has emerged for stronger recognition of innovation in Northern Nigeria, as stakeholders warn that the region’s technology ecosystem remains underreported despite increasing activity. This appeal comes from entrepreneur and ecosystem advocate Johnpaul Nwobodo, who insists that a…
Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem took centre stage in Lagos last week as industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of digital finance, with OPay emerging as a dominant voice at the inaugural summit. At a time when financial technology is…
A quiet but significant shift is coming to how Nigerians move money. If you regularly send funds through your bank app or a fintech platform, you will soon notice a new pattern in charges. Transfers above ₦10,000 will now cost…
In a move that reflects the growing convergence of fintech, blockchain, and digital identity systems, Cryptonia has rebranded to Evolution, positioning itself as a platform designed to power what it describes as global citizens. The development, reported by TechCabal on…
Nigeria is taking another bold step towards strengthening its digital future, as the National Information Technology Development Agency unveils a new innovation hub initiative aimed at empowering millions of young Nigerians. The programme, designed in collaboration with the National Youth…
Students of Yaba College of Technology have taken a bold step into Nigeria’s growing innovation space with the unveiling of an electric tricycle and an artificial intelligence-powered delivery platform designed to address real-world mobility and logistics challenges. The twin innovations,…
Nigeria’s ambition to build a robust digital economy is entering a decisive phase, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to pass a comprehensive Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud computing across…
Nigeria’s financial system is entering a decisive phase as regulators and industry stakeholders intensify efforts to secure digital transactions. The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind recent reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria,…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission has renewed its call for stronger protection of intellectual property rights, stressing that safeguarding creative works and innovations is critical to driving Nigeria’s economic growth and global competitiveness. Speaking in line with growing concerns about piracy,…
Nigeria’s education space has been thrown into fresh controversy following remarks by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, who warned that students studying social science courses may struggle to find jobs in the future. The statement, made during a recent…
The growing urgency to fix deep inequalities in healthcare and education has taken centre stage again, as the CHOPS Fellowship joins forces with Rotary International to expand impact-driven interventions across continents. At a time when millions still lack access to…
Nigeria’s drive to strengthen its industrial base received a fresh boost as the Raw Materials Research and Development Council deepens collaboration with the Federal College of Education, Technical Gusau, to establish a raw materials testing centre in Zamfara State. The…
Something interesting is happening in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. While much of the global startup world is still obsessed with sleek mobile apps and super-polished dashboards, a growing number of Nigerian founders are taking a different route. They are building for…