Nigeria has moved decisively to stabilise its aviation sector after weeks of tension, capping jet fuel prices and introducing credit support for airlines in a bid to prevent widespread flight disruptions. The intervention follows a sharp surge in aviation fuel…
The Federal Government has stepped in to prevent a fresh disruption in Nigeria’s tertiary education system, inviting leaders of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities to an urgent meeting scheduled for Wednesday,…
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Tuesday staged a coordinated protest over worsening welfare concerns, with transportation challenges taking centre stage. The demonstration, led by the institution’s Students’ Union, reflects growing frustration among undergraduates who say…
Residents of Lokoja in Kogi State are still grappling with the aftermath of a disturbing school attack that has once again highlighted Nigeria’s deepening insecurity challenge. Armed men stormed an Islamic school and orphanage facility in the Zariagi area late…
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator has raised the stakes for operators, calling for fresh capital injection to support a sweeping upgrade of network infrastructure across the country, as demand for data continues to surge beyond existing capacity. The Nigerian Communications Commission has…
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, has issued a firm warning to tower infrastructure providers, signalling a new phase of accountability in the country’s telecom value chain. The directive marks a shift in regulatory focus as authorities move beyond…
Nigeria has quietly recalibrated its approach to regulating global technology companies, choosing long-term compliance over immediate financial gain in its high-profile case involving Meta Platforms Inc.. Fresh disclosures show that the $32.8 million penalty initially imposed on the tech giant…
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy is running into a familiar problem: not enough skilled hands to power its expanding infrastructure. As demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence workloads and digital platforms rises, industry operators are warning that the country’s data centre…
In a major shift that could redefine the global artificial intelligence landscape, Microsoft has agreed to end its exclusive licensing arrangement with OpenAI, opening the door for broader partnerships and intensifying competition across the cloud computing market. The announcement, reported…
Shares of Qualcomm surged sharply in early trading on Monday after reports emerged that OpenAI is working with the chipmaker to develop advanced processors for a new generation of artificial intelligence-focused smartphones. The development, which also involves MediaTek, signals a…
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…