Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is changing rapidly — and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). Once considered distant, foreign-driven financial models, they are now shaping how Nigerian startups grow, scale,…
In a major move that highlights the escalating importance of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, New York-based company Dataminr has announced its intention to acquire cyber-threat intelligence specialist ThreatConnect for approximately US$290 million. The deal is not just about one company…
At just 18 years old, Mohammed Aminu Sani has made history by obtaining a full commercial multi-engine pilot’s licence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), thereby becoming Nigeria’s youngest commercial pilot. Born and raised in Abuja, Sani’s remarkable achievement underscores…
In a striking move that spans politics, entertainment and technology, over 800 public figures have joined forces to call for a moratorium on the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence systems. Among the signatories are the contentious American political strategist Steve…
Global e-commerce giant Amazon appears poised to undertake one of its most dramatic operational shifts yet – preparing to replace up to 500,000 human jobs with robotics and automation by 2033. According to internal documents and multiple reports, one of…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has launched a new platform called Claude for Life Sciences, an initiative aimed at helping scientists and researchers integrate AI into their everyday research work. The product, built on Anthropic’s powerful Claude model, is designed to…
In a decisive move to promote literacy and modernise school libraries, ParentPay Group’s Reading Cloud has rolled out a free digital-first library offer for primary schools. The initiative, which provides one year of complimentary access to Reading Cloud’s platform, aims…
In a rapidly shifting global landscape, education stands at the crossroads of transformation — and it’s no longer enough to simply plug in new tools. The agency of UNESCO highlights that when artificial intelligence (AI) permeates learning systems, it can…
In Lagos this week, the team at Teach For Nigeria (TFN) formally unveiled the outcomes of its 2025 Incubation Hub programme — showcasing a dozen trail-blazing alumni whose projects aim to tackle Nigeria’s deep-seated educational challenges. The air in the…
In a step that signals deepening global ties and educational ambition, the municipality of Chongqing has announced notable progress in its drive to expand international education cooperation and to elevate the quality of its education system. At a press briefing…
In classrooms across Nigeria and beyond, the question often surfaces: Are screens helping or hurting pupils in the K-8 bracket? As primary schools and junior secondary levels increasingly adopt digital devices, tablets, laptops and interactive whiteboards, it’s only natural to…
In a landmark move poised to reshape health systems in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have formalised an agreement to accelerate the adoption of digital health infrastructure across the continent. The collaboration, unveiled…
Artificial Intelligence tools — think Siri, ChatGPT, Google Assistant — are nearly always trained on English, Chinese, or European tongues. African languages have rarely found their place in the digital realm. Yet for many Africans, speaking, learning, and interacting in…
In a bold stride forward for generative AI, Panasonic Holdings has introduced Reflect-DiT, a new image generation technology that empowers artificial intelligence to critique and improve its own output in real time. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic R&D Company of…
In a significant development poised to strengthen cyber resilience across the Middle East, SonicWall and Digital Planets have entered into a strategic partnership. The deal was officially inked at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai and marks a bold step toward…