In a bold move to place Nigeria at the forefront of sustainable innovation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stepped up its efforts to galvanise green technology adoption across government, industry, academia and civil society. At the heart…
In a significant move toward inclusive, equitable education, Zambia is witnessing a powerful collaboration between Ecobank Zambia and the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA). Their joint effort is centred on equipping differently abled students with technological tools to…
The global Aurora Tech Award has unveiled its latest initiative to empower women-led startups across Nigeria and other developing regions. The award, powered by mobility and technology company inDrive, seeks to close the gender gap in technology entrepreneurship by supporting…
In recent years, Nigeria has decisively shifted the conversation around Artificial Intelligence from idle speculation to active implementation. What once was a page in policy documents is now becoming visible in real sectors—healthcare, agriculture, finance, and logistics. The central question…
Apple has stirred excitement once again. In a terse but telling teaser, the company hinted at “something powerful” on the way — and the tech world is abuzz with speculation that a new MacBook Pro may be at the centre…
On 14 October 2025, SemiQon, in partnership with VTT, clinched the coveted “Impact Expected” award from EARTO (the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations). Their groundbreaking cryogenic CMOS chip technology, designed for quantum computing and space applications, was singled…
Lagos has officially become the heartbeat of a new continental movement as the Africa School Games make their long-awaited debut this week. Hosted at the British International School, the event represents more than a celebration of youthful athleticism — it…
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by an expanding base of internet users, evolving consumer behaviour, and the emergence of agile local players. Yet, as opportunity grows, so does competition—especially from informal sellers using social media and…
In a striking escalation of the long-standing friction between organised labour and the federal government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially thrown down the gauntlet over the deepening crisis in the public university and tertiary education system. The union’s…
Each year, on 15 October, the world — or at least a large part of the global education community — pauses to observe world students day. In 2025, that date falls on a Wednesday. The day carries a special resonance:…
In a recent statement that has brought relief to many Nigerian students, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, clarified that the ongoing strike led by the Academic Staff Union of…
In a bold stride toward digital transformation, MTN Nigeria is banking heavily on cloud technology to modernise its infrastructure and better serve its growing customer base. The telecommunication giant has announced plans to run core network services and related workloads…
In Abuja yesterday, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) officially unveiled plans to roll out NOVA — the Nigeria Outsourcing Value Acceleration programme — aimed at recasting Nigeria’s relationship with technology from passive consumer to proactive innovator.…
In a decisive move for Nigeria’s digital future, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emerged as a prominent advocate for a formal, robust national artificial intelligence (AI) framework. At a high-level forum held in Kano, technology stakeholders,…
In a move that has captured attention across Africa’s fintech and investment circles, Hisa Kenya and Nigeria’s Chaka are planning to merge into a single “super app.” What feels like a bold reinvention is also a response to a year…