Nigeria’s public schools are entering a new era of learning. Chalkboards are gradually giving way to smart boards — interactive digital tools designed to make lessons livelier, more visual, and more engaging. Through a joint effort between the Federal Government,…
Over the past few years, Africa’s technology ecosystem has shown flashes of brilliance — startups scaling, innovations solving long-standing local problems, and a youthful workforce eager to build. Yet beneath that promise lies a recurring challenge: patient capital. This kind…
In a dramatic turn, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally announced a two-week, total and comprehensive strike, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025. This comes after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to…
The Federal Government has restated its strong commitment to the digital transformation of public schools across Nigeria, promising to bridge the technology gap in education and make classrooms more interactive, inclusive, and globally competitive. Speaking during the launch of the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched the call for applications for its flagship Digital Nigeria 2025 Hands-On Masterclass, a practical training programme designed to deepen digital skills across Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Applications opened on 13 October…
In a recent engagement at Kwara State Polytechnic, Bello Abdul-Hakeem—Acting Director of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in the North Central Zone—reiterated that technical education must be central to Nigeria’s development agenda. According to him, insufficient funding of…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has once again drawn national attention — this time with a passionate call for comprehensive educational reforms in Nigeria. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, Soludo stressed that the country’s education sector…
Africa’s technology landscape reached a new high as the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 concluded with an inspiring display of innovation, resilience, and problem-solving. The event, which gathered some of the continent’s brightest minds, showcased how Africans are using technology…
Lagos has again proven why it’s Africa’s innovation heartbeat, as the city hosted the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference 2025. The two-day event, held at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre and Landmark Centre from September 3–4, 2025,…
The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to fully utilise their unspent education intervention funds within 30 days or risk losing access to the money. The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to improve accountability…
In a spirited show of support, Mr Seun Dania, Managing Director of Alpha Geek Technologies, today publicly commended the Federal Government’s renewed push toward digital governance. He described the current trajectory as both bold and essential for Nigeria’s socio-economic future,…
Nigeria is taking bold steps toward transforming its education system through digital technology. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has declared that the country is now ready to fully embrace digital learning, signalling a new era for Nigerian schools. Speaking…
In a bold move to reinforce Africa’s innovation ecosystem, the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has officially launched its Akili AI MSME UpSkill Lab 2025, spotlighting 12 trailblazing startups from Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa. With support from…
In a decisive stride, the Master Card Foundation Africa Growth Fund has expanded its portfolio by backing three fresh African investment vehicles, bringing the total number in its fold to five. The move signals renewed commitment to catalysing entrepreneurship and…
In a move set to affect millions of Windows users worldwide, Microsoft has confirmed that October 14, 2025, will mark the end of its support for Windows 10. After that date, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive new…