Nigeria’s educational landscape is entering a defining chapter, and at the centre of it all stands the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). With the announcement that the country will host MoodleMoot Africa 2025, NOUN is not only making history…
The House of Reps has announced plans to introduce a legal framework that will regulate cryptocurrency and Point-of-Sale (POS) operations across Nigeria. This development comes amid rising concerns about online fraud, untraceable transactions, and the need to protect citizens engaging…
As the world hurtles deeper into an AI‐driven epoch, Africa finds itself at a pivotal juncture. The promise of transformational growth—across healthcare, education, agriculture, defence, and more—hangs on how adeptly the continent embraces artificial intelligence. Yet the flip side is…
As artificial intelligence continues to transform how the world works, Africa stands at a pivotal point. The continent can either remain a follower—adopting imported frameworks designed for societies unlike its own—or rise to become a global leader by shaping ethical…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated an expanded negotiation committee to engage the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and other university-based unions in a bid to prevent a…
In a welcome turn of events, the World Bank has raised its forecast for economic expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, citing easing inflation and more stable currencies as key factors. The fresh projection lifts growth to 3.8 per cent in 2025,…
In a bold and consequential move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given formal approval for the creation of a fresh security apparatus: the Forest Guards of Nigeria. The announcement, conveyed via the President’s media office, positions this initiative at the…
In a remarkable show of strength and financial discipline, Nigerian fintech powerhouse Payaza has successfully redeemed ₦20.3 billion (approximately $13.5 million) of its commercial paper obligations — entirely from internally generated funds. This milestone marks a significant shift in how…
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, seems to be softening its tone after months of legal tension with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The American tech giant, once accused of ignoring Nigeria’s data laws, is now…
In a landmark event that signals a fresh chapter for education in Burkina Faso, Tangsega B School in Koubri has been transformed with modern facilities, thanks to a major investment by Moov Africa. The official commissioning of the upgraded school…
The Ogun State Government has announced that Monday, October 6, 2025, will be a work-free day for teachers across the state. The decision was made to allow educators to fully participate in activities marking this year’s World Teachers’ Day—a global…
In a bold move to reshape global learning, Think Big Circle has officially launched — a worldwide educational initiative designed to connect students, teachers, and innovators through creative, hands-on learning. Housed under Amazon’s Think Big Spaces, this new platform invites…
Canal+, the French media giant and new owner of MultiChoice, is making strategic moves that suggest its ambitions go far beyond mere consolidation of pay-TV holdings in Africa. Its latest objective: globalising African storytelling. The company plans to distribute premium…
In October 2025, the software development landscape is witnessing a transformative wave—and at its heart lies the deepening convergence between artificial intelligence and engineering. From Microsoft’s bold strides in agent frameworks to powerful releases by AI model makers, new regulatory…
Nigeria is stepping forward with a bold and deliberate plan to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) — not as a passive participant, but as an active global contributor. This vision, unveiled by Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of…