Nigeria is rolling out one of Africa’s most ambitious clean energy interventions yet. The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a $200 million debt platform under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme to support companies…
Fintech company Verto has announced the finalists for its 2025 Startup Awards, spotlighting emerging African innovators shaping the continent’s future across technology, health, energy, and agriculture. The competition, now in its second year, seeks to recognise early-stage startups that are…
When people imagine a lawyer in Nigeria, what usually comes to mind is a confident figure in a wig and flowing robe, standing before a judge, arguing passionately about justice. But for Motunrayo Adebayo, her path as a lawyer took…
Lagos — the beating heart of Nigeria’s innovation and technology drive — became the centre of national attention this week as it hosted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) commissioners from across the country during GITEX Africa 2025. The gathering, organised…
Over the past few years, Nigeria’s fintech industry has shot up like wildfire. With millions gaining access to digital banking, mobile payments, and online savings tools, financial inclusion has become more than a catchphrase—it’s being lived. Big players such as…
In a moving celebration of excellence and dedication, the Kaduna State Government has rewarded 23 of its most outstanding teachers with ₦500,000 each, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to education across the state. The awards were presented during a…
In a bold new move, Cross River State’s Commissioner for Education, Senator (Associate Professor) Stephen Odey, has vowed to personally spearhead a task force to clamp down on illegal schools operating across the state. His declaration, made in recent remarks,…
When former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed last week that 24 million Nigerian children are out of school, it wasn’t just another political soundbite — it was a national emergency hiding in plain sight. The number, he said, represents about 10…
Every October 5, Nigeria joins the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, yet the irony is painful — the very people shaping the nation’s future remain among its most neglected. From Lagos to Maiduguri, many Nigerian teachers work tirelessly under…
When October 5, 2025, arrives, nations around the world will pause to celebrate World Teachers’ Day—but this year’s message carries a deeper purpose. Instead of simply honouring individual educators, the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession” urges a shift:…
On World Teachers’ Day, 5 October 2025, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) of Cambodia and UNESCO issued a clarion call: teachers must take centre stage not just as implementers, but as catalysts in the AI-driven transformation of…
In a historic step toward reshaping the continent’s education landscape, the African Union (AU) has launched a 10-year initiative aimed at transforming education and skills development across Africa. The plan—officially titled the AU Decade of Accelerated Action for the Transformation…
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are rapidly transforming how we learn, work, and relate, one key truth holds strong: technology alone does not revolutionise education. It’s the teachers—motivated, skilled, and supported—who make the difference. As…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have renewed their resolve to tighten oversight and enforcement of IT project clearances across the federal public sector in Nigeria. In a…
In a decisive step towards brighter nights and safer streets, two Chinese construction giants have formally broken ground on the ambitious Light Up Abuja solar streetlighting project. The launch took place on 2 October 2025, with officials, residents, and stakeholders…