Nigeria’s growing student economy has taken a new turn as fintech platform Moremonee unveils a digital community designed to help undergraduates earn income, build skills and access financial support while still in school. The initiative signals a shift in how…
A major boost is underway for Nigeria’s digital future as the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation has commenced the rollout of 1,000 Information and Communications Technology scholarships targeted at students in federal universities across the country. The initiative, launched in partnership…
Zambia has found itself at the centre of global attention after the government cancelled the highly anticipated RightsCon 2026 summit, widely regarded as the world’s largest conference on human rights and technology. The event was originally scheduled to take place…
Nigeria’s digital economy received a fresh boost as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) unveiled a partnership designed to reduce cloud computing costs for startups participating in the iHatch programme. The initiative is structured…
Africa’s long-standing push to retain control over its digital resources is entering a decisive phase, as new partnerships begin to turn policy talk into real infrastructure. At the centre of this shift is a growing insistence that data generated on…
Nigeria’s growing influence in Africa’s technology ecosystem has once again come into sharp focus, as four homegrown startups secure spots in the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. The selection places Nigeria at the centre of…
United Bank for Africa has taken a decisive step to reshape Africa’s financial services landscape, using its inaugural Pan-African Fintech Conference to push a clear message: the future of banking on the continent depends on collaboration, not competition. Held in…
Nigeria’s creative economy is witnessing a defining shift as artificial intelligence continues to reshape how artists, designers and content creators work, learn and earn. In March 2026, the intersection between creative skills and AI technology gained even stronger momentum, with…
Nigeria’s conversation around artificial intelligence is still dominated by surface-level tools like chatbots, but a deeper shift is quietly unfolding beneath that narrative. While many businesses remain cautious or uncertain about what AI truly means for them, experts say the…
Nigeria’s education sector is entering a quiet but serious turning point. What used to be simple school records kept in filing cabinets has now evolved into vast digital databases containing sensitive information about millions of students. From admission forms to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a distinguished media professional and a key voice in shaping public communication…
In homes across Nigeria today, children are growing up in a world powered by smartphones, apps, and constant internet access. Yet, while many young people adapt quickly to this digital environment, a significant number of parents are struggling to keep…
Nigeria’s education system is facing a quiet but urgent question: are students being prepared for real life or just examinations? Across classrooms, the focus remains heavily on theory, while the economy increasingly rewards practical ability. As youth unemployment rises and…
Apple has delivered a powerful signal to global markets, with its shares rising sharply after posting its strongest quarterly sales growth in over four years. The performance comes at a critical moment for the tech giant, as it prepares for…
Nigeria’s growing push towards a digital economy has received a fresh boost as the Vanguard Against Fraud Foundation and TechRise formally unveiled a new digital skills training initiative aimed at equipping young people with practical, job-ready competencies. The programme, which…
