Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has taken a decisive step to address one of the most persistent frustrations among mobile users: poor network service. Beginning this April, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will enforce a new directive requiring telecom operators to compensate…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has commenced a high-level meeting aimed at addressing growing concerns around child protection across the region, as lawmakers gather in Freetown to deliberate on urgent and long-standing challenges affecting vulnerable children.…
The Federal Government has announced the launch of the 2026 Build-A-Thon Holiday Camp, a hands-on digital learning initiative designed to equip Nigerian students with practical technology skills and prepare them for the future of work. The programme reflects a growing…
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s evolving digital economy, the Kwara State Government has trained 50 teachers in digital entrepreneurship, a development that signals a growing shift towards technology-driven education in public classrooms. The initiative, reported on April 7,…
In a show of Nigeria’s young engineering prowess, 30 standout innovation teams have been chosen to advance into the regional rounds of the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO). This development marks a defining moment in a national programme designed to link…
Minna, Niger State’s bustling capital, now buzzes with conversations about apps, digital skills training, and new opportunities in the tech world. What once felt like distant talk about technology has become part of everyday life for many residents. This shift…
Nigeria is moving to reinforce its digital defences as the Federal Government unveils plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council, a strategic response to the growing wave of cyber threats affecting both public and private institutions across the country.…
Nigeria’s healthcare system is at another turning point as pharmacists across the country intensify calls for broader responsibilities and deeper integration of technology into service delivery. The renewed push reflects a growing recognition that community pharmacists are no longer just…
Africa’s technology ecosystem is entering a defining phase, one that is less about headline-grabbing funding rounds and more about what happens after the money lands. Across the continent, startups are striking more deals, holding more conversations, and exploring more strategic…
In a development that is quietly reshaping Africa’s telecom economics, MTN Group has found its most valuable customers not in its largest market, Nigeria, but in Ghana. Fresh data from the company’s 2025 financial performance shows a striking contrast in…
In campuses across Nigeria, smartphones are everywhere. Lecture halls glow with screens, hostels buzz with social media activity, and students are more connected than ever before. Yet beneath this digital presence lies a quiet contradiction. Many students who own smartphones…
Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how children learn, and in many Nigerian homes, it is no longer a distant concept. From mobile apps that solve maths problems to chat-based tools that explain difficult topics, AI tutors are becoming part of…
Nigeria’s edtech scene is growing fast, but one challenge continues to shape everything from product design to user adoption: unreliable internet. For millions of students across the country, especially outside major cities, streaming-heavy apps and data-hungry platforms are simply not…
The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has accused Russian authorities of causing a major disruption to the country’s payment infrastructure following a sweeping crackdown on Virtual Private Networks, widely known as VPNs. The development, which unfolded on April 4, 2026,…
Why Nigerian Startups Should Build More Apps for Special Needs Learners Nigeria’s education technology space is growing at a steady pace, with platforms like uLesson and newer AI-driven tools reshaping how students learn. Yet, one critical segment remains largely underserved:…
