Africa’s startup ecosystem showed signs of renewed momentum in February 2026 after a slow start to the year, as investment into technology ventures climbed to about $272 million. While the rebound offers a measure of optimism for founders and investors…
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a normal part of student life across universities and colleges around the world. From generating essays to summarising lecture notes, tools powered by generative AI are now helping students complete tasks in minutes that previously…
The global excitement around artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch. Tech companies are investing billions, governments are racing to regulate it, and businesses everywhere are adopting new tools that promise to transform productivity. Yet according to Nobel Prize-winning economist…
The United Arab Emirates has taken another strategic step in its growing ambition to become a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence, following the integration of SIRB AI into the Technology Innovation Institute. The move, announced in Abu Dhabi, reflects the…
Artificial intelligence is changing the world at a breathtaking pace. From chatbots and translation tools to voice assistants and recommendation systems, AI is now shaping how people work, learn, and communicate. Yet beneath this global technological revolution lies a major…
Technology leaders, startup founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem builders across Africa are gearing up for a major continental tech gathering as Tech Unite Africa 5.0 makes its much‑anticipated return to Nigeria. Set for 26 March 2026 at the prestigious Oriental…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that its online portal will open for registration on March 12, giving thousands of Nigerian graduates another opportunity to begin their national service journey. The registration window will remain open for six…
A Nigerian civil society organisation, Step Up Nigeria, has unveiled a national youth art and media competition aimed at raising awareness about whistleblowing and strengthening the culture of accountability across the country. The initiative, announced in Abuja, forms part of…
Nigeria’s growing digital economy is opening doors for young people who possess the right technology skills, and training institutions are stepping in to bridge the gap. One of such organisations, Aptech, is expanding its efforts to prepare Nigerian youth for…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how people work, learn and innovate. Yet across the world, a large gap still exists between what AI tools are capable of and how widely they are actually used in education and the workforce. In…
Nigeria’s push toward digital education reached a significant milestone when the Ogun State Government unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered teaching platform designed to reshape classroom learning and teacher support. The platform, known as Ogun Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network,…
Artificial intelligence continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, and the latest development from OpenAI is another major milestone in that journey. The organisation has officially unveiled GPT-5.4, a new generation of its advanced language model designed to deliver stronger…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries across the world, from healthcare to education and finance. However, the same technology that powers innovation is increasingly being exploited by cybercriminals. Experts are now warning that AI-generated scams are becoming far more sophisticated,…
Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy has created new opportunities for innovation, but it has also exposed a critical gap in regulatory and compliance infrastructure. In response to this challenge, technology startup Cybervergent has secured 3 million dollars in seed funding…
Africa’s fast-growing technology ecosystem will take centre stage later this month as the Tech Unite Africa Expo 2026 prepares to bring innovators, startups, investors and policy leaders together in Lagos. The event, scheduled for March 26, 2026, is expected to…
