Nigeria is intensifying efforts to transform research outcomes from its universities and research institutes into economic assets, with the Federal Government saying the commercialisation of scientific innovation could generate billions of dollars for the country while driving industrial growth and…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced a sweeping policy that will halt the establishment of new tertiary institutions across the country for the next six years, a move authorities say is aimed at improving the quality, sustainability, and effectiveness of existing…
Nigeria’s telecom industry recorded a major international milestone this week as MTN Nigeria secured global recognition for delivering the fastest 5G network in West Africa at the prestigious Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The award was presented by Ookla,…
African pay television giant MultiChoice has announced that it will discontinue its streaming service Showmax across the continent after years of heavy financial losses. The decision marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious attempts to build a homegrown…
In a significant move that places Nigeria at the heart of global efforts to safeguard privacy rights, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined forces with more than 60 data protection authorities from around the world to address the…
Nigeria and several other African nations are on the brink of a potential digital transformation with a new initiative led by major mobile network providers to make basic internet-enabled smartphones far more affordable. This move comes at a time when…
Apple’s first big product push of 2026 created serious tech buzz as the company began a new pattern of rolling out products across multiple days instead of a traditional single keynote. The Apple March 2026 event product announcements brought new…
At the heart of this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, global technology heavyweight Huawei brought renewed focus on how telecom operators can reshape customer experience using cutting-edge artificial intelligence. The company’s Intelligent Customer Experience Management (CEM) Forum, held on…
At the heart of Barcelona this week, where global tech leaders gather for one of the year’s most important industry events, Nigeria-born and African-grown innovations and ambitions took centre stage. The spotlight was firmly on MTN Group and its renewed…
In a significant development for digital rights and data protection, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined more than 60 data privacy and protection authorities around the world in a collective effort to address the risks posed by artificial…
Samsung Electronics made a bold statement at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, unveiling significant progress for its Galaxy AI ecosystem and showing how deep its connected product experiences have become. From powerful new smartphones to intelligence that spans devices…
In a major development that has captured the attention of global technology watchers, Indian IT powerhouse Infosys and chip manufacturing giant Intel have expanded their long‑standing collaboration to support enterprises in adopting and scaling artificial intelligence technologies across their operations.…
In a move that could forever change how mobile networks are built and run, Samsung Electronics and Vodafone have successfully validated a new chipset for AI-native networks during a critical test in Europe. The breakthrough is part of a strategic…
Nigeria’s vibrant tech and innovation scene began 2026 with a noticeable cooling in investment activity, painting a picture that is more cautious than in previous years. New data shows that Nigerian startups raised a total of $45.9 million in disclosed…
Nigeria’s booming financial technology sector has taken centre stage in national policy discussions this week as the House of Representatives moved to tighten oversight through a proposed dedicated regulatory body. On Monday, lawmakers convened a public hearing to gather expert…
