Nigeria’s economic direction has taken a fresh turn as the federal government rolls out sweeping tariff reductions targeting key consumer and industrial goods, a move many analysts say could reshape prices, trade flows, and domestic production incentives in the months…
Nigeria has taken another step in its climate action journey as the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, unveiled a carbon capture initiative aimed at strengthening environmental safety and accelerating the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The…
United Bank for Africa has continued to deepen its investment in youth development across the continent, positioning its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme as a major pathway for young Africans to transition from academic life into structured careers within the financial…
Global social media giant TikTok is deepening its European footprint with plans to construct a second €1 billion data centre in Finland, a move that reflects both growing regulatory scrutiny and the company’s push to localise user data within Europe.…
Nigeria’s fiscal direction is undergoing a significant shift as global economic disruptions continue to influence domestic policy decisions, with the Federal Government signalling a more responsive and data-led strategy to manage uncertainty and sustain growth. Speaking amid growing concerns over…
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…
