Elon Musk, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla, has stirred a controversy on wealth and wellbeing after declaring that money does not guarantee happiness. Musk stated this via his X handle on Thursday. As of the time of this…
In a landmark educational moment, UNESCO’s Regional Office for Southern Africa joined hands with the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) to spotlight an ambitious project reshaping how technical skills are taught in Africa. On 2 February 2026, a gathering of…
In a significant development for technology and education on the continent, 27 universities from across Africa and other influential partners are gearing up for a landmark three-day artificial intelligence education summit scheduled in Lagos, Nigeria. The event reflects a growing…
In a major shift for app developers around the world, Apple has launched Xcode 26.3, a powerful update that radically changes how software is built on its platforms. The new release brings in agentic coding support, making it possible for…
Across Nigeria, the conversation around education is changing shape. Talk has turned from chalkboards and classrooms to laptops, online platforms, and digital skill sets. Policy papers and public speeches paint a picture of a nation poised to harness technology for…
In a welcome development for Africa’s innovation economy, AfricArena has released the 7th edition of its State of Tech in Africa Report, offering an extensive look at how technology, investment, and entrepreneurship are shaping the continent’s future. According to a…
Paris has become the centre of a major legal confrontation between French law enforcement and X, the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk. On Tuesday, France’s cybercrime unit conducted a detailed search of X’s offices in the French…
Nigeria’s fintech industry has continued to prove its resilience and regional leadership after raising an estimated $520 million in equity finance in 2024, according to the latest analysis from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). These figures confirm the ecosystem’s…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to confront an ongoing challenge that has been damaging its telecommunications backbone and disrupting digital services across the country. Telecommunications regulators, security agencies, government ministries and industry players are now working together to address the alarming…
Nigeria’s technology landscape is evolving rapidly, reshaping the contours of the economy and creating new opportunities for innovation, investment and job creation. From major infrastructure developments that expand connectivity to homegrown startups challenging global competitors, the country is increasingly carving…
2026 is shaping up to be the year when tokenisation of real-world assets stops being a series of laboratory experiments and starts behaving like a proper market. For the past few years, firms and technologists have been busy proving the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a frank, evidence-rich review of the country’s fintech scene that reads like a progress report and a wake-up call rolled into one. Titled Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria: Innovation, Inclusion and…
Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology sector has found itself at a crossroads over the way the industry is regulated, according to a newly published report by the Central Bank of Nigeria. While fintechs are providing new avenues for payments, credit and…
In a landmark moment for global technology and business, SpaceX has officially acquired xAI, bringing two of Elon Musk’s most high-profile ventures together under one roof. The deal has sent ripples through tech and investment communities, representing one of the…
In a bold move that is set to reshape the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure, Marvell Technology, Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Celestial AI. This deal brings one of the most promising cutting-edge optical interconnect technology companies into…
