As 2026 unfolds, the dynamics of startup exits in Africa are changing fast. For years, founders on the continent dreamed of selling to global tech giants or listing on stock markets. That aspiration was stronger during the big funding boom…
In a landmark move for educational technology, UK-based school discovery platform doris has unveiled ambitious plans for global expansion, signalling a pivotal shift in how parents and schools engage with digital tools in the international K-12 education sector. After a…
In the midst of a persistent learning crisis, Nigeria is charting a bold course to prepare millions of young people for the world ahead. With about 20.2 million children and youth currently out of school, the country has the largest…
In a heartfelt effort to strengthen the educational prospects of young learners in Delta State, hundreds of students from the Oginibo, Imode and Agbaghare communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area have been given vital support that protects their academic…
In a budget year marked by big figures and bold plans, the Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined a significant capital investment programme within its 2026 budget proposal. Official data released this week shows that about fifty major capital projects…
Investors in global markets are showing a fresh change in thinking as nerves rise about the future of big technology stocks. Recent trading patterns suggest that financial backers are moving money out of high-priced tech giants and turning attention to…
In 2026, the digital world is facing a turning point. New research from global cybersecurity leaders reveals that the biggest shift in online security is no longer just about hackers and ransomware. Instead, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how attacks…
Brussels has taken a firm stance against the popular video‑sharing platform TikTok, saying it must alter parts of its service because of concerns that the app’s design encourages compulsive use among young people and vulnerable adults. After more than two…
The European Union’s ambitious digital inclusion programme in North‑East Nigeria has officially come to a close after three years of training, investment and community building. Designed to bridge deep‑rooted digital divides in communities still recovering from conflict and displacement, the…
On Saturday, 7 February 2026, Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, played host to a landmark moment in Nigeria’s technology history when innovators, young tech talents, and industry leaders converged for an event that many are already calling a turning…
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is on the brink of closing a funding round that could reshape the way AI firms are financed and valued. According to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg News, the company is now…
In a jaw-dropping error that shook the global cryptocurrency market this weekend, a major South Korean digital currency exchange accidentally transferred roughly $44 billion worth of bitcoins to users. The incident stunned traders and investors from Seoul to Lagos and…
In a determined push to uplift the quality of science education in Lagos public schools, EY Ripples has launched a comprehensive programme that is changing the way students learn and engage with science. The initiative is part of a broader…
In 2025, global investment in education technology reached approximately $2.6 billion, marking a cautious yet significant rebound in funding activity as the market shifts towards more practical, revenue‑oriented solutions. Investors and acquirers are no longer chasing speculative hype but prioritising credible…
Djibouti’s capital came alive on Friday with a sense of achievement and optimism as 250 young engineers graduated from programmes run entirely within the nation’s education system. The ceremony, attended by senior government officials and dignitaries, honoured the first cohort…
