Nigeria is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling technology investment destinations heading into 2026. Against a backdrop of dynamic growth, deepening startup activity, and a youth-driven digital transition, both local and international experts are placing renewed confidence in…
South African waters have become the scene of a significant naval event as China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises this Saturday. The host government describes the operation as part of the expanded BRICS Plus framework…
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, global home robotics leader Roborock pulled back the curtain on what could be its most transformative cleaning innovation yet. The company showcased a prototype of a robotic vacuum that not…
In a landmark move aimed at closing Nigeria’s widening digital divide, the Federal Government has formally inaugurated a high-level committee to guide the training and certification of one million Nigerians in digital literacy and emerging technology skills. The launch, which…
In a move that signals a significant shift in the global corporate learning and development landscape, NIIT Learning Systems Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of SweetRush, Inc., a US-based leader in AI-enabled custom learning design, for up to USD…
Accra, Ghana is set to become the centre of a bold and transformative discussion in 2026 as organisers unveil the African AI-Edu Summit 2026. The event promises to gather educators, technologists, policymakers, innovators, and thought leaders from across the continent…
Nigeria has set an ambitious national goal that speaks directly to the future of its people and economy. The country is aiming to achieve 95 per cent digital literacy by the year 2030, a target that signals a major shift…
Nigeria is standing at a turning point in its technology journey. From the early days of basic internet adoption and mobile phones to today’s fast-growing startup culture, the country has quietly built the foundations for something bigger. Across Lagos, Abuja,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a transformative policy aimed at cutting education costs for parents, improving learning outcomes for pupils and students nationwide, and ensuring long‑lasting and high‑quality educational resources are available in the classroom. The new framework,…
The world of artificial intelligence has been jolted by a heated debate after Grok, the AI chatbot and image generator launched by xAI and integrated into the social media platform X, became the centre of a serious global controversy. What…
Nigeria’s financial services landscape is witnessing a bold transformation as fintech companies redefine what customers expect from banking services across the country. New data and industry trends show that fintech platforms are outpacing traditional banks in delivering seamless, user-centred digital…
In a decisive move to strengthen consumer protection and bring order to the digital lending ecosystem, the Federal Government of Nigeria has published an updated list of approved loan applications for 2026. The announcement came from the Federal Competition and…
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new experience inside ChatGPT that reimagines how people can interact with health information and their own wellness data. The feature aims to give users a clearer understanding of lab results, wellness patterns, and common…
African businesses have been pushing hard into digital transformation in recent years. With more companies across the continent adopting artificial intelligence to improve operations, customer service and data management, the use of smart technology has grown quickly. But as investment…
In a dramatic turn of events that has shaken the global tech world, the United Kingdom is now seriously considering banning Elon Musk’s social media platform X from operating within its borders. Government officials are reacting to a torrent of…
