Nigeria has begun a major restructuring of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), as the Federal Ministry of Education engages KPMG Advisory Services to assess the agency and develop a new framework for regulating the country’s technical and vocational…
Nigerians looking to build a career in technology have several new opportunities to learn artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, software development and other digital skills without paying the usual training fees. The opportunities come from government-backed programmes, international organisations and…
FATE Foundation, in partnership with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and with support from Google.org, has launched a major advanced artificial intelligence programme designed to strengthen AI education in Nigerian universities and other higher institutions across Africa. The…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to create businesses, generate employment and build sustainable careers. The call was made by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel…
Nigeria has taken another major step towards digitalising public services with the launch of the Government Service Portal, a centralised online platform designed to give citizens and businesses easier access to services provided by government institutions. The platform, which was…
Enugu State is moving to reposition one of its major digital infrastructure assets as a centre for artificial intelligence, technology training and global outsourcing, in a move that could reshape the state’s role in Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The development…
OpenAI has introduced a dedicated ChatGPT for Teens experience for users aged 13 to 17, bringing stronger safety protections, parental controls and education-focused features to one of the world’s most widely used artificial intelligence platforms. The move, announced on Tuesday,…
The founder of Lesson360, ESV Ekweoba Arnold Chukwuebuka, has received the 2026 Nelson Mandela Impact Makers Award, adding a major recognition to his growing profile across education technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and humanitarian work. Chukwuebuka was honoured during a private investiture…
Nigerian youths have been encouraged to turn their creativity and growing access to technology into sustainable careers, as experts in the photography, filmmaking and content creation industries highlight the opportunities emerging from rapid technological change. The advice was delivered at…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is stepping up efforts to transform Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the region, with a stronger focus on practical skills, employability and the changing demands of the labour market.…
Nigeria and Qatar are strengthening cooperation in library services after the National Library of Nigeria and Qatar National Library moved towards deeper collaboration on digital knowledge, modern library technology and the preservation of cultural heritage. The partnership is significant at…
Young Nigerian girls are turning technology into a practical tool for solving problems in their communities, with more than 50 participants taking part in the 2026 Technovation Girls Regional Pitch Event in Lagos. The Senior Division event, held on May…
Nigeria is taking another step towards building a stronger artificial intelligence workforce as the Federal Government partners with Meta to launch AI Academy Nigeria, a national programme designed to train developers, entrepreneurs, students and young professionals while creating new opportunities…
A Nigerian student studying Robotics Engineering in Ghana is showing how emerging technologies can be applied to some of Africa’s most persistent agricultural challenges. Ikechukwu Alfred, a Level 300 Robotics Engineering student at Academic City University in Accra, Ghana, developed…
Nigerian universities can no longer afford to measure educational success mainly by the number of degrees awarded. As the labour market changes rapidly, universities are being challenged to produce graduates who can do more than pass examinations and collect certificates.…
