Education experts have called on Nigeria to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education earlier in schools, warning that students could miss emerging career opportunities if the country fails to adapt its curriculum to changing global demands. The call was made at…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses operate, raising fresh concerns about whether African graduates will find it more difficult to secure their first jobs. From customer service and content creation to software development and data analysis, tasks traditionally assigned…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department as part of efforts to strengthen election results verification and tackle disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and employment, prompting experts to urge Nigerian students, teachers and young professionals to prepare for a future in which digital technology will play a growing role in learning and work. The warning came at…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commenced the establishment of innovation hubs in 45 tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, in a move aimed at strengthening research, encouraging technological development and turning academic discoveries into commercially viable products.…
Lagos is hosting an education conference on Saturday, October 10, 2026, bringing together students, parents, young professionals and international university representatives to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing education and career opportunities. The StudyIn Global Study Conference 2026, themed…
UNESCO has called on education authorities to combine restrictions on mobile phone use in schools with digital literacy education, continuous monitoring and responsible technology policies, warning that limiting access to screens alone will not address the challenges facing modern classrooms.…
The global technology industry is facing a growing challenge as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing power outpaces the infrastructure needed to support it. From major technology companies developing advanced AI models to smaller startups building specialised applications, access to…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has endorsed the Federal Government’s vocational training programme, describing it as a step towards reducing poverty and unemployment among young Nigerians. The monarch spoke on Thursday in Ibadan when Dr Abiola Arogundade, Senior…
OpenAI’s dismissal of three AI safety researchers has sparked a dispute over whether the decision stemmed from safety concerns or alleged violations of company rules on confidential information. Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni were dismissed last week after…
OpenAI’s revenue outlook is under fresh scrutiny after reports put its annualised revenue near $50 billion at the end of September, below the $70 billion figure recently circulating among investors and media outlets. The reported $20 billion gap unsettled technology…
Nigeria is targeting the deployment of 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure across the country by 2028, in a renewed push to improve internet access, connect public institutions and accelerate the digital economy. The plan, known as Project BRIDGE, is expected…
Flutterwave founder and Chief Executive Officer Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has joined the global advisory structure of Silicon Valley & The World, an initiative bringing technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers together to discuss the forces shaping digital development. The appointment…
M-KOPA has reached 10 million customers across Africa while reporting a 45 per cent increase in revenue to $600 million for its 2025 financial year, marking another major step in the growth of the pan-African fintech. The company, which operates…
Nigeria’s security challenge is entering a period where better intelligence could be as important as boots on the ground. Experts are calling for wider use of satellite technology, artificial intelligence and geospatial data to help security agencies detect threats earlier.…
