Artificial intelligence has surged into university campuses with a force that few educators anticipated just a few years ago. Since tools like ChatGPT gained widespread attention, lecturers and students have found themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain where traditional methods of teaching…
Technology is quietly but steadily reshaping how citizens around the world participate in democracy, and Nigeria is part of this global shift. From voter registration to vote counting and result transmission, digital tools are changing processes that were once slow,…
In a world where international collaboration is reshaping higher education, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is positioning itself at the heart of global conversations about the future of universities. The institution’s recent participation in major international forums in Asia…
In a significant development for young African thinkers and digital innovators, the WanaData Fellowships 2026 programme is now accepting applications from data journalists and data scientists across the continent. The opportunity, launched by Code for Africa (CfA) in partnership with…
In Abuja today, technology thought leaders and policy advocates have turned the spotlight on the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt artificial intelligence across critical sectors of the economy. Their message is clear and resolute: as countries around the world…
Nigeria is striving to join the global race for digital transformation, yet a severe shortage of data centres is quietly holding back progress. As government platforms go online, fintech expands, and artificial intelligence becomes central to modern business, the country…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is one of the largest in Africa. With over 170 million active mobile lines and millions relying on their phones for business, education, and daily communication, the expectation was that by 2025, Nigerians would enjoy dependable network…
Customs Service has moved decisively to improve trade operations at the country’s busiest seaport with the introduction of a sophisticated scanning system that promises faster cargo clearance and greater efficiency at Apapa Port. This development comes as part of a…
In a major development shaping the future of online payments and digital shopping, Mastercard and Tencent MIDAS have announced a global partnership designed to transform how users pay and interact within digital commerce. This collaboration brings together two of the…
Nigeria is deep in sensitive discussions with global tech giant Google to bring a fresh undersea fibre optic cable into the country and improve the nation’s internet backbone. Senior officials say this move aims to reduce the frequent outages that…
In a move that is rapidly gaining attention across the nation’s creative landscape, the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and technology firm PlotWeaver have signed a partnership agreement that could transform how films are conceived and made in Nigeria. Announced in…
Nigeria’s digital economic landscape is evolving at a speed that even industry veterans describe as remarkable. According to projections presented at a major economic forum in Lagos, the nation’s digital economy is on course to record an estimated $18.3 billion…
At the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos, a new chapter unfolded in Nigeria’s healthcare story when the 2025 STACK Reform Health Fair became the stage for young innovators to show how technology can improve health outcomes across the country.…
In the bustling bazaars of Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and cities across Nigeria, everyday buying and selling has always been more than transactions. It is personal, human and shaped by trust built over time. Yet in the rapid digitalisation of commerce,…
Satellite internet provider Starlink has crossed a major milestone, confirming that its global customer count now exceeds nine million users. This surge in subscribers reflects one of the fastest growth periods in the company’s history and highlights how demand for…
