In a development that has stirred conversation across Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has allocated N1.764 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to fund 300 fresh Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarships for Nigerian students. According to Nairamtrics, the allocation…
In the year ending 2025, the global technology landscape saw a dramatic and closely watched shift in artificial intelligence leadership. For years, OpenAI’s ChatGPT stood as the poster child of generative AI, defining the mainstream narrative around what AI could…
In a major development shaping the future of technology and global industry, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to join a United States-led partnership designed to strengthen critical technology supply chains. This move brings two influential Gulf…
Egypt has risen to the top of the African continent in the latest global assessment of artificial intelligence preparedness by Oxford Insights. In the 2025 Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index, Egypt achieved first place among African nations and a notable…
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…
