With the theme “Strengthening Nigeria’s Domestic Business Development: Leveraging Local Content Principles for Sustainable Economic Growth”, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), speaking through its veterans and stakeholders, is urging the federal government and the private sector to ramp up…
In a country where the sun shines almost daily yet the electric supply remains inconsistent, the arrival of global energy-technology player Sungrow within Nigeria’s renewable energy sphere marks a meaningful shift. With the recently held Nigeria Energy 2025 Conference in…
Nigeria’s once-untouchable fintech sector is now coming under the government’s sharp fiscal spotlight. After years of rapid growth and light-touch regulation, a new wave of tax reforms is beginning to reshape how digital finance companies operate — and the effects…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal technological crossroads. With the global wave of artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping across sectors from agriculture to health, the country is positioning itself not as a mere follower but as a determined participant in the race.…
In today’s dynamic music-production landscape, the venerable FL Studio has long been a go-to for beat-makers and producers alike. Yet, whether for budget reasons, workflow preferences, operating-system compatibility, or simply a desire to explore fresh creative terrain, there are several…
In a move that has sent ripples across the digital knowledge ecosystem, billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven online encyclopedia designed to compete directly with the Wikimedia Foundation’s flagship platform, Wikipedia. The announcement comes on…
In a landmark white paper, “Sustainable AI for a Greener Tomorrow”, NTT DATA – a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital-business services – warns that the current trajectory of AI development threatens environmental stability and calls for immediate,…
Over the past decade, the fintech scene across Africa has been driven by one overriding mission: financial inclusion. Millions of Africans who once transacted only in cash now access digital wallets and mobile money platforms. This progress, however, is no…
Airtel Africa Plc, one of the continent’s leading telecom and mobile money operators, has announced a significant increase in capital expenditure (capex) after reporting a buoyant first half of the 2025 financial year. The decision reflects the company’s confidence in…
In a move that signals the global ambitions of both fintech and mobility sectors, Checkout.com has announced a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. — bringing together Checkout.com’s payments infrastructure and Uber’s on-demand mobility and delivery empire. The deal centres…
The conversation about a cleaner energy future is no longer theoretical — it is happening now. Across Abuja and in private boardrooms, policymakers and investors are talking about Green hydrogen as a serious export commodity for Nigeria. The idea is…
In Nigeria’s classrooms, the subject of computer science is often delivered in English—a language that may not always be the first for many learners. But recent research and policy shifts suggest a new pathway: what if children could learn foundational…
In the bustling streets of Lagos, there is a quiet but growing revolution underway. Here, a new generation of circular e-waste startups is turning what many see as obsolete — discarded smartphones, tablets and other gadgets — into what others…
As the major U.S. technology giants prepare to unveil their third-quarter results this week, all eyes are on whether the booming momentum around artificial intelligence (AI) will underpin their financials—or expose a build-up of froth. Companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet…
In a significant move for global digital infrastructure, three major European organisations — Ericsson, Nokia and Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) — have announced a joint effort to shape the next-generation video coding standard that will underpin the forthcoming 6G…
