At a high-stakes South‑West Zonal Security Summit convened in Ikeja, Lagos, the Nigerian Senate, alongside regional governors and key stakeholders, made a compelling case: to stem the rising tide of insecurity in the South‑West, only a united front — rooted…
In a spirited address at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Renewed Hope Initiative / National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urged women across the country to embrace digital learning…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI), is gearing up for its 2025 Compliance Summit, scheduled for November 24–25 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. This year’s event promises to be transformative,…
The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has issued a stark warning: African nations risk being left behind in the global race to modernise unless they urgently scale up investment in innovation, human…
In a bold move to deepen African innovation, Cassava Technologies has teamed up with The Rockefeller Foundation to expand access to powerful artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across the continent. The partnership will provide GPU-enabled infrastructure…
A bold new chapter in Africa’s tech story is unfolding: Cassava Technologies, backed by Nvidia, is raising up to US$700 million to supercharge its data-centre footprint across the continent and make advanced artificial intelligence more accessible — not just to…
At the recently held Schneider Electric Innovation Day Nigeria 2025, TD Africa stepped firmly into the spotlight, sealing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that promises to reshape Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. The event also marked Schneider Electric’s 25th anniversary in…
In a move that signals a new chapter for digital inclusion in Africa, MTN Group, the continent’s telecom giant, has teamed up with Microsoft to expand access to artificial intelligence‑powered tools across several African markets. The partnership, announced on 17…
In a strategic move that underscores its ambition to redefine online education, DataCamp — a major player in data and AI skills training — has acquired Dubai-based Optima, an AI-native learning platform. This acquisition is not just about bulking up;…
As the 28th edition of the Africa Tech Festival 2025 drew to a close, one resounding theme echoed across its final sessions: the urgent need for policy harmonisation across the continent. Against a backdrop of Africa’s youthful population and a…
In a major move for Africa’s infrastructure development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF). The fresh funding is set to accelerate critical projects across the continent…
In a landmark move to strengthen digital capacity among Nigeria’s youth, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Digital School — part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives…
JéGO Technologies Inc. has unveiled its much-anticipated “Zero Carbon” electric vehicle (EV) in Nigeria, signalling a major stride in the country’s transition to clean, intelligent and locally-relevant transport. The launch took place at the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence…
Nigeria’s education sector is quietly experiencing a transformation — one driven by digital innovation, ambition and a growing demand for flexible, career-ready learning. More than ever, Nigerians are turning to online learning platforms to gain skills, explore new career paths,…
In a powerful demonstration of unity and shared purpose, Nigerian government officials and tech innovators gathered at XPLORE 2025 to reaffirm their commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive technology ecosystem across the country. The event, which brought together key…
