In the bustling halls of senior secondary schools across Nigeria, a clear message was delivered this week by TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Ltd. (TotalEnergies): books matter, reading matters — and a strong reading culture is key to purposeful learning and personal…
When one meets Ruth Porat – President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet Inc. (the parent of Google LLC) – one observes a rare combination: a finance heavyweight turned tech visionary, who now champions the idea that we can cure…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal crossroads. With a vast youth population, a steadily rising tech ecosystem and a digital-native generation, the country is uniquely placed to drive what could be described as an “AI education revolution” across the African continent.…
In a lively conversation with Olayinka Olamilehin, the Founder & CEO of Virety, it became abundantly clear: the intersection of fintech and real estate in Africa isn’t just intriguing — it may well be pivotal. With the continent’s property market…
In an era where our phones increasingly dictate how we spend our time, YouTube has stepped up. The video-sharing giant has quietly begun rolling out a new feature that allows users to set daily time limits for the ever-enticing vertical…
Discover everything about the new ChatGPT Atlas Browser — its features, benefits, and how it’s redefining the way we browse and learn online. In a bold move signalling a new direction for both browsing and artificial intelligence (AI), tech pioneer…
In a well-timed move for users across East Africa, Samsung has officially begun the rollout of the Android 16-based One UI 8 update for its premium tablet line—the Galaxy Tab S9 series. The update brings a powerful mix of productivity-boosting,…
The Federal Government has embarked on a bold, youth-driven transformation aimed at reducing unemployment and stimulating innovation through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Nearly one million young Nigerians have now been trained or are currently undergoing training under…
In a move set to redefine how learning happens across the Middle East, Ankabut Information Technology LLC, the UAE’s national research and education network, has entered a strategic partnership with major global technology firms to accelerate digital transformation in education.…
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and governments are racing to secure their digital frontiers, US venture-capital giant Andreessen Horowitz — popularly called a16z — has set its sights on a record-breaking $10 billion fund to…
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a programme aimed at supporting teachers with free data access and subsidised devices to enhance digital learning across the nation. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Education on…
African tech powerhouse Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic new investment from NVIDIA Corporation, signalling a major push to accelerate its digital infrastructure and service offerings across the continent. The development strengthens Cassava’s mission to reduce the digital divide in…
In a major leap for the global tech and energy sectors, Crusoe Energy Systems, a Denver-based startup specialising in sustainable computing infrastructure, has hit a $10 billion valuation after securing $1.38 billion in its latest funding round. The round, led…
Across Nigeria, leaders in education, business and technology are calling on young people to take digital innovation seriously as a path to entrepreneurship and self-reliance. At a recent event in Abuja, organised by BMI Finishing School, stakeholders agreed that the…
In the bustling tech ecosystem of Lagos, two visionary entrepreneurs — Chioma Wilson-Dike and Wilson Dike — are quietly rewriting the rules of regulatory compliance. Their startup, Lexlytic, is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to make compliance not…
