The Federal Government has praised Seplat Energy Plc for its sustained commitment to improving education in Nigeria, describing the company’s investments as a significant contribution to developing the country’s future workforce. The recognition came during the 2026 Africa Social Impact…
African countries are taking fresh steps to make internet access more affordable by lowering the cost of smartphones and introducing policies that encourage wider digital connectivity across the continent. The renewed commitment came during discussions involving governments, telecommunications regulators and…
Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces, classrooms and industries at a pace few imagined possible just a few years ago. Today, AI can draft reports, write software code, analyse data and even answer complex questions within seconds. As these capabilities improve,…
For years, Africa’s biggest digital challenge centred on expanding internet access. Governments invested in broadband networks, telecom companies rolled out faster mobile services, and development partners funded projects to connect schools and rural communities. While that mission is far from…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has predicted that money will be obsolete in a decade owing to evolving tremendous technical breakthroughs. He said, “Money won’t matter in 2036,” Musk told The Economist in an interview, saying Artificial intelligence and…
A proposal that could reshape the relationship between global social media companies and Nigeria has received significant backing from industry stakeholders, policymakers and technology experts following a public hearing in Abuja. The bill, currently before the Senate, seeks to amend…
A growing number of Nigerian students are setting their sights on Rwanda as they pursue higher education in technology, innovation and digital skills, reflecting a shift in how young Africans are choosing study destinations. For many years, countries such as…
For years, many of them spent their days on the streets, searching for food, asking strangers for help and facing an uncertain future. Today, those same young Nigerians are assembling drones, repairing electronic devices and preparing to launch businesses of…
Global digital asset infrastructure company Cregis has officially expanded into Africa, signalling its confidence in the continent’s rapidly growing digital finance sector and increasing demand for enterprise blockchain solutions. The move places Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa at the centre…
Africa is experiencing one of its biggest technology shifts in recent years as governments, investors and global technology companies pour billions of dollars into artificial intelligence. Across the continent, AI is beginning to improve agriculture, healthcare, education, financial services and…
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to play a leading role in shaping the future of digital telecommunications across Africa as government officials, regulators and industry stakeholders work towards a common continental position on global technology policies. The renewed ambition came…
Africa’s ambition to become a major player in the global artificial intelligence revolution may ultimately depend less on breakthrough software and more on something far more basic: access to reliable electricity. A new report from the International Monetary Fund has…
Millions of Facebook and Instagram users across the world experienced unexpected disruptions after both social media platforms suffered a widespread outage that prevented many people from accessing their accounts or using key features. The disruption, which began on Sunday, quickly…
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order establishing a unified regulatory framework for virtual assets and cryptocurrency regulation in Nigeria. The presidency announced on Friday that the Virtual Asset Coordination Executive Order, 2026, takes effect immediately. Bayo Onanuga, special…
For years, many educators feared that artificial intelligence would eventually reduce the need for teachers in classrooms. As AI tools become more sophisticated and widely available, concerns about automation replacing human expertise have continued to grow. However, emerging evidence from…
