Nigeria has intensified its call for a unified framework on data protection and privacy laws across Africa, positioning the move as critical to unlocking trust, digital trade, and economic growth on the continent. The push comes at a time when…
A leading Nigerian academic, Professor Ehiyamen Mediayanose Osezua, is set to deliver the 11th inaugural lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, drawing attention to the pressing challenges of governance and institutional performance in Nigeria. The lecture, scheduled…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is facing a critical growth barrier, as industry experts warn that many digital learning platforms are failing to meet the real needs of users. Despite increasing investment and innovation across the sector, a persistent disconnect between…
Nigeria’s fast-growing tech startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase where innovation alone is no longer enough. As digital services expand across fintech, health tech, edtech and e-commerce, the handling of personal data has become a central issue shaping trust,…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is full of promise, but behind the optimism lies a difficult reality. Many startups enter the market with bold ideas, attract early users, and even secure funding, yet struggle to grow beyond a certain point. The…
A popular digital platform, Kled, has officially pulled out of Nigeria after what insiders describe as a surge in fraudulent activities that made continued operations unsustainable. The decision, which reportedly included removing the app from local app stores and restricting…
Nigeria’s ambition to build a homegrown alternative to ChatGPT is no longer a futuristic idea. It is a serious national conversation shaped by policy, investment, talent, and hard economic realities. Across government, startups, and academia, the question is shifting from…
Nigeria’s long-standing National Youth Service Corps programme is facing renewed scrutiny as economic realities shift and youth unemployment rises. For decades, the scheme has served as a rite of passage for graduates, but a growing number of voices now argue…
Artificial intelligence is quietly entering classrooms across the world, and Nigeria is no exception. From automated grading tools to adaptive learning platforms, schools are beginning to experiment with systems that promise to personalise education. But one of the most sensitive…
Nigeria’s decision to halt the establishment of new tertiary institutions has triggered a fresh round of debate among education stakeholders, with critics arguing that the policy may be addressing the wrong problem at the wrong time. While the Federal Government…
Nigeria’s growing student economy has taken a new turn as fintech platform Moremonee unveils a digital community designed to help undergraduates earn income, build skills and access financial support while still in school. The initiative signals a shift in how…
A major boost is underway for Nigeria’s digital future as the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation has commenced the rollout of 1,000 Information and Communications Technology scholarships targeted at students in federal universities across the country. The initiative, launched in partnership…
UNESCO has officially announced a global call for entries for the 2026 HIST Award, inviting experts, researchers and institutions to submit innovative case studies on sustainable development across its designated heritage sites. The initiative, led by the International Centre on…
Zambia has found itself at the centre of global attention after the government cancelled the highly anticipated RightsCon 2026 summit, widely regarded as the world’s largest conference on human rights and technology. The event was originally scheduled to take place…
Nigeria’s digital economy received a fresh boost as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) unveiled a partnership designed to reduce cloud computing costs for startups participating in the iHatch programme. The initiative is structured…
