Nigerian Students Increasingly Turn to AI for Academic and Career Support Nigerian students are rapidly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial tool for their studies, according to a recent report released by Google. New data from Google Search trends reveals a significant shift in academic habits, with searches combining “AI + studying” soaring by […]
Tinubu Puts Financial Regulators on Alert as Nigerians Shift to Digital Currencies In a move signalling his administration’s heightened focus on the digital economy, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s financial and capital market authorities to step up their monitoring of digital currencies and stablecoins. The directive, conveyed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, is […]
JAMB Exposes Massive High-Tech Fraud in 2025 UTME, Points Finger at Parents and CBT Operators The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed a shocking new level of examination malpractice, warning that a wave of technology-driven fraud is threatening the integrity of Nigeria’s educational system. The revelation came after a special committee submitted its […]
Anti-Corruption: EFCC Arraigns Businessman, Firm Over Alleged $75,000 Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a businessman, Peter Otomewu, and his company, Pebeto Enerji Limited, at the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos for their alleged involvement in a $75,000 fraud. The arraignment is the latest in a series of anti-graft efforts […]
FG, EU Intensify Partnership to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure The Federal Government of Nigeria, in a significant move to accelerate its digital transformation agenda, has launched a strategic partnership with the European Union (EU) to advance data exchange within the country. The initiative, led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. […]
MTN Empowers 5,000 Students at FUTA with Laptops and Other Digital Tools MTN Nigeria has made a significant impact on the lives of over 5,000 students at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), with a multi-million naira empowerment and entertainment program. The initiative, known as the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion, saw the company give […]
A First for the AI Industry: Parents Sue OpenAI Over Child’s Suicide In a landmark legal action that could redefine the boundaries of AI accountability, the parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The legal complaint, which names the company and its CEO, […]
A New Chapter: FG Unveils Portal to Track Teachers Nationwide The Federal Government has taken a decisive step towards reforming the nation’s education sector with the unveiling of a new digital portal for the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The platform is intended to serve as a central database for all teachers nationwide, effectively […]
International Crackdown: Nigerian Authorities Deport 51 Convicted Cyberfraudsters In a powerful display of international cooperation and a firm stance against online crime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), successfully deported 51 more foreign nationals who were convicted of cyberfraud and internet-related offenses. The latest expulsion, […]
Ooni Unveils Indigenous Website ‘2geda’ to Boost Commerce and Connectivity The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous social media and business networking platform, named “2geda,” in a bid to revolutionize the country’s digital landscape and empower local entrepreneurs. The ceremonial launch took place on Saturday, August 16, […]
NIHTE, IRF Partner to Train Engineers on Sustainable Road Infrastructure The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) and the International Road Federation (IRF) have partnered to train hundreds of engineers to address Nigeria’s perennial problem of poor road quality. The training, which is aimed at improving road and bridge infrastructure, is part of […]
President Tinubu Calls On Digital Creators To Verify Information Before Sharing President Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 1, 2025, issued a stern call to digital content creators and influencers, urging them to prioritize verification before amplifying information across their platforms. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President […]
US Passport Slips to 10th Place as Asian Nations Dominate 2025 Global Mobility Rankings The American passport has continued its downward trend in global mobility rankings, slipping to 10th place in the latest 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks its lowest position in the index’s 20-year history, contrasting sharply with the sustained dominance of Asian […]
Global Travel Industry Leaders to Unveil Cutting-Edge Tech at Amsterdam Summit The global travel industry’s leading players, including major airlines, hotels, fintech firms, and travel platforms, are set to converge in Amsterdam from October 20 to 22, 2025, to showcase cutting-edge innovations and technologies poised to shape the future of post-pandemic travel recovery. The highly […]
PalmPay Earns Global Recognition, Named Among Top 300 Fintech Companies Worldwide by CNBC & Statista PalmPay, a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has once again secured global recognition, earning a coveted spot on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second consecutive year […]
TikTok Scales Up Enforcement, Removes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos in Q1 2025 In a significant move to uphold its Community Guidelines, the short-form video platform TikTok has announced the removal of over 3.6 million videos originating from Nigeria during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). This figure represents a 50 percent increase in […]
NDDC Disburses ₦5 Billion for Women, Youth Empowerment Through Skills Training in Niger Delta The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the release of ₦5 billion to kickstart skills training and entrepreneurship development programs targeting women and youths across the Niger Delta region. The significant disbursement, part of a larger ₦30 billion approved for […]
Ganduje Chairs New FAAN Board: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo Inaugurates Eight-Member Team for Airport Transformation Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Kano State Governor, has been officially inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The inauguration […]
FG Secures Landmark $747 Million Syndicated Loan for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway First Phase The Federal Government has successfully secured a significant $747 million syndicated loan facility to finance the crucial Phase 1, Section 1 of the ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This landmark financial deal, announced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by the Federal Ministry […]
COREN Institutionalizes One-Year Engineering Residency Program for Graduates to Boost Employability The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has formally institutionalized a mandatory one-year Engineering Residency Programme (EREP) for all engineering graduates from Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This move is aimed at significantly enhancing the practical skills and employability of young engineers, […]