By JULIET EKANEM ELEVENTH (11th) October—International Day of the Girl Child—is often a day to reflect on the barriers holding girls back. But in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, a growing number of women are turning those barriers into stepping stones. These women are not just participants in the digital revolution—they are building it, coding it, and […]
By OBI DAVIES MORE Nigerian youths are embracing e-books and audiobooks as digital platforms make reading more accessible, affordable, and convenient. Interviews in Lagos showed young readers stating that digital formats help them balance learning with busy schedules. Adekanyisola Adelana, a 28-year-old fashion designer, said audiobooks fit easily into her routine. “You can’t be in […]
By TOSI ORE THE National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has announced plans to collaborate with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to enhance teaching, learning, and research in Mathematical Sciences. According to NMC Director-General, Prof. Promise Mebine, the partnership will enable the Centre to run postgraduate […]
By TOSI ORE MARKING the International Day of the Girl Child, the Young Communicators Initiative (YCI) has launched the Vision 2035 AI-Athon — a first-of-its-kind digital leadership and speech summit aimed at preparing Nigerian schoolgirls for leadership in an AI-driven future. Held in Abuja under the theme “Effective LeadHERship in a Digital Age for National […]
By TOSI ORE THE dream of ending infertility took a remarkable leap forward this week. For the first time, scientists have transformed ordinary human skin cells into eggs, fertilised them with sperm, and watched them develop into embryos in the lab. Though far from ready for clinical use, this breakthrough could redefine the boundaries of […]
By TOSI ORE ARTIFICIAL intelligence is increasingly running vital U.S. systems—from power grids to hospitals—but its growth also raises risks of cyberattacks and data breaches, according to new research led by Adetomiwa Adesokan, a doctoral scholar at the University of Nevada, Reno. In a peer-reviewed study published in the Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Adesokan […]
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) has urged a shift toward data-driven institutional arbitration, warning that Nigeria’s reliance on ad-hoc dispute resolution undermines credibility and discourages investment. Registrar/CEO Shola John-Oshodi said the absence of reliable records prevents Nigeria from showcasing its arbitration capacity, unlike international bodies that publish case data. She […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU AS Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the way information is produced and consumed, experts are warning that West Africa risks becoming a fertile ground for AI-generated fake news—unless urgent action is taken. At the close of the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session in Port Harcourt, media and ICT specialists called on lawmakers […]
By TOSI ORE FILM curator Don Pedro Aganbi says Nigeria can curb rising online piracy by combining technology with stronger laws and enforcement. He noted that tools like AI, digital watermarking, content fingerprinting, and blockchain tracking can monitor and flag pirated works across websites, social media, and file-sharing platforms. He also urged telecoms and ISPs […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE MINISTER of Information, Mohammed Idris, has pledged closer collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Creative Media Sector Skills Council to integrate digital and creative media standards into Nigeria’s broadcast and information sector. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by NBTE leadership, Idris said the initiative aligns […]