The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has reached a new milestone with a record 237 entries, the highest number of submissions since the award was established in 2004. The entries were formally handed over to the Prize’s Advisory Board during a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, officially commencing the…
By Stellamaris Ashinze Nigeria is rapidly emerging as one of the most AI-engaged nations among digitally active populations, with adoption driven increasingly by practical utility rather than novelty, according to a new report by Wow Effect Communications. The report, titled “AI Adoption in Nigeria,” provides an evidence-based analysis of how artificial intelligence is reshaping education,…
Students do not learn solely through logic. Frustration, curiosity, hesitation, and confidence can shape whether a lesson lands or slips away, yet most AI tutors still respond as if every learner were in the same state. Chenyu Zhang is part of a group of researchers asking whether educational technology can do more than deliver answers,…
To become a full-stack developer in Nigeria vs the UK, one must master front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React) and back-end (Node.js, Python, SQL) technologies. These skills can be gained by following academic pathways such as getting a computer science, software engineering, or information technology degree, completing bootcamps or apprenticeships. Becoming a full-stack developer in Nigeria and…
Digital media professional and Head of Editorial and Innovation at BellaNaija, Oluwadunsin Sanya, was among featured speakers at the Financial Times “News in the Digital Age” Conference in London, joining global media executives and thought leaders to interrogate the rapidly evolving future of journalism. At the high level forum, she addressed shifting audience behaviour, the…
Nigeria is set to host a major continental policy and technology engagement in 2026, as organisers of the RegTech Africa Conference and Expo (RACE 2026) formally unveiled details of the event at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. The conference, scheduled for May 20 to 22, 2026, will be hosted by the Office of the…
]]> Introduction Businesses are increasingly adopting the use of Emerging Technologies to improve efficiency and decision-making. While these technologies offer clear commercial benefits, they also involve the processing of Personal Data and therefore raise important legal and regulatory considerations.This newsletter outlines key legal and regulatory issues businesses should consider when using Emerging Technologies to process…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has stated that digital transformation and regulation are inseparable in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. This is as he emphasised that digital transformation is not a one-off project but a continuous journey that requires constant improvement, periodic target-setting, and organisational adaptability to…
