Mobile applications are now part of everyday life in Nigeria. From banking and shopping to transportation, education, healthcare, entertainment, and business, people rely on mobile apps to solve problems and access services. This has created opportunities for people who want to learn mobile app development in Nigeria and build careers as mobile app developers, freelance…
The world is changing quickly, and preparing a child for adulthood now involves more than academic success. Before age 18, children should develop practical skills that help them think independently, communicate effectively, use technology responsibly, solve problems, and prepare for future education, careers, or entrepreneurship. For parents in Nigeria asking, “What skills should my child…
Africa’s future prosperity depends on its ability to prioritise science and technology as engines of innovation and sovereignty, while harnessing the energy of its youth through education and innovation platforms, South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has said. As the BRICS bloc increasingly shifts from economic cooperation towards scientific power, the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Benin Republic Customs Administration have concluded arrangements to transform the Sèmè–Kraké Joint Border Post between Nigeria and Benin Republic into a technology-driven model, with the facility to be treated as a strategic border modernisation programme rather than a collection of isolated repairs. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs…
Aruwa Capital, UK-Nigeria Tech Hub and WIPO Back The Destiny Trust’s Digital Inclusion Push Lagos, Nigeria — Aruwa Capital Management, a leading growth equity and gender lens fund investing in West Africa, is supporting The Destiny Trust’s efforts to expand digital inclusion and promote child-led innovation among children from underrepresented communities across Nigeria. Aruwa Capital…
Former Nigerian Senate leader Victor Ndoma-Egba has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria-Taiwan relations, urging both countries to move beyond conventional trade towards deeper technological co-creation in agriculture. Ndoma-Egba made the call during his address at Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2026, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. This was contained in a statement issued…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications industry have warned that poor connectivity, cybersecurity threats, misinformation and inadequate digital infrastructure could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed. They also called for sustained investment in electoral technology, stressing that election infrastructure should not be treated as a once-in-four-years project. The stakeholders…
Meta was fighting multimillion-dollar penalties from Nigerian regulators while simultaneously building new relationships with government institutions. An investigation by The Continent found at least 17 engagements between major technology companies and the Nigerian government since 2024, many of which have limited public information about the terms of the agreements. In February 2025, representatives of three…
School holidays give children a valuable opportunity to learn something new outside the regular classroom. Instead of spending the entire summer watching videos, playing games, or scrolling through social media, children can use part of their holiday to develop practical digital skills. This is why tech summer programs for kids are becoming increasingly valuable for…
The world your child will work and live in is becoming increasingly digital. From artificial intelligence and robotics to online learning, digital communication, automation, and remote work, technology is changing the skills people need to succeed. For parents in Nigeria, this raises an important question: How can I prepare my child for a digital future?…