The ghost worker problem Nigeria thought it had buried nearly two decades ago has returned with a more sophisticated face, exposing fresh vulnerabilities in the government’s payroll and financial management systems and raising questions about how billions of naira can still be exposed to manipulation despite successive reforms. The Federal Government has approved a forensic…
The Nigerian Navy has renewed efforts to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation with Türkiye, focusing on naval shipbuilding, technology transfer and the development of Nigeria’s indigenous maritime defence capabilities. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, disclosed this on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when he received the Deputy Secretary of Defence Industries of Türkiye,…
A Nigerian tech entrepreneur based in the United Kingdom has unveiled Otiya, a browser-based platform that combines interactive learning, live quizzes and social play. Developed by technology company Helixus Ltd, Otiya entered public beta in August 2026 and is currently being tested by early users ahead of its full launch later this year. The platform…
The African Union Commission and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have strengthened their partnership to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition through a new Joint Declaration that establishes a broader framework for cooperation on solar energy development across the continent. The declaration was signed in Victoria Falls at the conclusion of the 8th Meeting of the…
For years, discussions around Africa’s technology ecosystem have largely centred on startups, funding and innovation. Yet, behind every successful technology ecosystem is another critical ingredient: talent. For the past six years, 10Alytics has focused on building around that essential element. On August 19, 2026, the EdTech company celebrated its sixth anniversary, marking a journey that…
Faced with the growing challenges of climate change, land degradation, severe water stress and increasing pest infestations, a growing number of African countries, including Ghana, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa, are turning to Chinese-made agricultural drones to strengthen precision agriculture. This approach to farming maximises crop production while promoting the efficient use of scarce…
The global race for artificial intelligence dominance is expanding across Africa, with Egypt emerging as a new battleground in the technology rivalry between the United States and China. Chinese technology giant Huawei has submitted a proposal to build AI data centres for the Egyptian government, with the project expected to deploy more than 2,000 of…
Engr. Kenneth Emeka Ugwuanyi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wellmeka Limited, stands at the intersection of technical expertise and industrial vision. A First-Class Mechanical Engineer from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a professional with more than two decades of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Ugwuanyi combines field expertise, corporate leadership…
At a time when Nigeria is working to build a more competitive and digitally driven economy, a startling revelation emerged at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). About 57% of technology products procured by government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and corporate organisations in Nigeria are reportedly refurbished products procured…
The Chief Executive Officer of Data Addicts, John David, popularly known as the Data Guru, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s technology sector by making data and digital innovation more accessible to individuals, businesses and government institutions. David said the company believes technology should be used to address real-life challenges and improve decision-making,…