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STAR ⭐ Tech Innovator Joshua Agboola: Africa’s Youngest Certified Cloud Developer at age 13
STAR ⭐ Innovator Joshua began coding at the age of six. By the time he turned 13 in 2023, he had earned multiple Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications that positioned him as one of Africa’s youngest certified cloud practitioners and developers. Photo Credit: STAR ⭐ AFRICA TALENT SHOWCASING
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Bill Gates Commits US$1 Billion to AI That Speaks African Languages
Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be either a “great equalizer” or a force that widens the world’s inequality gap. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP / Getty Images)
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World Bank Group 2026 Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge
The initiative invites young innovators worldwide to build practical, lightweight AI solutions that work in the real conditions facing developing economies such as limited connectivity, constrained computing power, and everyday devices. Photo Credit: WorldBank
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Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future 2026: Apply Now for a €20,000 Grant, Mentorship & Global Support
The programme identifies and accelerates emerging talent aged 21–30 whose creative work drives progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Successful participants each receive a €20,000 grant, tailored one-on-one mentorship, educational masterclasses, industry networking, and access to high-level events. Photo Credit: Svarovski Foundation
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Bolt sees 92% spike in Nigerian driver registrations after Uber exit
Uber, Bolt’s biggest rival, ended its Nigerian operations on September 2 after about 12 years in the country, prompting drivers and riders to consider other platforms amid rising operating costs and intensifying competition. Photo Credit: Bolt
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Call for Implementing Partner for Young Africa Innovates Cohort 2 (Nigeria)
YAI identifies, incubates, and scales youth-led innovations that drive inclusive socio-economic development in Nigeria. Photo Credit: MasterCard Foundation
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OpenAI Boss Sam Altman says the World is Right to be Afraid of AI but ‘Should Trust’ AI firms
OpenAI boss Sam Altman thinks people should have more faith in his company and others like it to do the right thing when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) development amid rising public concerns about all the risks. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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FG Invests N10.5bn in Digital Training Academy to Equip Over 32,000 Nigerians
This investment forms part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is being implemented under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI). Photo Credit: Punchng
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Nigerian Professor Unveils Keyboard For Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba Languages
A Professor of Applied Linguistics at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Nnenna Nwanyioma Nwosu-Nworuh, has developed a computer keyboard designed to support the digital writing of Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba Languages.
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Afro-Tech Girls Project for Female STEM Students in Nigeria
The scholarship is organised by Afro-Tech Girls, a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on increasing the participation of girls and young women in STEM education and careers.
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Digital Parks Africa Expands into West Africa with New Lagos Data Centre
The new facility, Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), is designed to support businesses, financial institutions, banks, cloud providers and connectivity providers seeking reliable, resilient and flexible digital infrastructure close to the markets they serve. Photo Credit: AfricaTechNews
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MTN Nigeria Surges Past 100 Million Subscribers as Market Share Hits 51.76%
The milestone coincides with rising demand for data and digital services. Mobile GSM internet subscriptions stood at around 157 million, with broadband subscriptions reaching approximately 124.4 million and a penetration rate of about 57.4%. Photo Credit: MTN
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Federal Government to Give Nigerian Students 100MB Free Data Daily from October 1
The initiative, formally known as the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria, was unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. Photo Credit: Fizzyblinkz Photos
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FG says 19,723 Nigerians out of 72,850 applicants qualify for first Digital Training Academy cohort
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that 19,723 Nigerians have qualified for the first cohort of its Digital Training Academy (DTA), following a strong nationwide response that saw 72,850 applications submitted from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Photo Credit: Minister for Education Tunji Alausa -Vanguard
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NITDA Calls for Trust, Transparency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Digital Governance
The NITDA Director-General said the focus of Nigeria’s digital governance efforts must shift from simply asking what technology can do to determining how technology should be governed. Photo Credit: NITDA Chairman – AfricaTechNews
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Federal Government of Nigeria Digitises Academic Certificate evaluation, Authentication process
The minister of education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative was a major step in the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Photo Credit: Legitng
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Call for Applications – MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme for Nigerians (₦100,000,000 Grant)
The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme empowers young Nigerian Micro-Business owners aged 18 – 35 with practical, tech-driven and digital skills to help their businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced economy. Photo Credit: MTN Nigeria
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Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2026 for Africans: How to Apply
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is one of the largest and most impactful scholarship initiatives focused on Africa. It supports academically talented young people particularly those facing financial, social, or other barriers who show strong leadership potential and a commitment to giving back to their communities and the continent. Photo Credit: MasterCard Foundation
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LinkedIn Has Become an Influencer Stage as the Old Professional Network Is Fading Out
Today, Linkey feeds look more like a polished version of Instagram or a B2B TikTok. Selfies mixed with career reflections, personal “vulnerability” posts, motivational carousels, short-form video, and carefully staged lifestyle content compete for attention alongside the occasional genuine insight. What began as a business network has become a platform optimized for influencers, personal brands,…
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Nigerian First Lady Remi Tinubu Commissions ₦1bn ICT Digital Experience Centre At UNICROSS
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held over the weekend at the university’s main campus in Calabar, Senator Tinubu said the centre would provide students with uninterrupted opportunities to learn, create and develop digital skills without being constrained by the cost of devices or unstable electricity supply. Photo Credit: Punchng
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