STEM startups key to solving Africa’s challenges — Olanrewaju-Smart
By Henry Obetta The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, has said that startups driven by STEM hold the key and possess the capacity to solve challenges facing the Africa. Olanrewaju-Smart, a Harvard scholar and Policy Fellow at Quantum Alliance AI, Cambridge, Massachusetts, disclosed this while serving as a […]
Rethinking Nigeria–UK relations in a fragmenting global order
By SAMUEL OROVWUJE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, comes not as a ceremonial flourish, but as a strategic moment long delayed. It is unfolding against Nigeria’s toughest economic conditions in a generation, a fragile democratic climate, and a global system […]
Sightsavers demands removal of barriers for women in medical careers
By Gabriel Ewepu Sightsavers Nigeria has urged governments, institutions, and partners to dismantle structural barriers preventing women from pursuing and thriving in specialised medical careers, emphasising that gender inequality continues to limit progress in the health sector. In a statement highlighting persistent challenges, the organisation noted that women in Nigeria still face significant obstacles in […]
Bitget debuts universal exchange interface with TradFi integration
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced a major structural upgrade to its trading interface, elevating traditional financial assets such as stocks, commodities, and forex into a standalone product category alongside crypto trading. The update reflects a broader shift in how exchanges are evolving as crypto infrastructure increasingly supports global financial markets. Across […]
SanDisk unveils next-generation portable SSDs for faster workflows, AI content
SanDisk has introduced a new generation of portable solid-state drives (SSDs) designed to support faster data transfers and the growing demands of AI-generated content and modern digital workflows. The company announced a three-tier lineup of portable storage devices aimed at everyday users, creative professionals, and enterprise-level content producers. The new portfolio includes the SanDisk Portable […]
Thembi Shilenge recognised for blockchain innovation
The growing influence of African innovators in global technology continues to gain recognition, with Thembi Portia Shilenge emerging as a key figure in blockchain education. Shilenge received recognition at the SiGMA Africa Awards, where she was celebrated for her work in promoting digital financial education across Africa. Her initiatives have helped increase awareness around cryptocurrency, […]
