Tech & Education
FCTA has partnered with Vando Career Services to introduce career guidance and mentoring for secondary school leavers in Abuja.
The programme will use workshops, assessments, and mentorship to help students choose better career paths and reduce poor subject or course decisions after school.
Officials say it will be rolled out in selected schools first, with plans to expand across the FCT.
May 27, 2026
Tech & Education
Child rights experts say Nigerian children face worsening conditions due to poverty, insecurity, and weak education systems, especially during this year’s Children’s Day.
They warn that poor funding, inconsistent school policies, and economic hardship are increasing out-of-school numbers and exposing children to greater risks.
They’re calling for joint action from government, communities, and institutions to protect children and improve access to quality education.
May 27, 2026
Tech & Education
A Lagos Federal High Court has fixed 20 July 2026 for judgment in a suit by WASPAN challenging the FCCPC’s digital lending regulations.
The case centres on whether the FCCPC overstepped its authority with its DEON consumer lending rules, with WASPAN arguing that regulation of digital lending should fall under the CBN and NCC instead.
May 27, 2026
Tech & Education
EYAI is urging African governments to create locally designed AI policies and regulations to avoid overdependence on foreign tech systems.
At a Girls in ICT event in Lagos, the group warned that without homegrown frameworks, Africa risks adopting AI systems that don’t fit its social and economic realities. It also stressed early AI education, ethical use, and stronger public-private partnerships to build digital skills among young people.
May 27, 2026
Tech & Education
Speaking at the 2026 CCISONFI Conference in Enugu, the company said traditional rigid security models are no longer enough. Instead, it urged firms to use automated, data-driven, and real-time defence systems that can quickly detect, respond to, and recover from attacks.
May 27, 2026
Tech & Education
MTN Nigeria plans to connect 8 million households with fibre broadband in 3 years as it expands its Fibre-to-the-Home rollout. The company says it has invested over ₦1 trillion in telecom infrastructure but faces regulatory and deployment challenges. It also argues recent tariff increases are needed due to rising operational costs.
May 27, 2026
Tech & Education
Cube Cover, a subsidiary of Tasala, has partnered with Slot Systems Limited to launch a new smartphone protection plan called “Super Fix”, aimed at easing the rising cost of phone repairs in Nigeria, especially screen replacements.
May 27, 2026
Sports
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has praised the team’s unexpected chemistry after a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup, noting that the squad performed like long-term teammates despite several debutants, while also urging improvement ahead of the final against India or Jamaica.
May 27, 2026
Sports
Eric Chelle has given a mixed assessment of NPFL debutants Chibueze Oputa, Obinna Igboke, and others after Nigeria’s 2-0 Unity Cup win over Zimbabwe, praising their effort while noting the difficulty of adapting to international intensity and demanding higher consistency and tactical discipline for future selection.
May 27, 2026
Sports
Millwall winger Femi Azeez marked his Super Eagles debut with a brace against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup, boosting Nigeria’s attacking depth and intensifying competition for wide attacking roles ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
May 27, 2026
Sports
Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp winger Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21, with initial reports suggesting suspected food or alcohol poisoning, prompting tributes from both clubs and widespread mourning across the Nigerian football community.
May 27, 2026
News
GNA News celebrates Eid al Adha with readers, praying for peace, prosperity, unity, renewed hope, and continued national progress.
May 27, 2026
