Tech & Education

Microsoft Report Highlights Evolving Trends in AI Adoption

Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index (WTI) report shows that AI is rapidly evolving from a productivity tool into a core driver of how organisations are structured and operate. The report argues that AI, especially through AI agents, is reshaping workflows, decision-making, and business processes rather than just improving efficiency.

May 20, 2026 58

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Europe Needs €475Bn Investment to Strengthen 5G - Regain Digital Leadership

A GSMA Intelligence report estimates that Europe will need about €475 billion over the next decade to fully upgrade its mobile networks and stay competitive globally, but only around €270 billion is currently expected to be invested, creating a €205 billion funding gap.

May 20, 2026 58

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PUBG Mobile 4.4 Update Introduces Mythology-Themed Battles And Major Gameplay Upgrades

PUBG Mobile Version 4.4 introduces a major mythology-themed overhaul centered on a “Hero’s Crown” mode, reworking parts of the classic Erangel map with ancient Greek-style temples, ruins, and redesigned hot-drop zones.

May 20, 2026 61

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FG’s 3MTT Secures $10m Partnership with Hello CV to Boost Tech Employment

Federal Government of Nigeria’s Three Million Technical Talent programme has secured a $10 million partnership with Hello CV to improve job placement for Nigerian tech trainees. The collaboration, backed by the Bosun Tijani, will use AI tools, global recruitment networks, and standardized credentialing to connect 3MTT graduates with employers while strengthening Nigeria’s digital skills-to-jobs pipeline.

May 19, 2026 49

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Nigeria Shifts to Algorithmic Warfare with New AI Defense System Deployment

Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing a new defence modernization programme called the Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS), aimed at integrating artificial intelligence, drones, and autonomous systems into national security operations. Led by Defence Minister Christopher Musa, the initiative focuses on AI-driven surveillance, anti-drone technology, and real-time command-and-control hubs to strengthen responses to insurgency, banditry, and oil theft. The project also includes international part

May 19, 2026 55

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Digital Switch Over: Nigeria Sets June 17 for Long-Delayed Nationwide Launch

Federal Government of Nigeria has announced June 17, 2026 as the official commissioning date for the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, transitioning Nigeria from analogue to full digital television broadcasting. The initiative, coordinated with NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission, will introduce nationwide digital coverage, expanded free-to-air channels, HD-ready infrastructure, and improved audience measurement systems for advertisers and broadcasters.

May 19, 2026 52

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FCCPC Backs Lagos Regulatory Drive to Eliminate Estimated Electricity Billing

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has endorsed the reform agenda of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission aimed at eliminating estimated billing in the state’s power sector. The plan includes compulsory metering, phased smart-meter rollout, stricter regulation of distribution companies, and improved dispute resolution systems. FCCPC CEO Tunji Bello described the move as a major step toward transparency, fairness, and stronger consumer protection in electricity se

May 19, 2026 46

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WARDC Partners to Launch Research on Structural Barriers Facing Female Academics

Women’s Advocates Research and Documentation Centre has launched a research initiative with development partners to address barriers facing female academics in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The project focuses on issues like gender discrimination, unequal research funding, harassment, and weak institutional support systems. It aims to generate data-driven reforms to improve gender equity and increase women’s representation in senior academic and leadership roles.

May 18, 2026 40

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MTN Nigeria Boosts Infrastructure Spending by 93% to ₦390bn Amid Surging Q1 Profits

MTN Nigeria significantly increased infrastructure spending in Q1 2026, raising capital expenditure by 93% to ₦390.3 billion to expand network capacity and support rising demand for data and fintech services. The investment coincided with strong performance, as profit after tax surged 165.9% to ₦355.5 billion, while revenue climbed 41.6% to ₦1.4 trillion, driven by growth in digital and financial services.

May 18, 2026 42

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Nigerian Schoolgirls Earn Global AI Recognition for Innovative STEM Project

Students from Ado Girls Secondary School have won a global Artificial Intelligence award, earning international recognition for their tech-driven innovation. The achievement highlights the impact of STEM and digital literacy programs for girls in Nigeria, with stakeholders calling it a model for expanding tech education and closing the digital gender gap nationwide.

May 18, 2026 43

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Kogi Polytechnic Withdraws 229 Students in Major Crackdown on Poor Academic Performance

May 15, 2026 75

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Tech Hub Launches Mentorship Programme for Young Coders

A new mentorship programme will pair 500 young coders with senior engineers across the diaspora over the next twelve months.

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