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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Kogi Polytechnic Withdraws 229 Students in Major Crackdown on Poor Academic Performance
A new mentorship programme will pair 500 young coders with senior engineers across the diaspora over the next twelve months.
The Ministry of Energy has unveiled a 10-year roadmap to expand Ghana's solar energy capacity to 1,500 megawatts by 2035.
The Ministry of Education has announced a GH¢200 million STEM Education Acceleration Fund to equip public schools with modern laboratories and digital learning tools.
