In the growing conversation around equity in African education technology, one critical question remains insufficiently asked: Who gets to shape the future of learning on our continent—and in what language? As the founder of Okubo Wisdom Legacies, a LangTech venture dedicated to preserving and
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Google has announced that it will phase out support for Android’s Instant Apps by December 2025, citing persistently low user engagement as the key reason behind the decision. The feature, introduced in 2017, was designed to allow users to preview apps without downloading them, offering developers a new channel to reach audiences. Despite its initial […]
As Africa’s digital footprint grows, so does it’s talent pool, exporting brilliance across industries and continents. One such talent is Jecinta Fabiyi, a Nigerian-born product designer with over five years of experience shipping user friendly products locally and Internationally. In this interview, she shares her journey through the tech landscape, her experience working
Today, we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Adeyanju Korede Israel, whose unwavering dedication and groundbreaking work in digital technology have earned him the honor of becoming the 240th Certified Global Tech Hero. With a career spanning more than a decade, he has distinguished himself as a multidisciplinary leader, an innovator in business analysis, data
The red blinking light at 3:17 AM was the only early warning. A login attempt from Bucharest triggered alarms in an AI-powered security system at a global fintech company. The signal, though familiar in pattern, masked a malicious breach that resulted in sensitive client data leaking to the dark web. The system had worked—but no […]
Jessica Ugwe stands at the forefront of digital identity innovation. Her professional odyssey began in Lagos, navigating the intricacies of product support and transaction monitoring. At Venture Garden Group, she defined roadmaps for cross‑border payment platforms; at Barclays, she refined her customer‑centric approach; and at ZeroLight, she honed agile practices for
History shows that development without accountability breeds fragile institutions and the recent unrest in Nigeria’s EdTech sector spearheaded by Izesan Limited and backed by Dumena—signals more than a disagreement, it marks a critical reckoning within the ecosystem. These two organizations have become essential to Nigeria’s educational future with Izesan! working to
Ifeanyi Hilary Madu has been named the 239th Certified Global Tech Hero in recognition of his exceptional blend of technical mastery, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to using technology as a force for inclusive growth. As a Software Engineer at The Range, one of the UK’s leading retailers, Ifeanyi has played a pivotal role in […]
As cyber threats evolve faster than policies, GiOlufemi Owolabi stands out as a new-generation security engineer who blends technical expertise with business intelligence. With over 7 years of hands-on experience spanning telecom, enterprise, and healthcare IT, the Nigerian-born cloud security specialist has navigated his way from crisis response in Lagos to defending
To the African innovation community and its stakeholders, At Dumena, we are committed to empowering African children aged 5 to 18 with transformative technology education, fostering skills to thrive in a digital world. Our work is deeply rooted in Nigerian communities, where we prioritize measurable, grassroots impact. Yet, as revealed in a Fact-Finding Report on […]
Samuel Tosin Ogedengbe has been immortalized as the 235th Certified Global Tech Hero in recognition of his contributions to both blockchain and artificial intelligence. With years of hands-on experience in crafting scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications, Samuel has consistently demonstrated the power of technology to solve real-world challenges at scale. At
By Abimbola Bakare If you’ve been building web applications for a while, you’ll know the frontend is no longer just a pretty face. It’s the gatekeeper to critical user data, authentication flows, and application logic. And as our web apps get smarter and more interactive, they also become juicier targets for attackers. While backend security […]
..set to empower 10 million Students in 5 years An indigenous tech company, Bildup AI has introduced ‘AI in Every Classroom’ initiative to improve learning in Nigeria. Bildup AI is an innovative artificial intelligence-powered learning tool designed to transform classrooms. The initiative is equipping schools with personalized learning solutions that adjust to
How AI ‘ll revolutionize critical sectors of economy, make learning easy -Aguene, Bildup Tech Expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s critical sectors and democratize access to education, according to Mr. Chibuike Aguene, CEO of Bildup AI, Nigeria’s first indigenous AI super-intelligent personal tutor has said. Speaking on Arise TV’s Newsnight, Aguene, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bildup Technology,
What began as a quest to stabilize Africa’s payment rails has quietly morphed into a global architectural blueprint. In 2025, Sample Aniekeme’s software patterns—once known only in African engineering circles—are shaping digital finance from Nairobi to New York. The shift became undeniable when Stripe’s Emerging Markets Division unveiled its 2025 API resiliency framework.
…as BildUp Unveils Nation’s First Indigenous AI Software Nigeria cannot afford to lag behind in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BildUp, Mr. Chibuike Aguene has said. Speaking during the unveiling of the country’s first indigenous AI software in Enugu on Saturday, Aguene said that AI has come to stay, […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The newly commissioned LGS2 12mw IT Load Data Centre, built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the
In a world where innovation often chases headlines rather than humanity, few voices cut through the noise like Hudson’s. A technologist, thought leader, and visionary entrepreneur, he represents a new generation of changemakers who view technology not just as a tool, but as a force for inclusive progress. From designing systems that empower micro-enterprises to […]
Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oyemonlan Benjamin Oseoje is rapidly becoming a key figure in Africa’s fintech, digital currency, real estate, and e-commerce sectors. He’s the visionary behind Platnova, an all-encompassing money and lifestyle application aimed at bridging the continent’s digital and financial divide. Beyond Platnova’s mission to
Giant tech companies, Amazon, Microsoft and Google are building datacenters that deploy vast amounts of water in some of the world’s driest areas, an investigation by Source Material and the Guardian has revealed. Before proceeding, let us pause at this juncture, for a comparative analysis of the three giants. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, […]
