education technology

While Elon Musk unveils a new Tesla-xAI collaboration aimed at replicating software company functions, African courts and schools grapple with AI's limitations in legal proceedings and creative education.

Nosh pivots from digital payments into global connectivity with eSIM service across 136 countries, while Nigeria's TermFund launches platform to finance school fees for families facing upfront payment pressures.

From Lagos to Harare, a wave of educational initiatives is challenging the gender gap in science and technology across the continent, with organizations deploying literacy programs and mentorship to unlock opportunities for the next generation.

Africa's payments giant Interswitch has rolled out simplified digital payment channels for students registering for Nigeria's 2026 university entrance examinations, addressing longstanding friction points in the country's education-to-digital pipeline.

The Nigerian Research and Education Network's admission to eduGAIN marks a pivotal moment for the country's academic institutions, granting researchers seamless access to global research infrastructure and collaborative networks across six continents.

The Abia State government has launched a learners' identification number system to track academic performance and student movement, marking a significant shift toward technology-driven education management in Nigeria's southeast.

The West African Examinations Council has rolled out its DigiCert platform in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia, marking a significant shift toward digital credential verification in the region's education sector.