Fifteen graduating students from Brilliant Footsteps International Academy in Sokoto have built an electric vehicle as their final-year project. The innovation was unveiled on Saturday, with the school’s General Managing Director, Professor Shadi Sabeh, describing it as a milestone in promoting practical, skills-based education in Nigeria. Sabeh, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of ICONIC Open
The African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII) will host the first African Industrial Forum (AIF) on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The event will be held online and was initiated by Nigeria’s Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, the first Black woman in the world to earn a PhD in Cybernetics. The forum will bring together government leaders, business
A chemistry expert, Dr Oluwafunmilola Akinpelu, has called on the Nigerian government to update science education by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new technologies into school curricula. Speaking from South Africa, where she is researching robotic chemistry, Akinpelu said Nigeria risks falling behind if schools do not teach students how to use AI in solving
CoinCola, a global peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform, is redefining how Nigerians learn about digital finance. Through hands-on workshops held in several cities, the company is demystifying complex crypto concepts for everyday people, students, entrepreneurs, and young professionals by meeting them where they live and learn. Led by Country Growth Manager Samuel Joseph, the campaign features
With major investments from tech giants like Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Rack Centre, MainOne, and MTN Nigeria, the country is rapidly positioning itself as Africa’s digital hub. These cutting-edge data centre projects are fueling digital transformation and opening up fresh opportunities for small businesses nationwide. OADC is building a $240 million hyperscale data centre
Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, has delivered a strong call for the adoption of digital skills and curriculum reform at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Speaking on the theme, “Leveraging Technology & Digital Education for Mass Employment, Wealth Creation, and Poverty Alleviation,”
The federal government has launched a nationwide digital skills programme in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for tertiary schools. The partnership will offer free training and certification in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and related technologies. In a statement posted on X on Saturday, the Ministry of Education stated that the initiative
Khalifa Aminu, a 19-year-old inventor from Kano, is making waves with groundbreaking innovations that have the potential to tackle some of Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including insecurity and underdeveloped mining. In an exclusive interview with SolaceBase, Khalifa revealed that he has successfully developed a machine capable of detecting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and solid minerals beneath
At a time when millions of Nigerians have adopted a digital lifestyle, a website called Tutor.ng is helping people in Nigeria learn new skills from their phones or computers. The digital platform was created to fix some of the problems in the Nigerian education system, where many students struggle to get quality learning. Fehintolu Olaogun,
Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy have launched a groundbreaking project to promote inclusive digital learning in Lagos, unveiling the EmpowerAbility Hub at Ikeja Senior High School—one of the state’s inclusive secondary schools. The initiative, led by the Academy’s Team Empower Group, is part of their capstone project and aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s
