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
MTN Nigeria, a telecommunications company, has donated 750 digital tablets to 15 secondary schools in Borno State on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tijani Salihu, the MTN Acting Managing Director covering Borno, Yobe, and Gombe, admonished principals and teachers to see the tablets as a tool to promote learning and spark curiosity. He added that President
Hollywood actor Forest Whitaker’s foundation has teamed up with global satellite company Intelsat to bring internet-powered education to remote communities in East Africa. The group, known as the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), was founded by Whitaker to support peacebuilding and development in areas affected by conflict. Through this new partnership, WPDI and Intelsat
The Lagos State Library Board, through its Isolo Public Library branch, in collaboration with MTN Nigeria, has launched the 18th edition of its flagship employee volunteer initiative, tagged “21 Days of Y’ello Care”. The campaign, themed “Connecting at the Roots, Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion
In Nigeria, millions still rely on traditional medicine as their primary healthcare option, especially in rural communities where access to hospitals is limited. Despite its importance, the country’s Traditional Medicine Policy, introduced in 2007, has failed to bring tangible progress or integration into the national health system. The policy remains mostly ignored, leaving traditional medicine
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to partner with Engausa Global Tech Hub to expand digital inclusion, particularly in underserved communities across Nigeria. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, made this known on Tuesday during a visit to the Hub in Kano. He was represented by Mr Babajide Ajayi. The
