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By Niall McNulty, AI Product & Innovation Leader, Cambridge University Press & Assessment The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by 2030. Yet in Sub-Saharan Africa, where student–teacher ratios can reach 50:1 and many children still lack access to quality learning resources, the need for innovative solutions is urgent. What excites me most about AI in African education is the potential to address persistent inequalities in ways that haven’t been possible before. For too long, students in under-resourced…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has commended Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project, describing it as one of the most outstanding maritime security initiatives in the world. Mr. Domínguez made the remarks during his three-day official visit to Nigeria, which included a tour of the operational base of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) at the Nigerian Navy Underwater Jetty, Ojo, Lagos. Speaking alongside the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the IMO Secretary-General said the project had demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime safety and regional stability .…

In a renewed call for ethnic harmony and nation-building, leaders of Ndigbo and Yoruba communities have emphasized the urgent need for unity between the two groups, describing their collaboration as vital to peace, progress, and development in Lagos and Nigeria at large. This message resonated strongly at a peace conference held in Surulere, Lagos, which brought together political leaders, clergy, community heads, and other dignitaries under one roof to deliberate on fostering unity and rebuilding trust between the two major ethnic nationalities. Speaking at the event, Chief Leo Okafor, former President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos, said the peace conference was…

In commemoration of International Coffee Day and Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, NESCAFÉ executed a large-scale activation, serving 65,000 cups of coffee to consumers nationwide to mark the dual occasion. The initiative spanned 25 cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Jos, Nasarawa, Minna, Kaduna, Bauchi, Owerri, Onitsha, Abeokuta, Ilorin, Calabar, Uyo, Lokoja, Lafia, Osogbo, Ado Ekiti, Maiduguri, Yola, Benin, Asaba, Makurdi, and Sokoto, reaching consumers in universities, business districts, markets, and community hubs. This activity also follows the relaunch of the original NESCAFÉ 3-in-1 in Nigeria, which now comes with enhanced creaminess, a smooth milky taste, and the…

: Airtel Nigeria has premiered a widely acclaimed celebratory video to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, spotlighting its employees as the faces and voices of the nation’s resilience, optimism, and shared future. The colourful production, launched across Airtel’s social platforms, was accompanied by a one-day nationwide giveaway that offered customers 20% extra data on every bundle purchase, underscoring the company’s commitment to celebrating and rewarding Nigerians. The new Independence Day film captures heartfelt messages delivered by a handful of Airtel employees, weaving together moments of joy, hope, and unity that mirror the Nigerian spirit. Through statements such as “We rise…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi A Quick Picture We Can All See The philosophy of pristine African homeland leadership is captured in a Yoruba adage: “Oba ba lori ohun gbogbo”—the king owns EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. It was this worldview that made colonial invasion deceptively easy: velvet thrones sold men, women, and children for money. Servitude created the disconnection between ruling thrones and the people, who only grew poorer. Fast forward a century, and you see the same philosophy re-emerging in modern form. Mansions and motorcades of public servants—disciples of conservative colonial officers—dot our landscape. After more than 100 years of…

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has said that the centrality of Abuja coupled with its rich agro-allied potentials is germane to strengthening NPA’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to continuously grow non-oil revenue by connecting local value producers in the non-oil value chain to identified international clusters of demand for their goods. According to him, the position of Abuja as the centre of the country is strategic to the NPA’s renewed trade facilitation focus that places a high premium on port-hinterland connectivity, which Abuja’s centrality accentuates, presents a seamless linkage with the…

The New Experience Newspaper is proud to announce its 8th anniversary celebration, themed “Repositioning Nigeria’s Maritime Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward.” The event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Multipurpose Hall, 91 Marine Road, Apapa, Lagos. According to Prince Benson Davies, Publisher of The New Experience Newspaper, “The celebration promises to be a gathering of industry titans, featuring keynote addresses and panel discussions from prominent leaders.” Some of the esteemed guests include: – Chief Ambassador Dr. Afam Chukwuma, Her Excellency Hon Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo Apapa Local Government Area ChairmanThe media and others…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officially introduced its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative on Thursday, 23 September 2025, a major reform expected to reduce cargo clearance time to 48 hours. The initiative was unveiled during a meeting with NCS Management and Customs Area Controllers in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, brought together senior officers to deliberate on the Service’s modernisation agenda and the role of leadership in driving reforms across commands. Adeniyi described the OSS as a “transformative shift” in line with global best practices and the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy. He stressed…

New speakers include representatives from DP World, the Gates Foundation, the United Nations, African Futures Institute and Ministry of International Cooperation, Egypt MTN announced as a new sponsor for the event Convening CEOs, changemakers and industry innovators, CNN’s inaugural Global Perspectives event, on 3 November, is a new forum that will cover the big ideas, bold leadership, and dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. In addition to previously announced speakers, the stellar line-up for the first of these events, Global Perspectives: On Africa now also includes: · Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, DP…