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South Africa

UAE EdTech Firm and AfricAI Sign Deal to Launch AI-Powered Learning Initiative Across Nigeria

Today at 10:35 AM, via iAfrica

UAE-based education technology company Alef Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria-based AfricAI to improve foundational education across Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative, with Nigeria as the first market. Under the agreement, the two companies will launch NextGen Learning Nigeria, a strategic initiative designed to deliver scalable,...

South Africa

Nigeria Leads African AI Surveillance Spending at $470 Million, Report Finds Little Evidence of Crime Reduction

Today at 10:33 AM, via iAfrica

Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in AI-powered surveillance technologies in Africa, accounting for more than $470 million of an estimated $2.1 billion spent across the continent, according to a new report that raises significant concerns about effectiveness and regulatory oversight. The findings come from a March 2026 report by the Institute of Development […]

Africa

Nigerian heritage key to my success – Itauma

Monday at 17:34 PM, via BBC News

Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Business

UK inflation rate remained at 3% in February

Today at 09:08 AM, via BBC News

The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

Sport

Injury concern for leading Springbok

Today at 10:44 AM, via The South African

Another top Springbok has gone down with an injury and the national coaches will be anxiously awaiting the latest update.

Education

Write It Up! How Fast Do Our Journalists Type?

Today at 09:00 AM, via New York Times

When it comes to breaking news, it’s a race not only to get the story, but to record it. We tracked down some of the speediest fingers in our newsroom.

Education

A Missile Fragment in a Schoolyard

Today at 06:01 AM, via New York Times

Examining an image of children near a missile fragment, which landed near a school as several families were sheltering inside it.

Health

Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel

Today at 00:22 AM, via New York Times

Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers.

Health

Inside Health

Yesterday at 12:00 PM, via BBC News

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.