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AI & Big DataOctober 12, 2026

As AI reshapes cyber threats, South Africa faces a cybersecurity talent challenge

With 63% of cybersecurity positions partially or fully unfilled, South Africa faces a cybersecurity talent challenge that goes beyond recruitment as AI reshapes digital threats.

TechMedia Africa

3 min read

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Mobility & LogisticsSep 9, 2026

The business lesson behind Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria – Nnamdi Okereke

Editorial note: Uber has not publicly detailed its reasons for exiting Nigeria beyond citing a “thorough review of the business”. However, Nnamdi Okereke, COO and Executive Partner at Chirality Partners, a strategic and institutional advisory firm, explores the economic and market forces that may have contributed to the global ride-hailing platform’s exit from Nigeria.

TechMedia Africa6 min

Mobility & LogisticsSep 2, 2026

End of Ride: Why Uber is shutting down operations in Nigeria, Uganda

Uber helped usher Nigeria and Uganda into the era of app-based transportation. But after more than a decade, the global ride-hailing giant is shutting down in both countries. This explainer examines how competition, lower commissions, changing consumer behaviour and Uber’s global priorities contributed to the end of the ride.

Chinaturum Iheoma5 min

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji exits Learn Africa board after six years as Non-Executive Director

AfricaAug 25, 2026

Lessons I learnt from Canada that helped me build three African unicorns — Iyin Aboyeji

Iyin Aboyeji argues that Canada’s greatest export is talent, drawing on his own journey from Waterloo to building three African unicorns.

TechMedia Africa4 min

AI & Big DataAug 24, 2026

Google AI Plus free for Nigerian students: How to apply and what you get

Google’s 12-month AI Plus offer gives Nigerian students free access to tools that can support research, studying, content creation and technical work, lowering the cost of experimenting with advanced AI tools.

Azubuike Precious2 min

EdTechAug 24, 2026

JAMB takes O’Level result verification online — here’s how it works

JAMB has moved O’Level result verification and upload online for 2026 UTME candidates, allowing them to complete the process from home instead of visiting a CBT centre.

Chinaturum Iheoma4 min

Opinions & ExplainersAug 18, 2026

YouTube is changing how it counts views: Here’s what creators need to know

YouTube is changing its view count from August 24. Here’s what the new metric means for creators, analytics and monetization

Mercy Mokah3 min

AI & Big DataAug 11, 2026

Spotify wants listeners to know when an artist is AI

AI-generated songs have already topped Nigeria’s Spotify viral charts. Spotify’s new AI Persona labels aim to help users distinguish between human artists and AI-generated identities.

Chinaturum Iheoma5 min

NigeriaAug 3, 2026

Everything you need to know about the new NRS crypto tax guidelines in Nigeria

The NRS has introduced Nigeria’s most comprehensive crypto tax framework yet, requiring Tax IDs for crypto account activation, imposing 1.5% stamp duty on token-fiat transactions, and applying a 30% income tax rate to qualifying companies.

Chinaturum Iheoma6 min

AI & Big DataJul 25, 2026

Can Artificial Intelligence indeed replace critical thinking?

Artificial intelligence may be advancing at a breathtaking pace, but one truth remains immovable and non‑negotiable: it cannot replace critical thinking,” argues Professor Ojo Ademola.

Ojo Ademola4 min

Can Artificial Intelligence help deliver justice to ordinary Nigerians?

AI & Big DataJul 15, 2026

Can AI help deliver justice to ordinary Nigerians?

Can artificial intelligence help solve Nigeria’s justice crisis? Prof. Ademola Emmanuel makes the case for AI-powered courts that speed up legal research, reduce case backlogs and deliver fairer outcomes without replacing judges.

Ojo Ademola4 min

AI & Big DataJul 6, 2026

Why Nigerian media wants Tinubu to investigate Google, Meta, X over AI, news content

As readers increasingly get answers from chatbots instead of news websites, Nigerian publishers are asking a difficult question: Should technology companies be allowed to build billion-dollar AI products using journalism they don’t pay for?

Chinaturum Iheoma5 min

AI & Big DataMay 22, 2026

Why Africa must not surrender critical thinking to AI

In this opinion piece, Prof. Ojo Ademola, Africa’s first Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management, examines the implications of Google’s transition toward AI-driven search and why Africa must protect critical thinking and digital sovereignty.

Ojo Ademola2 min