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Lagos claims the crown as world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem

Move over, Silicon Valley—Lagos is making history! In a groundbreaking report by Nairametrics, Nigeria’s economic powerhouse has been officially recognised as the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025. What’s fueling this meteoric rise? The city’s relentless innovation, a thriving startup scene, and—most notably—five unicorn companies that have shattered expectations, each boasting a valuation of over $1 billion. Once seen as an emerging hub, Lagos has swiftly evolved into the beating heart of Africa’s digital revolution. Mr. Bosun TijaniMinister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Experts say it’s no accident—Lagos is riding the wave of strategic investments, government-backed tech initiatives, and an

Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer sparks environmental concerns in US neighbourhood

A major environmental controversy has erupted in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, as Colossus, the world’s largest AI training supercomputer developed by Elon Musk’s company, xAI, faces backlash over its impact on local communities. While the facility is positioned as a technological breakthrough, residents of Boxtown, a historically Black and economically disadvantaged neighborhood, argue that Musk’s project threatens their health and environment. At the heart of the issue is xAI’s reliance on gas-powered turbines, which emit harmful pollutants like nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde, worsening air quality in the area. Boxtown residents report an increase in respiratory problems, and environmental groups accuse xAI of

Meta Unveils Standalone AI App with Personalized Voice-Driven Interaction

In a bold move set to redefine personal digital assistance, Meta has launched its first standalone AI application. In an announcement on his Facebook platform on Tuesday, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg introduced the app as an innovative tool that builds on the company’s extensive use of AI across its platforms. He excitedly declared, "There's almost a billion people who are using Meta AI across our apps now. So we made a new standalone Meta AI app for you to check out." The new app is meticulously designed for a voice-first experience, allowing users to engage in natural conversations ranging from current

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

The Role of Libraries in realising SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The West African Perspective

By Nkem Osuigwe Libraries exist within the formal and informal sectors of the learning ecosystem. They are very important to learning in schools and in the different communities where they live all over Africa. They are critical for achieving an inclusive, equitable, and quality education where no one is left behind including those who are in employment and cannot attend school full-time and/or are taking online courses. They are also critical for those who have fallen through the cracks of the educational system as school dropouts at various stages of their educational journey or out-of-school children. Before School Age Public libraries introduce preschool

All About Gifting

I have been given gifts at various times in my life but some of them stand out the most, to this day. Interestingly, these gifts have no serious financial weight but turned out to be the most thoughtful. I remembered the first time I had shawarma. It was in a friend's car. He bought it and hurriedly drove to where I was staying at the time and handed it over to me. According to him, he wanted me to eat it while it was still hot. This made me realise some people have the ability to make seemingly meaningless things

About First Daughters

The birth of a daughter in a family is believed to usher in blessings to the home. I have seen this to be true over and over again. Families have admitted to experiencing a financial boost when this happens. Daughters also tend to take great care of their fathers in their old age. But before then, they're seen to spread the love around in the home, making sure everyone feels loved and cared for.  But as this daughter grows up, she somehow seems to become the most misunderstood child.  If you've ever met a lady with zero tolerance for bullshit, who is

In Your 40s and Not Made it Yet?

The media has managed to both influence and pressure the world at the same time, especially when they celebrate, spotlight, and applaud people who achieve certain milestones at an early age, so that if one isn't careful, they may begin to feel like failures and live disappointed lives.  A few other times, seemingly as an afterthought, reference is made to the others who made their fortune when they were well into their late 50s and 60s, in one desperate bid to encourage us. But guess what, the damage may have already been done, as such stories never really do the job well.  Many