Why Africa must build its housing future with code, technology
Africa’s affordable housing crisis is not just an infrastructure problem; it is a failure of innovation. Across the continent, from Lagos to Nairobi and Johannesburg to Accra, tens of millions of people are living in overcrowded informal settlements without access to safe housing, clean water, or secure tenure. For decades, governments and developers have leaned […]
Why Nigeria must embrace AI as climate crisis tool
Across Nigeria’s landscapes, from the flooded plains of Bayelsa to the heat-scorched fields of Sokoto, the effects of climate change are no longer abstract projections. They are lived realities. Torrential floods destroy communities, droughts threaten food security, and coastal erosion displaces entire neighbourhoods. Climate extremes have evolved into national emergencies. Yet, Nigeria’s response remains outdated, […]
On cybersecurity, machine learning in protecting SMEs in emerging markets
In today’s hyper-connected world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of emerging economies. Yet, as these businesses undergo digital transformation, they find themselves increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. From phishing scams and ransomware to sophisticated data breaches, cyberattacks are not just a corporate problem — they are a developmental one. While large organisations […]
Untapped power of tech in solving Nigeria’s development crisis
Nigeria, often referred to as the Giant of Africa, is blessed with abundant human and natural resources. Yet, the country continues to grapple with staggering developmental challenges ─ from a fragile healthcare system and an underperforming education sector to agricultural inefficiencies, security crises, and unreliable infrastructure. The paradox is clear. While talent and potential abound, […]