Nigeria Tech

President Tinubu's celebration of Zinox founder Stan Ekeh's 70th birthday marks a rare moment of recognition for a pioneer who transformed Nigeria's technology landscape from importer to manufacturer, building an indigenous computing empire against formidable odds.

Governor Peter Mbah's administration launches ambitious tech fair aimed at transforming Enugu into a knowledge-based economy, marking one of Africa's largest single-event digital skills certification drives.

Two stories from Nigeria and Zimbabwe showcase how African tech professionals are building global careers and pioneering AI development through unconventional paths that challenge traditional engineering education.