1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
In focus
German election 2025Middle East crisisRussia's war in Ukraine
Latest audioLatest videos
Live TV
TechnologyNigeria

Meet the young Nigerian self-taught robotic engineer

01:49

This browser does not support the video element.

Oreyeni Odunayo
May 24, 2023

Joshua Olaiya is a self-taught robotic engineer who started building things at the age of 13. He has created several innovations to enhance people's lives and their communities.

Skip next section More on Technology from Africa

More on Technology from Africa

Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?

Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite.
TechnologyOctober 11, 202403:18 min

A floating tech hub transforms lives in Nigeria

The waterfront community of Makoko in Lagos features a new floating tech hub designed with children in mind.
TechnologyAugust 8, 202401:22 min

Undersea cable damage leads to internet blackouts in Africa

Internet access in parts of Africa has faced disruption since March 13 due to damages to multiple undersea telecommunication cables. Internet service providers say it may take weeks for the cables to be fixed to restore data services fully to users.
TechnologyMarch 20, 202401:25 min
Show more
Skip next section More on Technology from around the world

More on Technology from around the world

V2G: Electric cars' hidden talent

Electric cars need charging, but renewables aren't always reliable. Surprisingly, EVs might be the solution.
TechnologyNovember 29, 202410:04 min

3D-printed steaks and fish fillets: A meat revolution?

Researchers are using 3D printers to make the perfect plant-based meat — designed to look and taste like the real thing.
TechnologyNovember 15, 202401:46 min

Scam Factories in Myanmar: Cyber Slavery

Thousands of people are forced to scam people online from factories in Southeast Asia.
TechnologyNovember 8, 202412:36 min
Show more
Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

France: Lawmakers oust Prime Minister Barnier

French PM Barnier's minority government has become the shortest-lived since the establishment of the Fifth Republic.
PoliticsDecember 4, 2024

OECD slashes growth forecasts for Germany, France

BusinessDecember 4, 2024

Is France heading for an economic storm?

BusinessDecember 4, 2024

French lawmakers set to vote on ousting PM Barnier

PoliticsDecember 4, 2024
Skip next section More stories from DW

More stories from DW

Africa

Who is Namibia's first female president, Nandi-Ndaitwah?

Who is Namibia's first female president, Nandi-Ndaitwah?

PoliticsDecember 4, 202401:28 min
More from Africa

Asia

Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension

Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension

ConflictsDecember 4, 2024
More from Asia

Germany

Ukraine: Which weapons is Germany supplying?

Ukraine: Which weapons is Germany supplying?

ConflictsDecember 4, 2024
More from Germany

Europe

Notre Dame: Is it too early to reopen the Paris cathedral?

Notre Dame: Is it too early to reopen the Paris cathedral?

CultureDecember 4, 2024
More from Europe

Middle East

Iran tightens hijab laws as women's resistance grows

Iran tightens hijab laws as women's resistance grows

Human RightsDecember 3, 2024
More from Middle East

North America

What China gains from ban on rare mineral exports to US

What China gains from ban on rare mineral exports to US

TradeDecember 4, 2024
More from North America
Go to homepage