TechnologySeptember 6, 2026
cybercaf
SY-ber-kaf
Definition
A place that provides public access to computers and the internet, typically for a fee.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of 'cybernetic' (or 'cyber-' as a prefix related to computers) and 'café,' reflecting the mid-1990s trend where coffee shops began offering internet access to patrons.
In the news
The article uses the term to represent a costly, non-campus-based alternative that students previously had to rely on, contrasting it with the new, free-to-use digital centres.
Beyond laptops: How TETFund’s digital centres could transform students’ futures
Read the full article ↗The Guardian Nigeria News