In mid-November, the hills of Samoa will produce a message of hope and innovation for young scientists across the Pacific. Sam Saili, CEO of SkyEye Pacific—an ambitious tech-company rooted in Samoa—is set to share his journey with over 30 aspiring…
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as Nigeria marked its 65th year of independence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a nationally broadcast address that blended sober reflection with bold policy pledges. The speech was not just a commemoration of past struggles…
Imagine a classroom in a remote village in Nigeria or Kenya: limited textbooks, overcrowded desks, intermittent power, and children speaking diverse local languages. Now imagine that same classroom with AI tools that communicate in Hausa or Swahili, adjust lessons to…
In a significant disclosure, the Federal Government has revealed that approximately 2.3 million learners across Nigeria have benefited from its recent basic education interventions over the past six months. The revelation came during the launch of the Ministry of Education’s…
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improving the welfare and professional status of teachers across Nigeria, describing them as the backbone of national development and innovation. Speaking at a symposium ahead of World Teachers’ Day, the Minister of…
As Nigeria at 65 is marked with speeches, parades, and reflections on national progress, the country’s education system tells a sobering story. Far from being a source of pride, it has become one of Nigeria’s most pressing crises. Experts, educators,…
In a bold stride toward redefining global learning, Education in Motion (EiM) has announced the formation of a new Education Advisory Board, bringing together luminaries from higher education and innovation circles worldwide. Among the distinguished appointees is an expert on…
For years, development experts and policymakers have sold mobile internet as the great equaliser of our age. In classrooms from Lagos to Lusaka, the promise was simple: expand 3G coverage, and students would finally enjoy access to the same resources…
Imagine a cluster of buzzing drones weaving through tight alleyways, whipping up curiosity among children peering from corrugated metal rooftops, transforming once-neglected spaces into living laboratories. That’s the heart of Augmented Field Labs, a novel initiative using low-cost drone swarms…
Every year, more than 20 million Nigerians take state and national exams, including BECE, WAEC, NECO, JAMB, and numerous internal school assessments. These exams demand vast quantities of printed paper, delivered to hundreds of examination centres across the country. What…
In a bold move that signals both ambition and confidence, MyEdSpace has raised $15 million in Series A funding and announced plans to launch its mathematics programme in the United States this month. For an edtech company founded just three…
On 26 September 2025, Fujitsu Limited and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) signed a landmark collaboration agreement that could redefine Japan’s position in the international quantum technology race. This partnership, anchored by AIST’s Global Research…
Telecommunications giant Airtel Africa has pledged to establish a state-of-the-art technology hub in Nigeria, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem and equip young people with critical technical skills. The announcement, made by Segun Ogunsanya, Chief Executive…
Nigeria is tapping into its growing partnership with Japan to accelerate digital transformation, nurture startups, and create solutions for agriculture, fintech, and other key sectors. The collaboration, built around joint innovation and incubation programmes, is part of the government’s larger…
Education is often described as the great equaliser, but in Nigeria and across much of Africa, access to quality learning has long been determined by geography, cost, and circumstance. For millions of people, the dream of completing a diploma or…