When former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed last week that 24 million Nigerian children are out of school, it wasn’t just another political soundbite — it was a national emergency hiding in plain sight. The number, he said, represents about 10…
Every October 5, Nigeria joins the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, yet the irony is painful — the very people shaping the nation’s future remain among its most neglected. From Lagos to Maiduguri, many Nigerian teachers work tirelessly under…
When October 5, 2025, arrives, nations around the world will pause to celebrate World Teachers’ Day—but this year’s message carries a deeper purpose. Instead of simply honouring individual educators, the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession” urges a shift:…
On World Teachers’ Day, 5 October 2025, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) of Cambodia and UNESCO issued a clarion call: teachers must take centre stage not just as implementers, but as catalysts in the AI-driven transformation of…
In a historic step toward reshaping the continent’s education landscape, the African Union (AU) has launched a 10-year initiative aimed at transforming education and skills development across Africa. The plan—officially titled the AU Decade of Accelerated Action for the Transformation…
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are rapidly transforming how we learn, work, and relate, one key truth holds strong: technology alone does not revolutionise education. It’s the teachers—motivated, skilled, and supported—who make the difference. As…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have renewed their resolve to tighten oversight and enforcement of IT project clearances across the federal public sector in Nigeria. In a…
In a decisive step towards brighter nights and safer streets, two Chinese construction giants have formally broken ground on the ambitious Light Up Abuja solar streetlighting project. The launch took place on 2 October 2025, with officials, residents, and stakeholders…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) has formally set aside N7.4 billion for major infrastructural upgrades at the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, located in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. The announcement came during the commissioning of…
In a strategic push to attract Nigerian students, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana has formally kicked off an intensive enrolment drive in Nigeria beginning Saturday, October 4, 2025. The campaign, running through October 18, is aimed at…
In 2025, artificial intelligence has officially become the heart of global venture capital activity. With AI startups attracting an astonishing $192.7 billion so far this year — more than half of all global VC investments — the technology is not…
In a bold statement that is resonating through education circles across Africa, strategy consultant and EdTech pioneer Meron Tessaw is challenging conventional wisdom: to truly uplift learning, the continent must stop treating education as merely a noble cause and start…
A quiet but determined transformation is unfolding in Cross River State’s education sector. Guided by Governor Prince Bassey Otu and driven by the dedication of Professor Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education, the state is redefining how learning, leadership, and reform…
In a welcome development for African education leaders and change-makers, Princeton in Africa (PiAf) has officially opened applications for its Nexus Fellowship for the 2026–27 cohort. This initiative, launched a few years back, aims to bridge educational and professional divides…
Nigeria’s digital economy has once again been placed firmly in the spotlight as tech entrepreneur and investor Sudeep Ramnani reaffirmed his commitment to supporting innovation in the country. His renewed interest comes at a time when Nigeria is striving to…