As AI tools become ever more common in classrooms, one narrative has dominated: that artificial intelligence (AI) is here to save teachers time. But what if that framing misses the point? What if AI’s true power in education lies somewhere…
Nigeria’s basic education sector has been facing persistent challenges: large numbers of out-of-school children, low literacy and numeracy among those in school, and classrooms where attendance does not guarantee learning. According to recent reports, over ten million Nigerian children currently…
The global race in artificial intelligence (AI) has often left Africa as a consumer, not a creator. But that narrative is shifting. Cortex Hub, a leading innovation centre in South Africa, has officially launched the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a…
As primary and secondary schools across Nigeria reopen for the 2025–2026 academic session today, state governments have made renewed promises to elevate the quality of education. With parents, pupils and teachers returning to classrooms, officials are emphasising improved learning environments,…
Drive through many Nigerian communities—urban or rural—and you will find them: half-completed classroom blocks with cracked walls, rusting iron rods, or broken roofs. Signboards proudly announcing them as “Model Primary School” or “Universal Basic Education Project” still stand, faded by…
The reality of conflict in Nigeria is no longer just about destroyed communities, displaced families, or disrupted markets — it is also about the silence inside classrooms. According to new United Nations figures, more than 15,000 schools across West and…
In a time where technology is reshaping every facet of life, the e-learning sector stands out as one of the fastest-growing. Recent market intelligence predicts that the global e-learning market will exceed US$1.15 trillion by 2030, driven especially by innovations…
The global race for artificial intelligence supremacy is no longer confined to boardrooms in Beijing or labs in Silicon Valley. It has found a pulse in Africa — a continent rich with youth, ambition, and untapped innovation. As the U.S.…
Africa’s media industry is under immense pressure. Journalists are battling misinformation, shrinking advertising revenue, political interference, and the fast pace of technological disruption. In response to these challenges, MTN Group, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and The African Editors Forum…
The rising tide of inflation is putting Nigeria’s education sector at risk, says Abimbola Ajayi, Director of Yewande Memorial School (YMS). Ajayi, who has spent more than six decades shaping children’s learning, warns that the combined pressures of inflation, weak…
In a sweeping move towards modernising education, thought leaders, educators, parents and tech advocates across Nigeria are insisting that technology be more than a tool—it must become central to how young people learn and grow. This call has grown louder…
In many parts of West Africa, the mining sector has traditionally been male-dominated, with large corporations and male small-scale miners receiving the majority of attention, licenses and financial support. But beneath the radar, women are quietly staking their claims—literally—through micro-leases:…
Nigeria’s drive to register citizens into its National Identity Number (NIN) system has picked up serious pace in recent years. According to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), by the end of 2023, approximately 104.16 million Nigerians had obtained the…
In recent years, many African courts have been quietly introducing forms of artificial intelligence and digital case-management tools. These systems, often behind the scenes, are already easing one of the judiciary’s biggest burdens: case backlogs. Without much fanfare, courts in…
In Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a clarion call for all Nigerians to come together in protecting schools, not just as institutions of learning, but as sanctuaries for the moral, psychological and intellectual growth of…