In September 2024, Addis Ababa became the stage for a bold conversation about Africa’s future. From 30 September to 2 October, UNESCO, in partnership with the African Union Commission, convened the International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners: Transforming Knowledge…
In a milestone event buzzing with optimism and ambition, Ghana today officially opened the 2025 Africa Internet Summit, marking 30 years since the country first connected to the global Internet. The opening ceremony, held in Ghana’s capital, blended a reflection…
In a bold strategic move, the Chinese government officially activated its new K-Visa on 1 October 2025, launching a tailored immigration pathway aimed at attracting skilled professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Unlike China’s existing twelve visa types,…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, its latest large language model. The update, which comes with new coding powers, an agent SDK, and major app improvements, is being positioned as the firm’s most ambitious release yet.…
A new global survey by Futuresource Consulting has revealed that while teachers widely embrace educational technology (EdTech) as a powerful tool for learning, they remain cautious about its side effects, particularly excessive screen time. The findings highlight both the opportunities…
In an age when health technology is advancing at breakneck speed, Samsung is positioning itself at the forefront — not merely as a gadget maker, but as a purveyor of life-changing, preventative care tools. With its latest wearable initiatives, the…
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…