The Federal Ministry of Education has firmly dismissed circulating media reports suggesting that the minimum age for enrolment into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) has been increased to 12. In a direct and unequivocal statement, the ministry insisted that no…
As Nigeria’s tertiary education sector continues to expand rapidly—with over 270 universities nationwide—it faces a mounting university staffing crisis. Overcrowded lecture halls, systemic underfunding, and mass academic staff departures have pushed student‑staff ratios far above international norms. The consequences for…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has issued a compelling call to action for Nigerian universities: to prioritise and champion made‑in‑Nigeria innovations by aligning academic curricula with the country’s technological and industrial realities. Speaking at a landmark convocation and anniversary…
In a decisive move, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has issued a sweeping directive that unqualified school teachers must be removed from classrooms across the country. His instruction to federal, state, and local education authorities comes amid mounting…
In a compelling demonstration of national commitment, Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s unwavering dedication to overhauling Nigeria’s education sector as a cornerstone of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa in…
Nigerian tech watchers and pan‑African innovators have every reason to circle October 15–16, 2025 in their calendars. Moonshot by TechCabal, now in its third year, is marking the dates for Moonshot 2025—a pivotal conference programmed to electrify the continent’s tech ecosystem. Hosted…
In a defining move to energise innovation and entrepreneurship among Nigerian undergraduates, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to roll out the STEMM Up Grant initiative — a visionary programme designed to ignite student‑led enterprises across universities nationwide. Known formally…
In a powerful call to action, Dr Babs Omotowa, President of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), recently urged educational institutions across Africa to shift from tradition to transformation, specifically, to cultivate graduates who are not only tech‑savvy but also…
The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) has officially rolled out its first STEM‑focused undergraduate and master’s degree programs at its Apapa campus in Lagos, marking a pivotal second chapter in its evolution as a leading African tech education…
In a bold display of industry synergy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), MTN Nigeria, and several heavyweight technology firms have thrown their full support behind the 21st edition of the Titans of Tech Festival of Ideas, scheduled to take place on…
In April 2025, at the iconic Yudala Heights residence in Victoria Island, Lagos, 400 young Nigerian women walked across the stage to receive certificates, marking the successful culmination of TD Africa’s TecHERdemy programme. This celebration was more than a graduation;…
In a bold and timely move, the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has escalated its audit operations across Nigeria’s senior secondary schools. Over the past few weeks, the Commission has significantly ramped up inspection and review visits, aiming to…
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is no longer emerging—it’s asserting itself. From nimble startups to billion-dollar businesses, the country’s innovators are pushing boundaries, solving real problems at scale, and earning global recognition. But to truly lead, Nigeria must combine bold ambition with…
On 5 July 2025, in Sunderland’s Cornhill Road hall, a powerful message resonated: introducing children to coding early is no longer a luxury—it’s essential. Michael Akinyemi, UK-based software engineer and co‑founder of the CodeBridge Youth Initiative, addressed a cross‑section of…
In a passionate and authoritative address delivered at the National Open University of Nigeria’s (NOUN) Abuja campus, Professor Nnaka offered a compelling case: we must invest in teacher education as the definitive strategy to break persistent gender barriers in STEM…