The wave of attacks targeting schools across Nigeria has deepened, sparking growing alarm among education stakeholders. On 28 November 2025, the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) issued a stark warning, raising concerns that the country’s education system, and by extension…
In Abuja on Thursday, the National Education Awards Programme (NEAP) and the Federal Ministry of Education came together to affirm a renewed commitment to enhancing educational standards across Nigeria. The gathering, which marked NEAP’s third annual awards ceremony for the…
In a landmark move reshaping Africa’s agricultural industry, Dangote Group has unveiled a sweeping expansion plan that will see its urea fertiliser production soar from 3 million to 9 million metric tonnes annually in Nigeria, while simultaneously launching a brand…
Nigeria is placing high bets on a youth-powered digital future — with national technology authorities urging that the country’s young population must lead the charge for digital sovereignty and economic renewal. A pivotal moment for Africa’s most populous nation At…
In a bold move to address persistent challenges in Nigeria’s secondary school system, tech entrepreneur Divine Iloh, together with co‑founder Ebuka Osunwoke, has launched SabiScholar — an AI-driven, offline-first e‑learning platform tailored for African students. The platform is gaining traction…
In a sweeping declaration at its 2025 National Town Hall, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) laid out an ambitious roadmap that could fundamentally reshape research and innovation within Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape. Anchored on three transformative pillars, the Fund…
In a stirring two-day virtual summit held between 18–19 November 2025, education union leaders from across Africa convened under the banner of the Education International Africa Regional Committee (EIARC). Their agenda was bold and clear: to press governments to prioritise…
Airtel Nigeria, in a landmark collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, has officially rolled out the NextGen by Airtel & 3MTT Fellowship, setting its sights on training 25,000 young Nigerians in tech across all 36…
At the recent MWC Kigali 2025, Hassan Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Axian Telecom, laid out an ambitious and deeply hopeful plan for Africa’s tech future. With a calm confidence, Jaber detailed how his company envisions helping the continent leapfrog…
Nigeria is once again confronting a disturbing reality: the kidnapping of schoolchildren. In a devastating span of days, more than 330 students and teachers were abducted from schools in the country’s northwest and central regions, triggering outcry from global and…
In a sharply worded press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) labelled the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State as a deliberate assault on education and the future of young women. The CSOs’…
In a significant push to modernise Nigeria’s public service, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced a partnership with the Federal Government to boost the digital capacity of civil servants. The newly launched programme, in collaboration with the Office of the Head…
China is preparing to launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on 25 November 2025, according to reports from state broadcaster CCTV. The mission comes amid urgent efforts to restore normal operations at China’s Tiangong space station after a recent series of…
Nigeria and Sierra Leone have taken a decisive step in strengthening their relationship by signing a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that span digital innovation, cross-border trade and talent development. The high-level engagement, held in Freetown from 21–22 November…
MOMAS Group has officially broken ground on a €3 million Technical Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) Centre for Electro-Technology in Ogun State, marking a substantial private-sector investment in Nigeria’s technical skills landscape. The facility, supported by the African Union (AU),…