The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially expanded its reach by granting accreditation to selected schools in Burkina Faso for the conduct of its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The decision marks a significant…
A Nigerian-led startup, MYai Robotics, has taken a bold step to redefine digital integrity with the launch of Curation AI, the world’s first real-time content authentication and opinion-intelligence engine. With a team made up of 80 percent Nigerians, the innovation…
At a high‑profile workshop in Abuja, the Ministers of Education and of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy declared a fresh national commitment: to build a unified, interoperable, and inclusive digital education system that will transform learning across Nigeria. The event,…
On Friday evening, a major milestone was reached in space research as the first privately‑owned space science satellite named Mauve was lofted into orbit. The launch was conducted by Blue Skies Space, a London‑based space science data company. Mauve rode…
In the quiet village of Papiri in Niger State, north‑central Nigeria, the night of November 21, 2025, turned into a nightmare. Gunmen stormed St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School — a boarding school — and abducted hundreds of students…
In today’s healthcare system, patients often move between channels such as phone calls, emails, portals, or video consultations, only to face delays, repeated explanations, or lost information. This experience frustrates patients and stretches healthcare teams. As demand grows and processes…
In Silicon Valley, a bold new trend is emerging among wealthy tech founders and startup executives: using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and advanced embryo screening to try to shape the traits of their future children. Rather than only using IVF…
Nigeria’s rapid digital transformation — from online banking to e-commerce, digital identity systems, and government services — has brought enormous convenience. Yet behind this acceleration lurks a growing danger: cyber threats sweeping across homes, businesses and national institutions. Recent commentary…
In a gathering of Africa’s finest educational institutions, Platform Schools has clinched the title of “Best Secondary School in Nigeria” at the 2025 Prestige Africa Education Awards (PAEA). The recognition by PAEA, a platform designed to highlight outstanding schools that…
In a bold move to boost English fluency among educators and learners, Efekta Education Group, in collaboration with Pharo Foundation, has launched a large-scale English proficiency programme targeting secondary school teachers and students across Somaliland, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Kenya. The…
London-based education-technology outfit Stylus Education has just secured a significant infusion of public funds, about £250,000, from the Department for Education (DfE) under its “AI Tools for Education” initiative. The award, part of the second wave of funding through the…
In a strategic push to deepen its footprint in the world of artificial intelligence and data analytics, Pakistan-based IT firm Devsinc has confirmed its acquisition of Datics AI, a move that marks Devsinc’s third major acquisition in 2025 and signals…
The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has strongly condemned the recent move by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) to abandon the 2022 National Language Policy (NLP) — a decision communicated by the Tunji Alausa-led Ministry of Education. In a…
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…