Nigeria’s teacher shortage is becoming too serious to treat as a problem that can be solved simply by building more classrooms. In parts of the country, schools are already struggling to find enough qualified teachers, while those in service often…
The debate over artificial intelligence in education is moving rapidly across the world, but African schools cannot afford to simply copy AI education policies developed in Western countries and expect them to work in the same way. AI is already…
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change the way African students learn, work and think about technology. Across the continent, a growing number of students are moving beyond simply asking AI tools to write assignments, explain difficult topics or generate ideas.…
Nigeria’s digital education conversation may need to look beyond students and devices and pay closer attention to the people standing in front of the classroom every day. As artificial intelligence, online learning platforms and digital tools continue to change how…
Artificial intelligence is changing what it means to be prepared for the workplace, and education systems are beginning to respond to that reality. The conversation is gradually moving beyond whether students should use AI in the classroom to a more…
Governments across the world are significantly increasing investments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, commonly known as STEM, as they respond to growing concerns about future workforce shortages. With artificial intelligence, automation, clean energy, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing reshaping industries,…
Artificial intelligence is no longer viewed as an optional digital skill in classrooms around the world. Instead, education leaders are increasingly treating AI readiness as a basic requirement for schools that want to prepare students for the realities of tomorrow’s…
As the demand for digital skills continues to rise across Africa, STEM Africa Fest is encouraging a shift from traditional classroom teaching to practical, innovation-driven learning that prepares young people for the future of work. The annual event has grown…
Nigeria is taking another significant step towards modernising its education sector with the introduction of a Unified Education Data System, a digital platform designed to bring together education records from across the country into one reliable database. For decades, one…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is transforming industries, classrooms and workplaces at an unprecedented pace. Yet, as governments, businesses and schools rush to equip people with AI skills, one major challenge is becoming impossible to ignore. There are simply…
The West African Examinations Council has announced the 2026 WAEC results for School Applicants. The board announced the release on Wednesday through a post on its official X handle. Out of the 1,950,726 candidates that took the exam, 1,200,514 (61.54%)…
For many Nigerians dreaming of studying abroad, one hurdle often stands in the way before the visa process even begins—the English proficiency test. Whether it is IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, preparing for these exams takes time, money and, for many…
Across Africa, universities are quietly transforming the way students learn science, technology and engineering. Robotics laboratories, once considered rare and expensive facilities reserved for a handful of elite institutions, are now becoming an important part of higher education across the…
Africa’s higher education sector is entering a new phase with the launch of a $12 million research fund designed to strengthen scientific innovation and academic collaboration across the continent. For Nigerian universities, where researchers often struggle with inadequate funding and…
In a fresh effort to promote honesty and restore confidence in Nigeria’s education system, the Dean of the School of Liberal Studies at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Olugbenga Ojo, has introduced a N1 million annual award designed to…
