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…
The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative, unveiling a new strategy aimed at making schools safer for millions of learners across the country. Leading the reforms is the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa,…
The World Bank Group has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme, offering an opportunity for talented Nigerian researchers and other eligible scholars across Sub-Saharan Africa to gain international experience in development research and policymaking. The prestigious fellowship…
As technology reshapes industries and the future of work continues to evolve, education experts are calling for a broader approach to raising children, one that extends well beyond classroom lessons and examination scores. Across Nigeria and many parts of the…
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has announced a N500,000 penalty for students caught driving recklessly within and around the university after completing their final examinations. The directive, which takes effect from July 31, is aimed at…
Nigeria has recorded another milestone on the global education stage following the appointment of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education, a development that places the country at the…
Nigeria’s efforts to transform its education sector have received a significant boost on the international stage following fresh commendation from global education leaders ahead of the upcoming Global Education Summit in September. The country’s ongoing reforms, spearheaded by the Federal…
India’s decision to overhaul its public examination system through technology is attracting global attention, particularly in countries facing similar challenges with examination integrity. Following a series of high-profile paper leak scandals that triggered nationwide protests, the Indian government has launched…
