Nigeria is preparing for one of the most ambitious transformations in its education history. In classrooms from Abuja to remote communities in Borno, policymakers are working toward a bold target: ensuring that every school in the country can access digital…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how the world learns, works, and makes decisions. From automated research tools to intelligent tutoring systems, the technology is reshaping higher education globally. Yet across much of Africa, universities are still struggling to keep pace…
Nigeria’s education system faces a persistent challenge: millions of children struggle to access quality learning because of language barriers, limited teaching resources, and uneven digital infrastructure. As artificial intelligence advances rapidly, a new idea is gaining momentum among researchers and…
Benin has taken a major step towards transforming agricultural education and youth employment with the launch of the first three projects under an ambitious national programme to establish 26 agricultural training schools across the country. The initiative marks a decisive…
Calls for urgent and practical reforms in the education sector across West Africa have gained renewed attention after a Liberian lawmaker urged regional leaders to move beyond rhetoric and implement concrete measures that can transform the system and prepare young…
African culture took centre stage at Academic City University in Accra as students gathered for the 2026 edition of Tertulia, a creative event designed to celebrate storytelling, theatre and visual arts from across the continent. The event, organised by the…
Across the world, a quiet but powerful shift is taking place in higher education. Employers are increasingly signalling that the most valuable quality in new graduates is no longer simply knowledge or technical expertise but the ability to adapt. This…
In a significant endorsement of local educational policy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has applauded the strides made by the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti in transforming learning and human capital development across the state.…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) management has announced that ongoing academic activities will continue despite a strike directive issued by its local chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The university has assured students and stakeholders that examinations will…
The call for gender equality echoed strongly during activities marking International Women’s Day in Nigeria, as a leading advocate for women’s empowerment urged society to dismantle persistent barriers holding girls back. At the centre of the message was Dame Julie…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter, has announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike. Join our WhatsApp group The union said the decision was prompted by what it described as “amputated” salaries…
Across classrooms around the world, one simple act continues to change millions of lives every day: serving a healthy meal at school. As countries observe International School Meals Day, educators, governments, charities and communities are reminded that nutrition and education…
Access to higher education in Nigeria has long been shaped by financial realities. For many families, the rising cost of tuition, accommodation, and learning materials often stands between a qualified student and a university degree. However, a recent development at…
In a remarkable display of brilliance and determination, a young Nigerian pupil, Egejurum Onyedikachi, has captured regional attention after emerging as the champion of the 2026 Southeast Primary School Mathematics Olympiad. His victory has not only highlighted exceptional academic talent…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has unveiled a new youth-driven platform aimed at strengthening the voices of young girls across Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Yes Girl Podcast, was introduced as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s…
