In an unexpected development that has captured headlines across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) moved all its schools to online learning recently while a symbolic national flag waved across virtual classroom screens. The measure came as part of…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken a significant decision that has touched the lives of thousands of Indian students across West Asia. In response to growing regional tension linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United…
In a landmark development for medical education in Bayelsa State, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commissioned a cutting-edge Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratory at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa. This bold investment in the health…
The rollout of Nigeria’s revised secondary school curriculum has stirred deep concerns among educators, parents, school administrators, and government officials. Announced by the Federal Government as part of an ambitious effort to modernise education and equip young Nigerians with practical…
In a bold move to widen access to digital education in Nigeria, American Open University Nigeria has officially launched its SKILL Scholarship, a merit‑based financial aid programme designed to support talented young Nigerians who want to build careers in high‑demand…
A landmark education event unfolded in Agodi, Ibadan on Friday as the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) officially commenced the distribution of thousands of much-needed instructional materials to public basic schools across Oyo State. This initiative under the…
In a spirited celebration of academic brilliance and youthful ingenuity, the Aliyu Olamilekan Bello Foundation (AOB Foundation) has successfully concluded a quiz and debate competition that brought together nine secondary schools from across Ilorin South Local Government Area. The gathering,…
The Federal Ministry of Education has taken a bold stance in Abuja as it seeks a substantial increase in budgetary allocation for the 2026 fiscal year, warning that critical gaps in staffing, infrastructure, and safety are threatening the future of…
As Nigeria edges closer to a planned shift from traditional written examinations to fully computer-based Senior School Certificate Examinations beginning in 2026, questions are mounting over whether the nation’s schools are prepared for such a transformation. What education stakeholders had…
Djibouti has taken a major step in reshaping what students learn in schools by announcing plans to integrate African history into the core national education curriculum. This move, unveiled following a high-level workshop organised with the support of the United…
In a significant development for young learners and aspiring professionals across Nigeria, WorldQuant University has taken another step to widen access to its tuition-free online programmes. The US-based institution has announced a new collaboration with Renewed Hope Global, a virtual…
In a landmark move for Nigeria’s energy and public services sectors, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a major agreement to roll out renewable energy solutions across the country.…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s education landscape, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have initiated a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening public awareness of interventions in the country’s education sector. The partnership…
In a major development that is set to bring relief to thousands of young Nigerians, the United States government has confirmed that students from Nigeria who already hold valid student and exchange visas will not be affected by recently introduced…
Across Africa, countries are struggling to deliver on a decade-old pledge to significantly invest in education, a reality that threatens the continent’s future growth and economic transformation. In 2015, all 54 African nations agreed under the Incheon Declaration to allocate…
