Nigeria’s foremost anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has formally begun an investigation into a corruption petition involving the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The probe follows a…

As Nigeria battles wave after wave of insecurity across its regions, one of the country’s most respected elder statesmen has put forward what he describes as the most sustainable answer to the problem. Chief Bisi Akande, former Interim National Chairman…

In a development that has stirred optimism across the nation’s tertiary education sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a significant agreement that will see academic staff in federal universities receive…

In a significant boost for Edo State’s education sector, Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has been recognised as the Governor of the Year in Education by New Telegraph Newspapers. The award highlights the transformative policies and investments his administration has delivered…

In a development that has captured the attention of education stakeholders across the country, the Federal Government has allocated a significant N113.764 billion in the 2026 national budget to support key programmes within the education sector. The announcement forms part…

In a compelling address that resonated deeply with parents, teachers and education stakeholders nationwide, Nigeria’s Federal Government has restated its unwavering commitment to securing schools across the country. In an era marked by recurring threats to educational institutions, the message…

In a historic development for Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finalised a new agreement that includes a substantial salary increase for lecturers and other key reforms. The pact, formally…

As Wikipedia marks 25 years of existence, attention is turning to how Africa is shaping the future of global knowledge sharing. In a gathering of volunteers and leaders in Lagos, the Wikimedia Foundation underscored the continent’s expanding footprint in the…

In a bold step to assess how far Nigeria has come in making its classrooms inclusive, the EduStake Conference 2026 has been announced as a major gathering of educators, policy makers, youth leaders and civil society partners. This year’s edition…

Nigeria’s classrooms are under pressure as schools, teachers, and communities increasingly bear the burden of education reform in ways that were never part of official plans. While policymakers and educationists talk about innovation and reform at high-level meetings, the reality…

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) has unveiled an ambitious Information and Communication Technology Strategy for the country’s primary and secondary schools covering the period from 2025 to 2030. This new national blueprint sets out a far-reaching plan…

In classrooms across the world, including in Nigeria, an important truth is becoming clearer: great teaching happens because of people, not gadgets. After more than a decade working in education, I have witnessed countless moments that underline the extraordinary role…