Africa’s education systems are facing a financial reality that governments can no longer ignore. Across the continent, the demand for quality education is growing faster than public resources available to fund classrooms, teachers, learning materials, digital infrastructure and other essential…
African students are becoming an increasingly important voice in the global conversation about artificial intelligence, disinformation and the future of digital education, as policymakers and educators recognise that young people must not only consume new technologies but also understand how…
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, has hosted a major conference focused on how better communication of science, technology and innovation can help Nigeria turn research and new ideas into practical solutions for society. The three-day National…
For many years, the usual picture of a Nigerian university student was someone whose main responsibility was to attend lectures, pass examinations and wait until graduation before entering the labour market. That picture is changing. Across campuses, Nigerian students are…
Artificial intelligence is moving from the technology industry into the classroom, and Singapore is showing what a deliberate response can look like. For Nigeria, where millions of learners and teachers are entering an increasingly digital world, the lesson is not…
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…
