Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces, classrooms and industries at a pace few imagined possible just a few years ago. Today, AI can draft reports, write software code, analyse data and even answer complex questions within seconds. As these capabilities improve,…
Across Africa, governments are under growing pressure to prepare young people for an increasingly digital and competitive global economy. As policymakers search for practical solutions, attention is beginning to shift towards Saudi Arabia, where sweeping education reforms are changing how…
Nigeria is steadily embracing digital education. From computer-based examinations to smart classrooms, online learning platforms and digital literacy initiatives, schools across the country are investing in technology to prepare students for a changing world. Yet as this transformation gathers pace,…
Nigeria has secured another major milestone on the global stage as renowned fisheries and aquaculture expert, Dr Foluke Omotayo Areola, officially assumes office as the first African to lead the World Aquaculture Society, one of the world’s foremost professional organisations…
For years, many of them spent their days on the streets, searching for food, asking strangers for help and facing an uncertain future. Today, those same young Nigerians are assembling drones, repairing electronic devices and preparing to launch businesses of…
For millions of children across rural Africa, getting a quality education still depends on where they were born. Many communities continue to struggle with overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, poor road networks and limited access to textbooks. Yet one tool that…
As Nigeria continues to battle youth unemployment, skills shortages and a growing demand for job-ready graduates, Egypt is quietly building a technical education model that is attracting international attention. Through a long-standing partnership with Germany, the North African nation is…
Nigeria has taken another significant step towards improving education on the continent with the launch of a new mobile learning programme developed in partnership with UNESCO and the African Union. The initiative is designed to strengthen teacher professional development by…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept sitting on the sidelines of education. It has quietly become one of the most widely used learning tools among students across the world, changing how assignments are completed, how research is conducted…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) over its decision to dissolve the institution’s Students’ Union Government (SUG), describing the move as an infringement on students’ democratic rights and demanding that it…
The rise of massive tech companies across the continent is no longer a random accident. Instead, a distinct pattern has emerged showing that specific local institutions serve as factories for high-profile builders. A comprehensive study on startup ecosystems recently revealed…
For much of the past three years, artificial intelligence in education was viewed with suspicion. Schools scrambled to block AI chatbots, teachers worried about widespread cheating, and education authorities raced to update academic integrity policies as tools such as ChatGPT…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way classrooms operate, from helping teachers prepare lesson plans to supporting personalised learning for students. Yet, education leaders across the United States believe the real challenge is not simply introducing AI into schools. It…
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the world, schools are facing one of the biggest educational questions of this generation. Should they prohibit students from using AI tools or teach them how to use them responsibly? The debate…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fee for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination until more extensive stakeholder discussions take place. The Federal Ministry of…
