Nigeria’s higher education is on the brink. Once lauded as a beacon of intellectual promise in Africa, the country’s university landscape is now marred by systemic failure, manifest in technical hiccups during national exams, underfunded institutions, disruptions from chronic strikes,…
Imagine if every new teacher could access personalised, thoughtful coaching—anytime, anywhere. No longer constrained by time, location, or budget, AI stands poised to revolutionise how we prepare educators. By embedding intelligent coaching models into teacher training, we can finally address…
In a landmark display of international camaraderie and strategic foresight, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is personally guiding a commercial trade mission to Africa—officially opening new chapters of collaboration between London and Nigeria. With a 26‑company delegation under the Grow London…
Coursera has supercharged the AI learning boom in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), unveiling an expanded catalogue of 925+ generative AI (GenAI) courses, certifications, and toolkits. This initiative underscores a strategic response to the region’s rapid transformation and…
In a move designed to close skills gaps and drive growth in its energy sector, Nigeria’s federal government has announced it will award 5,000 overseas postgraduate scholarships through the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Drawn…
In a significant leap for education in Nigeria, telecommunications infrastructure giant ATC Nigeria and global educational-tech nonprofit ProFuturo have joined forces—and enlisted the Kukah Centre—to take definitive steps toward closing the country’s persistent digital divide. This freshly minted collaboration injects…
The University of Oxford has announced a landmark £97 million partnership with Fortescue Zero to pioneer next-generation battery technologies designed for heavy‑duty industries. Spearheaded under the EPSRC’s new Prosperity Partnerships initiative, this collaboration seeks to address a pivotal challenge: decarbonising…
When AI-driven educational platforms dominate headlines, Preply is taking a firm stand: there’s no true substitute for human connection in language learning. The online language marketplace, known for pairing learners with tutors via recommendation algorithms, has unveiled its latest marketing…
IE University’s School of Science & Technology and Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) have inaugurated the IE Insurance‑Tech Lab, a pioneering research and innovation initiative designed to revolutionise insurance through advanced technology and contribute meaningfully to EdTech and climate resilience. The…
Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) has taken an exciting leap forward by assembling a Global Education Advisory Board, marking a pivotal moment in its journey as an award‑winning, Department for Education‑accredited online school for 12–18‑year‑olds. Launched in 2020, MVA has rapidly…
On World Youth Skills Day, July 15, 2025, global attention turns to equipping young people with the skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce. This year’s theme—Youth Empowerment Through AI & Digital Skills—highlights the urgent need to prepare youths for a future…
Imagine a classroom bustling with curiosity, laptops humming, and teenagers diving deep into the logic of algorithms—all happening in regions where reliable power and internet access are luxuries. This is the stage for NaijaCoder, a trailblazing initiative teaching high school…
In a bold stride toward inspiring digital innovation, Nigeria has joined forces with GITEX Global, one of the world’s most prestigious technology and innovation platforms, to elevate and promote 300 youth‑led startups nationwide. This landmark partnership, officially announced July 14 2025, seeks…
In a landmark move that promises to redefine educational outcomes, Jigawa State has teamed up with NewGlobe, a global education reform organisation, to introduce JigawaUNITE—a technology-infused literacy initiative aiming to close the profound literacy gap in the region. A Literacy…
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated 2025 Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP), marking the seventh iteration of this flagship initiative aimed at strengthening micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation. Nigeria’s…
