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- 26 Jan 2025
Nigeria's Education Reform: 16 New Trades Added to Curriculum
As part of efforts to reform the Education sector in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced the addition of hairstyling, plumbing, GSM repair, makeup and 12 other new trades/new subjects to…
- 21 Jun 2019
Stakeholders at the 2019 African EduTech Conference Seek for Reforms in Nigeria’s Education System
Stakeholders at the maiden edition of African EduTech Conference have called for urgent rejigging of the nation’s education system, so as to address the current trend, in which the country allegedly…
- 2 Jun 2026
FG Expands Digital Learning Drive, Delivers ICT Equipment to Colleges Across Six Zones
Federal Government on Tuesday distributed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment and materials to 15 federal and state colleges of education across the country to strengthen teacher…
- 10 Nov 2019
WOWBii Interactive to Showcase EdTech Solutions at Computer Village Expo 2019
WOWBii Interactive, Africa's pioneer manufacturer (OEM) of Interactive flat panel displays, will showcase EdTech solutions for transforming the education sector at Computer Village Expo 2019…
- 3 Jun 2026
Japan, UNESCO Boost Digital Learning in 15 CoEs with Donation of ICT Equipment
The Federal Government has received a major boost in its drive to strengthen teacher education and digital learning, as the Government of Japan, through the UNESCO International Institute for…
- 7 Mar 2025
NITDA, NUC Strengthen Partnership to Implement Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have renewed their commitment to implementing the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum…
- 2 May 2012
Ekeh, Zinox Boss Calls for Action Plan on Youth Empowerment
Mr. Leo-Stan Ekeh, chairman, Zinox Group, has called for an action plan on ICT youth empowerment and knowledge economy for Imo State to stem youth unemployment. Speaking at the just concluded Imo…
- 9 Jan 2026
FG Introduces Reusable Textbooks, Uniform School Calendar to Cut Education Costs
Federal Government has rolled out a new policy to reduce education costs, enhance learning outcomes, and promote environmental sustainability through the nationwide adoption of reusable textbooks.…
- 26 May 2016
Africa Leaders Underscore Need to Create Jobs for Youth through ICT
African leaders and businesses executives have stressed the need to step up investments in skills development and promotion of entrepreneurship to create jobs for young people. Available data shows…
- 26 Sept 2024
Dupe Olusola @ 50, Unveils Next Generation Foundation to Educate Underserved Children Across Nigeria
Dupe Olusola has announced the launch of the Next Generation Foundation, a philanthropic fund dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and vulnerable children through education. With this…
- 1 Jul 2020
Technology Advancement Key for Improved Teaching & Learning - DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said technology advancement is key to teaching and improving learning productivity. …
- 14 Jul 2008
New Horizons Transforms Lives through IT Training
The greatest challenge facing the Nigerian youth today is lack of skills required by the industries. Such a syndrome is often termed as unemployability. Year after year, thousands of youths…
- 22 Aug 2024
NEPL/Seplat JV Deepens Commitment to Education, Empowers Additional 381 Teachers
NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has launched the 5th edition of its transformative Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to education.…
- 27 Aug 2018
SAP Trains 500 Edo Secondary School Teachers on Digital Literacy
Edo State Government has partnered with SAP, an international software company, on a 2-day digital literacy workshop for 500 secondary school teachers across the state. This is part of ongoing…
- 8 Dec 2008
Emulating Kano State ICT in School Initiative
The case for the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools’ curriculum is compelling. This is because ICT has become one of the basic building blocks of…
- 2 Jul 2023
Sterling Bank Launches Tech-based Solutions for Stakeholders in the Nigerian Education Sector
Sterling Bank has recently launched Edubanc; an innovative tech-based solution to provide banking and social services for stakeholders in the education sector. The solution aims to improve current…
- 19 May 2026
Systems, Not Skin Colour, Hold the Key to Africa’s Development, Says Evans Woherem
A Nigerian development scholar, Evans Woherem, has argued that Africa’s slow pace of development is rooted less in the capabilities of its people and more in the weakness of its institutions,…
- 24 Feb 2016
Osun Bans Use of Cell Phones in Schools
Osun State Government has banned the use of cell phones and motorcycles by pupils in public secondary schools, according to Mrs Titilayo Laoye-Tomori, deputy governor. Laoye-Tomori who gave the…
- 6 Jul 2026
Access Bank, Fifth Chukker and UNICEF Renew Commitment to Expanding Educational Opportunities for Nigeria’s Most Vulnerable Children
The transformative power of collective action in expanding access to education took centre stage in London as Access Bank UK, Fifth Chukker, UNICEF and the Kaduna State Government reaffirmed their…
- 13 Nov 2018
NITDA to Address Challenges in Technology Ecosystem through NIIEV
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on the 31 st October hosted the maiden edition of the ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship stakeholders meeting aimed to collectively…
- 23 Jan 2025
QNET Champions Education Accessibility with QLearn on International Day of Education 2025
QNET, a global leader in lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling, celebrates the UNESCO International Day of Education 2025 by advancing educational access for learners of all ages through its…
- 14 May 2018
Breakthrough in Education Funding could help Over 8million Nigerian Children- Education Commission
.Youth activists deliver petition with 1.5 million signatures calling for the biggest global investment in education history .United Nations Secretary-General, World Bank, and Regional Development…
- 28 Jul 2022
5 Nigerian Firms Among 34 Recipients of 3rd Google News Initiative Challenge
Google has announced 34 recipients of the third Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge drawn from Africa, Middle East, Israel & Turkey. The recipients, among them 21 journalists and…
- 8 Jul 2024
Airtel, Others Discuss Innovations for Educational Advancement in Nigeria
Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, has joined other thought leaders to propose strategic solutions to advance Nigeria’s educational system, including…
- 17 Aug 2016
Nigeria Ranks 114, Mauritius, Kenya Top Africa in Innovation Index 2016
Nigeria languish 114th out of 128 (Yemen as the last), gathering 23.15 out of 100 on income range which is rated as low-middle income, while China’s top-25 entry marks the first time a middle-income…
- 2 Sept 2025
FG Launches Teacher Verification Framework to Boost Education Standards
In a landmark move to restore professionalism and integrity in Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has unveiled a Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, making…
- 19 Jan 2026
New Horizons Invests N50m to Empower Almajiris with Skills
New Horizons Nigeria has launched a N50 million initiative aimed at transforming 21 Almajiri children into skilled computer technicians within 90 days, to tackle youth unemployment and harness human…
- 10 Aug 2026
SEC Moves to Recover Unclaimed Dividends, Inherited Investments Nationwide
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at helping investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part…
- 6 May 2026
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’ Title, Warns of Academic Fraud
Federal Government has directed recipients of honorary doctorate degrees to stop using the title “Dr.” before their names, as part of efforts to protect the integrity of academic qualifications and…
- 25 Sept 2024
Greenwich Merchant Bank Partners PSRG-Richardson on Sustainability for Inclusive Growth
Greenwich Merchant Bank Ltd and PSRG-Richardson have partnered on the key strata of sustainability - health, safety, security and the environment to drive the nation’s economy towards robust and…