In the United States today, about one in every three people above 85 years old is living with Alzheimer’s disease. This is according to the National Institute on Ageing. Alzheimer’s is a brain condition that causes slow memory loss and confusion, and it can make life very hard for both patients and their families. The
Another storm is gathering in Nigeria’s universities, and this time it may be worse than before. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised its voice again, warning the Federal Government that lecturers are angry, frustrated, and tired of endless promises. If the government continues to drag its feet, the country should not be
In some Lagos classrooms, teenagers are not only solving equations and memorising Shakespeare. They are also making sales, managing accounts, pitching to investors, and running real businesses — all before they leave secondary school. It is part of a quiet shift in private education: moving from teaching business theory to building actual businesses. In these
“Sir, I know I will never make it in life. My teacher already told me.” Those words came from a teenage boy after class. His eyes were steady, but his voice was empty. The teacher had not beaten him or suspended him. He had only spoken, but his words killed the boy’s dream. The boy
In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, a young boy named Adonye sat quietly at the back of his classroom for two years. He came to school every day, wore his uniform neatly, and paid attention. However, he could not read even one word. It was not because he was not smart—it was because the way lessons were
Olayinka Oke, Founder and CEO of Orin Jojolo Education, is championing an educational strategy that incorporates African musical heritage with global best practices. Through her organisation, the music expert delivers affordable music education to schools, fostering creativity, leadership, and cultural identity. In the same vein, Oke transforms how African children at home and in diaspora
Mr. Akinbo, Technical Lead at the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, has said that prioritising research on crops and livestock is critical to agriculture in Africa. According to him, crop research will foster innovation that can improve the development of a regulatory framework that will evolve with scientific
Mrs. Onyekachi Onwudike-Jumbo, the Founder of TrainDTrainer and AI Director, has urged teachers, education stakeholders, and school owners to adopt artificial intelligence (AI). She emphasised that AI can serve as a tool for improving teaching and learning experiences. In her remarks at the teachers’ training workshop organised by TrainDTrainer in Lagos, themed ‘Embracing Agentic AI:
The management of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has ordered that academic activities in the institution be halted after an invasion of the male students’ hostel. Kasimu Salihu, the institution’s registrar, said in a statement that the invaders carted away the students’ belongings and injured two of them. Reacting to the issue, students protested at the
The Jigawa State Government has exposed 245 teachers receiving salaries after leaving their jobs. In an interview, Haruna Musa, the State Universal Basic Education Board’s (SUBEB) Chairperson, said, “It is unfortunate for a teacher to be away from school for seven to 10 years. I have gotten somebody who has not been in school for
