The Open Institute of Technology (OPIT), an online institution, has developed a new AI assistant called OPIT AI Copilot. This tool is made to help students in Africa learn more easily and quickly. It operates 24/7, allowing students to study at any time, especially those who also have jobs or family responsibilities. Over 350 students
Save the Children International has started a new programme in Katsina State to enrol over 29,000 out-of-school children. The project, called “Education Cannot Wait,” is helping children in conflict-affected and poverty-stricken areas access education. The programme supports not just children, but also parents and volunteer teachers. Children are provided with learning materials and hygiene kits
Credible reports indicate that over 10 million Nigerian school-aged children are currently not attending school; however, recent efforts offer some hope that the situation may improve soon. A project called SchoolBox, created by The Offshore Lab, is transforming lives by bringing classrooms to children in remote and underserved areas. Each SchoolBox is made from an
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has urged the government to address staff shortages and pay all outstanding entitlements owed to its members. Following a meeting in Abuja, NAMDA President Dr Nosa Orhue stated that the poor treatment of medical lecturers is harming Nigeria’s health and education systems. He demanded the payment
Prof. Mojeed Kolawole Akinsola, the first professor of mathematics Education at the University of Ibadan (UI), has retired from service. Realising this, the Ibadan Mega Voice (IMV) felicitated with him on his 70th birthday and retirement ceremony. In a congratulatory message, Aare Kola Olomide, IMV’s President, described the professor as “a shining light in education
The United Nations Children’s Fund has announced that it will intensify its efforts to equip young Nigerians with digital and entrepreneurial skills, aiming to bridge the country’s digital gap. In partnership with Airtel, Microsoft, IHS Towers, and international partners, UNICEF will provide 20 million Nigerian youth with these skills. This will prepare them for the
The Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD) has revealed its decision to honour Muhammadu Buhari by surpassing his expectations for the institution. In his tribute to the late ex-president, Mr. Wahab Owokoniran, the pro-Chancellor of the institution said, “The challenge is particularly to surpass Buhari’s expectations and make the institution an international pride as a
Music Declares Emergency, the U.S., and The ClimateMusic Project have installed solar power at Wisdom Academy School in Warri, Delta State. The school not only lacked electricity, but also had no computers, air conditioners, or fans. The desire to change this narrative began when Mr. Idowu Esuku, a Nigerian musician also known as Mr. Climate-man,
The Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) has announced the launch of the Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025. The initiative announced this to reaffirm its focus on enhancing youth empowerment and inclusive development in Oyo State. According to the organisers, students between 18 and 35 years old, whether residents or indigenes of Oyo State, are
Approximately 200 school principals and teachers received digital literacy training in Osun State on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The training, organised by the Osun Government, IHS Towers, and the Focus Teens Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed to promote ICT-based education in the state. Speaking at the training, Jimoh Muritala,
