Nigeria has emerged as the top-performing country in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with 24 institutions listed, more than any other country in the region. South Africa followed with 13 universities. The Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa Insights 2026 report, released on Thursday, highlighted that the region now boasts
Experts and industry leaders on Tuesday convened at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to discuss equitable partnerships and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa’s development. Declaring the International Week open, UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, said the discussions aimed to shape “the narrative of inclusion, innovation and global equity in the age of
Cambridge University Press & Assessment has signed a partnership agreement with the African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) to develop educational initiatives aimed at preparing Africa’s youth for the future. The agreement was signed in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Africa is home
When the globally renowned research firm HolonIQ released its 2030 education report, it painted a bold picture: a $10 trillion global education industry by the end of the decade, shaped by five possible scenarios. From “Education-as-Usual” to “Robo Revolution,” the report paints a picture of a world where technology giants, artificial intelligence, and new networks
The State University of New York (SUNY) has expanded its Africa Initiative through a two-week mission to Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda, aimed at advancing academic, cultural, and economic collaborations. Led by SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu, who returned to Nigeria with a high-level delegation, the visit reinforced the system’s long-term strategy to boost global
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has laid the foundation for Curators University in Modakeke, described as Africa’s first tertiary institution dedicated to artificial intelligence. The ceremony, held at the weekend alongside the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi, marked what officials called a milestone for education and technology in the state. The university will offer
Dr Harrison Madueke was once a medical doctor with a steady career, but he chose to follow a new path in technology. He started Arigo Technologies, a company focused on using digital tools to solve real problems in Africa. Madueke said he made the move because Africa should stop waiting for foreign solutions. “Technology became
Nigerian Pidgin has become the most spoken language in Africa, with 121 million people using it in 2025. This is based on new data from Ethnologue shared by Visual Capitalist. Even though only 5 million speak it as their first language, about 116 million speak it as a second language. This shows how fast Pidgin
A Nigerian institution has become the first in Africa to secure dual international recognition for artificial intelligence education, a development observers say could mark a turning point in the continent’s struggle to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Cihan Digital Academy announced yesterday that it has been formally affiliated with the University of Artificial
Intelsat has partnered with MaxIQ Space to launch the fifth edition of the Africa Space STEM Programme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming education across Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. This fully funded programme invites schools and teachers to apply for the opportunity to receive cutting-edge STEM kits, hands-on training, and access to exclusive
