Nigeria will in October launch an artificial intelligence-powered lesson planning platform in what officials describe as a breakthrough for classroom teaching across the country. The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) said the system, developed with GMIND AI, will generate simulated, locally contextualised lesson plans for teachers nationwide. Officials say the move could make Nigeria
Technology firm OneConnect has partnered with Smowltech, the developer of the SMOWL proctoring platform, to deliver online examination monitoring tools to schools and universities across Africa. The deal, announced on Thursday, is aimed at helping institutions tackle challenges such as poor connectivity, limited access to modern devices, and cheating in digital assessments. SMOWL, already used
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has partnered with Learnpally Education to expand digital learning across Africa. Under the new agreement, FUTA will pilot two online certificate programmes: Data Analysis with Excel and a Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity, covering fundamentals, frameworks, governance, and ethics. The courses will be certified by FUTA and open to
Nigeria’s universities risk falling behind globally due to slow adoption of digital learning platforms, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) officials have warned. At a two-day workshop on Blackboard and the Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform, TETFund Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono stated that many institutions are failing to fully utilise their ICT
Sokoto State Government has announced plans to fully digitalise its basic and secondary education system within the next two years. Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto described the initiative as a significant step to improve teaching quality, strengthen supervision, and enhance policy implementation across schools. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmed Ala, said the
The Kaduna State College of Education has become one of the first institutions in Nigeria to deploy the TETFund Blackboard Learning Management System. The platform, developed in partnership with education technology company Anthology Blackboard, is designed to improve online teaching and learning in public tertiary institutions. Unveiled in 2023, the project aims to standardise digital
Nigeria’s Teachers Registration Council (TRCN) has signed a partnership with education technology firm GMind AI to roll out an artificial intelligence-powered platform for the country’s teachers. The initiative, announced in Abuja, will provide lesson plans, assessment tools, and classroom simulations tailored to the national curriculum. Officials say the platform, which works both online and offline,
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:
Senator Olajide Ipinsagba, representing Ondo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has facilitated the approval of the Information Communications Technology (ICT) University in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State. In a statement released by the senator’s office, constituents showered praises on him and highlighted his achievements in the education sector. Senator Ipinsagba sponsored and successfully passed the
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Giraffe Development Ltd. to construct 20 smart schools in the state. Hon. Goodluck Ubochi, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, stated at the signing ceremony that the partnership is a significant achievement for the state as it strives to modernise its
