The University of Uyo has received a British Council-funded grant to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria’s construction industry. The one-year project, carried out in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, aims to improve inclusiveness and employability by using digital technologies to modernise training. Speaking at a press briefing, Professor Emmanuel Akpabio,
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the education sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. Traditional lesson planning methods, particularly those that rely on hardcopy formats, are increasingly viewed as outdated and inefficient. As we transition into the digital age, educators need to adopt e-lesson plans that streamline teaching processes and enhance student learning experiences. This
The Oyo State Government has shared about 18,000 tablets with public primary and secondary school teachers across the state’s 33 local government areas. The intervention programme was initiated by the Global Partnership in Education, sponsored by the World Bank in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board.
Google has launched Storybook, a new feature within its Gemini app, aimed at providing a creative and interactive learning tool for Nigeria’s 39 million children aged six and under. The AI-powered feature transforms simple prompts, personal photos, and children’s drawings into customised, narrated storybooks, bridging a critical gap in early childhood education through technology rooted
The Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), a digital platform established by UNICEF in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria, is now helping children get quality education, especially in remote locations. With help from IHS Towers, 500 teachers in Abia State are now being trained to use the platform. One of the trained teachers,
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
More than 5,000 pupils and dozens of teachers across three Nigerian states have received digital learning tools as part of a nationwide education intervention launched by ProFuturo Foundation in partnership with American Tower Corporation and the Kukah Centre. The initiative, formally flagged off on July 10 at Atiku Bagudu Science Model Primary School in Birnin
Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, has delivered a strong call for the adoption of digital skills and curriculum reform at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Speaking on the theme, “Leveraging Technology & Digital Education for Mass Employment, Wealth Creation, and Poverty Alleviation,”
TruConnected, a Non-Governmental organisation, has donated 20 laptops to three tertiary institutions and secondary schools in Ondo State. The NGO donated the devices to bridge the technology gap in education and encourage digital literacy. Kaye Kuye, the founder, in his remarks, said the NGO launched the initiative to promote inclusion in this digital age. The
Professor Helen Kwanashie of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has stated that Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is helping to make education more accessible to a broader audience by overcoming geographical barriers. She made the remarks during her valedictory lecture at NOUN’s headquarters in Abuja. The lecture was titled, “From chalkboards to digital
