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
The Edo State Government is set to seal a technical partnership with the University of the West of Scotland to strengthen its higher institutions. According to the state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, the agreement will focus on student and staff exchanges, improved research, better teaching standards, and the use of new technology in
UNICEF Nigeria is partnering with TECNO Mobile to expand access to digital education under the global Learning Passport programme. The initiative is geared towards bridging education gaps in hard-to-reach areas of Nigeria by equipping learners with the tools and platforms needed to thrive in the digital age. In 2024, the programme recorded major milestones. It
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged to collaborate with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to provide quality education across the country, especially in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary and Board Members of UBEC Board held at the Office of the Deputy Governor, the
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their collaboration following the successful completion of the smart education project. The project targeted six states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, Cross River, Bauchi, Kano, Ekiti, and Nasarawa. Speaking about the project, Eunsub Kim,
Regalo Hope Foundation has partnered with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), to equip students with practical, industry-based skills for better career opportunities. Speaking during the 2025 Youth Development Workshop held in collaboration with FUTO’s Career Service Centre and Students Union Government, the foundation’s Founder and Project Director, Chinenye Onuorah, said the programme aims
Nigeria and Sweden have committed to deepening bilateral cooperation, focusing on education, youth empowerment, and grassroots development. This resolution was reached during the 2025 Nigeria-Sweden Parliamentary Friendship Group Summit in Abuja, which brought together lawmakers, diplomats, and academics under the theme “Strengthening Bilateral Relationship through Education, Trade, Investment, and Political Diplomacy.” Co-founder of the African
Wigwe University, Delta, has lauded Dr Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), for his dedication to education and empowering youths in the Niger Delta. The institution described its partnership with the PAP team as a significant step that aligns with the vision of its late founder, Herbert Wigwe, who was deeply committed
First Bank Plc delegates have visited Covenant University to explore a strategic partnership aimed at establishing an Experience Centre and Research Hub on the University campus. This initiative is expected to bring significant benefits to the Covenant University community. The visiting delegation, led by Mr. Olukayode Adeyemi, Head of Value Chain Management, was warmly received
The Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Professor Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, has visited the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr—Noimot Salako-Oyedele, to strengthen the relationship between the school and the state government. The visit took place at the Deputy Governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Professor Arulogun spoke about the university’s focus on quality education and its support
