For many years, the Nigerian education sector has struggled with poor infrastructure, outdated curricula, and underfunding. Recently, universities across the country have started turning to technology as a possible game-changer. From artificial intelligence to digital skills training, institutions are slowly finding creative ways to fix the cracks in the system. At the University of Port
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured candidates that the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) will be conducted smoothly in Nigeria and abroad. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign in Lagos, the Head of WAEC National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, said the council has successfully conducted five computer-based examinations, recording low
Nigeria’s renewed war against illiteracy is taking a digital turn. For the first time in over a decade, the Federal Government is using technology to track, enrol, and support thousands of Nigerians who missed out on formal education, marking a significant shift in the country’s literacy campaign. Through the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has called for meaningful partnerships to champion Africa’s participation in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). She expressed this at the university’s fifth International Week, themed ‘Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” According to her, Africa must start contributing to
Educators and students in Nigeria have been urged to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in education while maintaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The call came during a quarterly forum themed “Artificial Intelligence: Turning Disruption into Advantage,” held at Bature, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of the ‘Thinking Reimagined’ series by Live Abundantly. Founder Dr Ama
Abubakar Sani Sambo, Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, has called on the federal government to close what he described as a “100-year publishing gap” in Nigeria, saying it has hindered the growth of education across Africa. Sambo, a former vice-chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, made the remarks in a statement to the press
The Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Kabir Gafiya, has stated that the state is deploying 20,000 digital tablets as part of its efforts to combat learning poverty and modernise education delivery. In an interview with PUNCH, Gafiya explained that insecurity has disrupted schooling in many communities across the
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced plans to begin training teachers at Abdul Aziz Attah Memorial College (AAAMCO), Kogi State, on the use of digital learning devices. The devices were donated by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to boost teaching and learning in the school. UBEC said the training will also cover
The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) has trained 504 teachers in Kaduna State on a digital platform designed to improve teaching and learning outcomes. The initiative, known as the Digital Community of Practice, enables teachers to share ideas, strengthen their classroom practices, and access professional development through platforms like WhatsApp. Speaking at
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Mrs Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, on Monday, the governor commended Ene, describing her as a seasoned administrator and
