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
Kwara State has begun integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into public secondary schools as part of efforts to modernise learning. The state government on Thursday launched a pilot training for selected teachers in Ilorin, describing the initiative as a step towards preparing students for a digital future. Education Commissioner Lawal Olohungbebe stated that the move was
The University of Ibadan (UI) has advised university administrators to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance campus operations and increase productivity. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, whom Prof. Peter Olapegba represented, said this during a two-day training workshop for human resource staff, organised with the Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK. The theme was “Leveraging Artificial
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
The Oyo State Government has expanded its AI-powered basic education reform programme in partnership with global EdTech firm, EIDU, to all 33 local government areas after a successful pilot phase. Launched in 2024, the initiative deploys affordable Android smartphones preloaded with EIDU’s offline-first learning platform to improve literacy, numeracy, and digital skills among pupils in
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to improve literacy and numeracy in its schools. SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, revealed that the state partnered with German education firm EIDU to introduce AI-backed teaching methods in four pilot schools. He explained that the project has already boosted digital
Forty-seven million pupils and teachers will receive free laptops and tablets this year under a plan aimed at enhancing digital learning in public schools. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) signed an agreement with the Digital Learning Network in Abuja, promising devices for children from pre-primary to junior secondary level in “smart schools” across the
When Lagos State University student Splendour Agbo submitted his thesis for review, he expected feedback on his research, not accusations of using artificial intelligence. “The coordinator told me my work was great, but insisted I used AI for most of the literature review,” Agbo said. He denied the claim but left the meeting discouraged. It
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
A private school in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has unveiled a new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre, making it the second-largest such facility in Nigeria. The 700-capacity centre, located at Zoe Schools’ Abaa branch, adds to an existing 150-seat facility already accredited by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). It is designed to host students for internal
