Digital competence should be embedded across all academic and administrative operations in Nigerian universities, rather than being treated as an isolated concept. This was the position of Professor Ayo Olajuyigbe, Director of the Advancement Centre at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), during a workshop for early career academics organised by the university’s Centre
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Dr Karl Toriola, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s education curriculum to reflect current digital realities and better prepare young people for employment. Speaking at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club at the University of Ibadan on Thursday, July 3, Toriola emphasised that aligning
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education through technology, stating that investments in digital learning are transforming the state’s basic education system. Speaking at the opening of a two-day retreat organised by the State House Press Corps in Enugu, Mbah, represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change,
The Federal Polytechnic Oko has commenced comprehensive training for over 200 academic staff on the use of the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS), marking a significant step toward transitioning to a fully digital learning environment from the next academic session. The initiative is part of the institution’s broader education reform agenda, under the leadership of
The Federal Ministry of Education has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a free digital skills training programme aimed at equipping Nigerian students and educators with 21st-century tech competencies. The initiative, known as the Amazon Academy Project, was unveiled under the leadership of Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, Minister of Education. The programme, which
Jessica McAllister, head of Abraham Lincoln American Academy, Lagos
Something new is happening in Nigerian schools. Teachers are now using computers and phones to plan their lessons instead of writing on paper with a pen and ink. These new tools, known as e-lesson plans, are helping teachers teach more effectively and enabling students to learn more efficiently. In the past, many teachers in public
