16 September 2026

educational innovation

Regulatory

NCCE Chief Calls for Data-Driven Education Leadership

Professor Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), has called for a strategic reform of Nigeria’s education sector, hinged on effective administration and the use of data and technology to drive leadership decisions. He made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Human Capital Development

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Universities

ABU Vice-Chancellor Says Artificial Intelligence Is Key to School’s Future Plans

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Professor Adamu Ahmed, has stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a key component of the school’s long-term objectives. He made this known during the 6th Conference of the National Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) held on the university’s main campus in Zaria on Monday, June 23,

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Universities

OAU Professor Popoola Appointed First Vice-Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education

A former Dean at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola, has made history by becoming the first substantive Vice-Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo. This landmark appointment was confirmed in a press statement released on June 16, 2025, by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, OAU. Prof. Popoola, a seasoned

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Research

Nigeria Unveils First Indigenous AI Software to Transform Education

Nigeria has taken a significant step in technological advancement by launching its first indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to revolutionise the country’s educational system.  The unveiling took place in Enugu on April 27, 2025, led by Mr. Chibuike Aguene, the Chief Executive Officer of BildUp, the company behind this innovation. The AI software is designed

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