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
Google has unveiled its “Learn-Your-Way” AI-augmented textbook, an innovative tool designed to adapt to each student’s pace, style, and learning needs. The innovation combines traditional content with generative AI, providing real-time personalisation to make studying more intuitive, interactive, and practical. Instead of rigid chapters, the system makes examples to match student interests. For instance, using
Google says Nigerian students and students of seven other African countries will receive complimentary one-year subscriptions to its AI Pro plan, part of the company’s latest investments to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. The programme, which targets students aged 18 and older, will roll out first in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Rwanda, and
Google has launched Storybook, a new feature within its Gemini app, aimed at providing a creative and interactive learning tool for Nigeria’s 39 million children aged six and under. The AI-powered feature transforms simple prompts, personal photos, and children’s drawings into customised, narrated storybooks, bridging a critical gap in early childhood education through technology rooted
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google have started a new research centre to work on real-life uses of artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to bring new ideas into education, law, and public health, while also training the next group of AI experts in Singapore. The centre will have a modern testing lab
