24 July 2026
States

20,000 Tablets to Tackle Learning Poverty in Katsina – SUBEB Chair

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

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Over 90% of 10-Year-Olds in Africa Struggle with Reading and Math – AU

Prof. Saidou Madougou, Director of the African Union’s Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, revealed that over 90% of 10-year-olds in Africa struggle with reading simple texts and performing basic mathematical tasks.  Despite increasing access to education, this situation remains a primary concern for the continent. Madougou made this statement on Wednesday during the

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