In today’s world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, popularly called STEM, have dominated the conversations. Whether it is in the universities, the workplace or among policymakers, the focus has always been on STEM, and little attention is given to other areas of learning. Experts are beginning to worry that the humanities and arts are being
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a new agreement to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and pre-vocational education in Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, said the project, funded through a grant aid from the Japanese
Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has ranked seventh in a ranking conducted by Pole Global Marketing (PGM), an international research and evaluation body. The ranking covered 180 tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. According to PGM, the ranking was based on key performance indicators, such as academic excellence, community impact,
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has launched a play-based learning programme to make science fun and inspire more young girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Lagos edition of the initiative, tagged FunSTEM 2.0: Delivering Sustainable Change, was held at Girls Senior High School, Iyana Ipaja,
Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, has unveiled a new approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Africa. The “Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy” (MSP) was introduced at the 2025 international conference of the International Research Group, co-hosted by the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology and Mathematics Educators, which
Henkel Nigeria, a leading German multinational company, has shown concern about supporting quality STEM education in the country. The company disclosed in a statement that it was incorporating the educational scheme in its Forscherwet (Researchers’ World) initiative. The programme will focus on hands-on science learning as a way for children to explore the fascinating world
The Schlumberger Foundation, in partnership with Seeding Labs, have successfully implemented a significant donation of scientific instruments to the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti in Nigeria. This contribution, formalised at a handover ceremony, not only equips another institution with research and educational tools but also officially marks ten years of a powerful collaboration between both parties
Professor Chibuogwu Nnaka of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has called for a deliberate overhaul of teacher education to eliminate gender barriers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Delivering NOUN’s 34th Inaugural Lecture in Abuja, titled “Professional Teacher Education: A Catalyst for Widening the Gateway to Gender Equity in STEM Education
Inspaya Academy, Abuja, has signed a partnership agreement with Maskido, a pioneering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) organisation, to deliver a creative computing programme for children and teenagers. The programme will feature a hands-on, engaging curriculum covering Drone Technology, Robotics Engineering, Coding, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to spark creativity and build confidence in
Solar Sister, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women, has announced its plan to support 300 girls aged 11 to 14 in pursuing careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The initiative will focus on secondary schools in Kano, Oyo, Bauchi, Enugu, and Akwa Ibom. In an address at a STEM
