Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has received a fresh international grant to expand the Connected Learning for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CL4STEM) project.Speaking at the flag-off of the consolidation phase, Prof Mohammed Salihu Niworu, representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, said IBBU’s strong performance in earlier phases earned global commendation from the
The Kano State Government has approved the recruitment of additional mathematics teachers for deployment across secondary schools in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, announced the decision during the distribution of admission letters to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) students at Maryam Aloma Girls’ Secondary School in Kano. Makoda said the
The Development Research and Project Centre (dRPC) has awarded a ₦5 million grant to the Rising Hope Girls’ Educational Foundation to establish digital laboratories in ten underserved communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative aims to narrow the digital divide and provide young girls with access to modern educational tools. The labs, equipped
Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has unveiled a fresh method of teaching to boost Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Africa and beyond. The new style, called the Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy (MSP), was introduced at the 2025 International Conference of the International Research Group, co-hosted with
Professor Toyin Falola has called on African leaders and educators to introduce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education early in the lives of African girls. Speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews, a virtual platform for discussing Africa’s challenges, he was joined by top scientists and experts from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and the USA.
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has urged stakeholders to engage with policymakers to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education accessible to the girl-child. Dr Adebisi Osim, APWEN President, gave this remark while celebrating the International Day of Women in Engineering (INWED) organised by the association. Osim referenced a report
A Nigerian-born science teacher, Mr. Otega Omoyibo, has been nominated for the prestigious Fellow of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (FSTAN) award, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to science education in Nigeria and internationally. Omoyibo began his teaching career in Lagos and is currently based in Texas, USA. Between 2021 and 2023, he served as
Intelsat, in partnership with MaxIQ Space, has announced the opening of applications for the fifth edition of the Intelsat Africa Space STEM Programme. This initiative, targeting schools and educators in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa, aims to empower the next generation of African innovators by providing cutting-edge STEM kits, specialised training, and resources focused
