May 19
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Inaugurates Boarding School Built for Visually Impaired Persons
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today inaugurated 'Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubark' boarding school built in Addis Ababa by the Office of the First Lady for visually impaired persons. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 4,000 Nigerians Schooling in Germany - Envoy
Daily Trust
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annett Gunther, says there are no less than four thousand Nigerians schooling and working in Germany. Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: No, Viral Photos Don't Show the True State of Nigerian School in 2024
Africa Check
No, viral photos don't show the true state of Nigerian school in 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency On Schools' Safety, Group Tells Govt
This Day
The Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, yesterday, appealed to the federal government to declare a state of… Read more »
Nigeria: Don Tasks Doctoral Candidates On Economic Policy
Daily Trust
The Business School Director at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Professor Josaphat Uchechukwu Onwumere, has tasked doctoral students in Nigerian universities to produce… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Schools Benefit From President's Computer Lab Programme
The Herald
Two schools in Gweru on Monday received state-of-the-art ICT equipment as part of efforts by the Government to revolutionise the education sector in the country. Read more »
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Kenya: Makka: A Women's Champion Igniting Empowerment in Tawfiq
Mastercard Foundation
Program: Jasiri Fund Location: Garsen, Kenya Read more »
Liberia: Tuition Scandal At St. Edward Catholic School
New Dawn
-Over 20 students affected Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Date to Open Student Loan Portal
Premium Times
This is coming eight months after the programme failed to kick off in September 2023 earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu Read more »
Nigeria: Salary Arrears - ASUU Threatens 'No Pay, No Work', Issues 2-Week Ultimatum
Leadership
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to stop rendering services after the next two weeks if the President Bola Tinubu administration fails to pay public… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As Rainstorm Destroys Iconic Amphitheatre, Students Injured
Premium Times
Mr Olarewaju said the university management has promptly taken the injured students to the hospital for care. Read more »
South Africa: Bela Bill - ANC Places Cheap Electioneering Above Our Children's Education [press release]
DA
The following remarks were delivered by the DA Shadow Minister of Basic Education, Baxolile 'Bax' Nodada MP, in a declaration before the vote on the BELA Bill in the National… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Students Set Up Camp in Solidarity With Palestinians
GroundUp
A white sheet with hundreds of names of those killed in Palestine since October was draped down the Sarah Baartman Hall steps Read more »
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Kenya: Conquering Constraints: Selina's Virtual Victory | The Ajira Digital, Kenya
Mastercard Foundation
Selina Wawuda overcame challenges in Mvita, Kenya, where financial constraints threatened her education and life prospects. The Ajira Digital program at Swahilipot Hub transformed… Read more »
South Africa: UCT's Youth Civic Day and Political Debate - Empowering the Youth to Shape the Nation's Democratic Future
UCT
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Youth Civic Day and Political Debate - hosted by UCT Student Governance structures, the UCT Department of Student Affairs and the Youth Advisory… Read more »
Uganda: Joel Isabirye Appointed Editor in Chief At Us-Based Journal
Nile Post
Seasoned media consultant and multidisciplinary professor Dr. Joel Isabirye has been appointed as the editor in chief of the Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (AJIR). Read more »
Liberia: Civil Society Education Coalition Applauds Education Budget At 14.8 Percent, but...
New Dawn
Civil Society Coalition wants Liberia's education budget to hit 20% of the National Budget to meet regional standard. Read more »
Liberia: Deplorable Condition At Doeyelay Public School in Nimba
New Dawn
Deplorable public school in Tappita, Nimba County appeals for support from government. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: NUC Begs ASUU, Says Nigerian Govt Reconstituting Universities Governing Councils
Premium Times
Mr Maiyaki urged ASUU to trust the ability of the federal government and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, to deliver on reconstituting governing councils. Read more »
Nigeria: Why NECO May Not Adopt Computer Based Test in Its Examination Soon - Registrar
Vanguard
The Registrar, National Examinations Council,NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi ,says the complexity of its examination may not allow for immediate migration from paper to Computer Based… Read more »
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Kenya: Tuseme Clubs Impact Story
Mastercard Foundation
What better way to invest in adolescent girls and young women to grow and effectively participate in their society than by giving them a voice? Read more »
Nigeria: U.S University Offers $25,000 Undergraduate Scholarships to Nigerians, Other Foreign Students
Vanguard
Michigan State University (MSU) has announced $25,000 scholarship opportunities for interested Nigerians and other international students willing to pursue an undergraduate degree… Read more »
Nigeria: Matric Board Releases More Results
Premium Times
Over 26,000 UTME results are still withheld and under investigation over possible examination misconduct. Read more »
West Africa: Varsity Foundation and Partners Boost West African Athletes With $500,000 Scholarship
Daily Trust
The Varsity Foundation, Varsity Talent Agency, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) have announced the launch of a half a million Dollars scholarship… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Supports 12 Female Students in Osun
Daily Trust
An NGO, Guidance Community Development Foundation (GCDF) has provided financial support to 12 students of the Local Education Authority (LEA) Commercial Grammar School, Iwo, Osun… Read more »
Nigeria: Grooming Endowment Trust, Afed Reward Teachers
This Day
Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) and the Association for Formidable Education (AFED), have awarded a grant of N200,000 each to 12 exceptional teachers from underserved communities… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Ptml Inaugurate Classrooms, Infrastructure At Amuwo Odofin High School
This Day
Funmi Ogundare Read more »
Nigeria: Katagum LGA Awards Scholarship to Student With 347 Utme Score
This Day
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Katagum LGA in Bauchi, Musa Azare, has paid Abdullahi Aliyu Garba's school fees. Garba scored 347 in the recent JAMB UTME. Read more »