April 13
Nigeria: We'll Continue Promoting Distance Learning to Improve Access to Education - Tinubu
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu gave the assurance at the 13th Convocation and Investiture of the third Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Student Financial Aid Scheme Board Dissolved - South African News Briefs - April 12, 2024
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South Africa: Nzimande Dissolves NSFAS Board
SAnews.gov.za
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dissolved the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and placed it under… Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Education
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
April 11
South Africa: 131 Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay Robbed, Mostly At Gunpoint, in Five Months
GroundUp
Many teachers are afraid to report for duty Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Distribute New Book On Genocide History for Children, Youth
New Times
Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has said that in the upcoming fiscal year, it plans to distribute a new book detailing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to students and young… Read more »
South Africa: Stellenbosch University Senate Members Call for End to Israel's 'Brutal and Barbaric' Destruction in Gaza [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The following statement was submitted for discussion to the Stellenbosch University Senate. We are awaiting a special meeting of the Senate to further debate the matter. The… Read more »
April 10
South Africa: South Africa Is Short of Academic Statisticians - Why and What Can Be Done [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Our world is awash with data. A 2019 article published by the World Economic Forum estimated that, by 2025, about Read more »
Nigeria: Mysterious Disappearance of Undergraduate Student Unsettles Edo Community
Leadership
The inhabitants of Iru Egbede community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo, are grieving over the alleged disappearance of 19 year-old Faith Omodon, a 200-level… Read more »
Nigeria: Noun Postpones Chancellor's Investiture to Saturday
Leadership
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has shifted the investiture of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, as its new chancellor to Saturday. Read more »
Uganda: Belgium Pledges Support for Uganda's Universities in Research and Innovation
Nile Post
The Government of Belgium has committed financial and technical assistance to support research, agriculture, innovation, and tourism initiatives in the country's public… Read more »
April 09
Africa: Nine Out of 10 Kids Are Not Developmentally On Track in Literacy and Numeracy - Study of 8 African Countries [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Children develop an enormous amount during their early years - socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict… Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Children Have to Use an Open Field As a Toilet At Mthatha Primary School
GroundUp
Zwelinzima Primary has 200 learners and 13 staff but no toilets Read more »
Ethiopia: To Support Accreditation of Engineering Programs, U.S. Embassy and Ministry of Education Hold Workshop for Public University Leaders [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
International accreditation is essential for Ethiopian public universities as they transition to autonomous governance. Not only does accreditation assure students that their… Read more »
South Africa: School Closures Following Weather Warning
SAnews.gov.za
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg Education Districts, and the Helderberg basin area in the Western Cape have been closed on Monday due to the severe storm warnings for… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers Demand N50 Million Ransom for Two Taraba Varsity Students
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how the students were abducted by bandits who stormed a restaurant in their campus last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Social Media Rumours About My Credentials - Aiyedatiwa
Leadership
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has charged his supporters to disregard rumours being peddled on the social media about his credentials. Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Universities Make Progress in Int'l Educational Classifications
Egypt Online
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Ayman Ashour, confirmed that the great support that the higher education and scientific research system has received over… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Launches Computer Lab for Gulu High School
Nile Post
Telecom company, MTN Uganda, in a strategic collaboration with Sense International Uganda, has launched an assistive technology computer lab at Gulu High School. Read more »
Uganda: Keep Your Focus On Education, Bishop Gad Tells Boys
Nile Post
The Bishop of Kigezi Diocese, the Right Reverend Gaddie Akanjuna, has challenged young boys in Kabale District to prioritise education over the allure of quick-money jobs. Read more »
April 07
Africa: Education Advocates Push to Decrease High Visa Denials for African Students
VOA
Education and immigration advocates say African students face high denial rates when seeking visas to study in the United States, and they are pushing for changes. Read more »
Ethiopia: University Expediting Preparations to Launch E-Learning
Ethiopian Herald
- Dire Dawa University said preparations are afoot to transform the traditional education method into digital e-learningaimed at enhancing academic and community services. Read more »
Nigeria: Human Toll and Statistical Reality - Insecurity's Ravaging of Education in Nigeria
Daily Trust
Amidst a relentless onslaught on schools by terrorist groups across Nigeria, a new report exposes the harrowing toll of insecurity on education in the nation. Read more »
April 04
Congo-Kinshasa: New Islamist Attacks in the East of the Country - 30,000 Students Cannot Go to School Due to Insecurity
Agenzia Fides
At least 10 people were killed and several buildings burned down in an attack by ADF militants in the rural municipality of Mangina, in the Beni area, in the province of North… Read more »
South Africa: Pit Toilet Eradication Deadline Missed By Limpopo Education Department
GroundUp
But department says it's 80% of the way there Read more »