October 21
Zimbabwe: 3.6m Children Benefit From Schools Feeding Programme
The Herald
More than 3 632 889 children are currently benefiting from the schools feeding programme that is helping alleviate hunger among children in the wake of an overwhelming drought.… Read more »
South Africa: New Laboratories to Ignite a Passion for Science and Technology in South Africa's Rural Classrooms
Daily Maverick
Ford South Africa and its partners have donated 100 containerised maths and science laboratories to underprivileged schools over the past year. These facilities will immediately… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt, Lawmakers, Unicef Intensify Enrolment of Out-of-School Children in Schools [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Abubakar, at an interactive session with stakeholders at Garin Barka Primary School in Gumel, distributed free uniforms, school bags, and stipends to about 1,800 children he… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Laments Nigeria's Huge Out-of-School Children, Says It's Trouble for Future
Premium Times
"The World Bank says we have over 20 million out-of-school children who should be in school but are not." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Kingsley Moghalu Appointed President of African School of Governance
Premium Times
"The establishment of ASG is a powerful expression of a clear vision on the part of the founding leaders," Mr Moghalu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Student Loans Are Currently Exclusive to Public Institutions - Nelfund
Premium Times
While there have been some challenges with the online application process, NELFUND reassured that the Fund's support staff are available to resolve any issue. Read more »
October 20
Sudan: Sudanese-Libyan Executive Program for Joint Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education and Scientific Research Signed
SNA
Executive Program for Joint Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 was signed Sunday in the Libyan capital,… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt to Enhance Digital Education in Schools
Daily News
KILIMANJARO: THE Director General of the Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC), Dr Nkundwe Mwasaga, has affirmed the government's commitment to advancing… Read more »
Namibia: President Mbumba Reiterates Education As Equaliser
Namibian
President Nangolo Mbumba says education remains a great equaliser unlocking doors towards economic independence. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Some Lecturers Teach in Two Universities - ASUU
Premium Times
The ASUU President also speaks about the controversy surrounding the payment platforms for lecturers. Read more »
Nigeria: Education Minister Urged to Discourage Tribal Sentiments in Selection of Uniben VC
Vanguard
THE Edo Unity League, a socio-cultural organization in Edo State has appealed to the Minister of Education, Dr Tahir Maman, not to allow tribal sentiments to affect the processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Donated N200m for Education Within One Week - Peter Obi
Vanguard
The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, says he donated over N200 million within a week for education in a bid to provide future for the younger… Read more »
October 19
South Sudan: South Sudan Works to Reintegrate Young Mothers Back Into School
VOA
South Sudan is making significant strides in addressing the gender gap in education by reintegrating teenage mothers into schools, experts say. Read more »
Nigeria: An Art-Based Menstrual Health Education Empowers Adolescent Girls in Kano [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In Wudil and Dala local government areas (LGAs) of Kano state, Five Cowries' Hubs launched an initiative that empowers young adolescent girls with essential communication skills,… Read more »
October 18
South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024
allAfrica
Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests Read more »
Africa: If Your Child Is Watching TV and Playing Online Games, You Should Do It With Them - Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or Facetiming with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time… Read more »
Liberia: UL Wants Inspector General Cooper Prosecuted for Academic Fraud
Liberian Observer
A leaked investigative report from the University of Liberia has unveiled a serious scandal involving Liberia's Commerce Inspector General, D. Dorr Cooper. Read more »
Liberia: UL Investigation Recommends Prosecution of Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper for Academic Fraud - Several Suspended, Others Dismissed
FrontPageAfrica
A state-run University of Liberia (UL) investigative committee has recommended the prosecution of Commerce Inspector D. Dorr Cooper for academic fraud, having found him guilty of… Read more »
South Africa: Minister, Learners Sign Matric Exam Pledge for Class of 2024
SAnews.gov.za
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School on Friday. Read more »
October 17
Nigeria: Who Will Save Our Public Universities Now? [editorial]
This Day
Monday Philips Ekpe writes that government must act decisively and fast to resolve the perennial agitations of lecturers Read more »
South Africa: Six-Year-Old Rescued From Pit Toilet in Eastern Cape School
GroundUp
At Mampondo Primary School, 135 learners and eight staff members share two pit toilets Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Invest in School Feeding Programs to Boost Its Future [press release]
Daily News
Speaking on World Food Day, Wawira Njiru, CEO of Kenyan non-profit Food for Education, has called on African and world leaders to invest in school feeding programs to feed the… Read more »
Nigeria: Parents Groan As Academic Expenses Soar
Leadership
As students at primary and secondary levels resumes for first term of 2024/25 academic session across the country, parents are faced with challenges occasioned by high cost of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ubec Develops Modules for Steam Teaching Approach
Leadership
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to promoting the teaching and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Rescues 34 Exam Candidates
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has bailed out 34 learners at Findale School in Eastview, Harare, who missed their first O'Level examination paper after the school allegedly misappropriated… Read more »
