April 08
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 »
Africa: 'Become Activists for Science'
UCT
"What does the world need? The world needs us to be different kinds of scientists. We need to be activists for science, and we need to be scientific activists. We need to show that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Top Lawyer Stops University From Demanding U.S.$ Fees From Struggling Students
New Zimbabwe
Human rights lawyer, Advocate Martin Mureri, has successfully launched a court challenge stopping Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) in Masvingo from demanding part of tuition fees in… Read more »
Nigeria: Eksu Chancellor, Olowolafe Introduces N1bn Innovation Fund for Undergraduates
Vanguard
The Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has announced a N1 billion innovation fund designed to empower agro-tech companies founded by present… Read more »
Namibia: Men's Dressing Styles Must Equally Be Questioned - Gender Activists
Namibian
One Economy Foundation's gender and child protection activist Veronica Theron says dress codes should also apply to men. Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan - Everything You Need to Know
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu a couple of days ago signed a pivotal piece of legislation into law aimed at transforming tertiary education financing in Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Breakthrough for Early Learning As Education Department Embraces Non-Formal Venues
Daily Maverick
The new strategy projects the need for 115,000 new early learning venues for 2.9 million 3-5-year-olds by 2030, but it acknowledges that these children must be reached now in… Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: President Signs New Student Loan Bill Into Law
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu signed the repealed version in June last year and promised implementation would take off in September but it failed. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: 2024 UTME - Again, JAMB Extends Registration Deadline
Premium Times
The extension, which is for another two weeks, is the second time the examination body will be postponing the deadline for the ongoing DE registration. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Destiny Delayed, Not Denied - Postgraduate Fulfils Her (And Her Father's) Dream to Study At UCT
UCT
Chipo Chidakwa was dealt more than a few crushing blows on her path to the University of Cape Town (UCT). But with a cool head, a bit of grit and the memory of her father's high… Read more »
Nigeria: After the Kuriga Kidnapping
This Day
Thank God that the children who were kidnapped from the Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State, have returned physically safe. Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Cape Town Fire Displaces Over 700 in Informal Settlements - South African News Briefs - April 1, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: Africa's PhDs - Study Shows How to Develop Strong Graduates Who Want to Make a Difference [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilorin Expels, Rusticates 19 Students
Premium Times
Their offences ranged from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion and assault to admission racketeering Read more »
Liberia: Ghana Embassy Holds Mentorship Program for John Kofi Asmah United Methodist High School
FrontPageAfrica
The Ghana Embassy in Monrovia on 29th March, 2024, held a mentorship program for the final year students of John Kofi Asmah United Methodist High School at the Residence of the… Read more »
March 29
Liberia: UL Students Decry Hardship in Commuting to School Over Lack of School Buses
FrontPageAfrica
Students of the University of Liberia have alarmed over the absence of buses to transport them to Fendell campus. It is almost a month now since normal learning activities began on… Read more »
Rwanda: Skol Brewery Scholarships - Empowering Future Leaders
New Times
In a bid to champion educational growth and empower Rwanda's youth, SKOL Brewery Ltd has awarded scholarships to the 3rd cohort of its university scholarship programme for the… Read more »