October 29
Liberia: Education Minister Pledges Support for Teachers and Inclusive Learning At Mastercard Workshop
Liberian Investigator
Education Minister Dr. Jarso Jallah has pledged unwavering support for teachers and inclusive education, underscoring the government's commitment to transforming Liberia's… Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Targets 10gbps Internet Broadband
Daily Trust
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has revealed its intention to increase its internet broadband to 10 Gigabytes per second (Gbps) from 2 Gigabyte per second (Gbps) in a bid to… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Only Call Off Strike When We Receive Payment Alerts - SSANU
Daily Trust
President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Mohammed Ibrahim, has said the union will only call off the ongoing strike when when its members receive alerts… Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Pay - SSANU, Nasu Shut Down Varsities Nationwide
Vanguard
Universities across the country, especially those owned by the Federal Government, were yesterday shut down by non-academic staff, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Early Rains Damage Schools, Houses
The Herald
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Nigeria: Varsity Workers' Strike Cripples Academic Activities
Leadership
Academic activities were paralysed yesterday in most universities across the country following the decision of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association… Read more »
October 28
Nigeria: Investigation - How Nigerian University Ruined Lecturer's Career With Unproven Sexual Assault Allegations
Premium Times
A federal judge described the University of Uyo as "a place where the truth will always be punished senselessly." Read more »
Tanzania: Students and Peasants in Tanzania Join Hands to Mark World Food Sovereignty Day
People's Dispatch
MVIWATA brought together students and farmers for activities to discuss the importance of agroecology and food sovereignty across Tanzania and Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian University Sacked Lecturer Over Vague, Unproven Sexual Assault Allegations
Premium Times
A federal judge described the University of Uyo as "a place where the truth will always be punished senselessly." Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Incoming APC Govt Criticises Obaseki's Last-Minute Recruitment of 4,000 Teachers
Premium Times
The Edo government has reacted to the criticism. Read more »
Ethiopia: Teachers in Newly Established Ethiopian Regions Face Financial Hardships Amid Salary Cuts, Payment Delays
Addis Standard
Teachers across the newly established regions of South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and South west Ethiopia are grappling with severe financial difficulties as salary cuts and… Read more »
Sudan: Ministry Decision to Hold Certificate Exams 'Political and Discriminatory' - Sudan Teachers
Dabanga
Sudan's ongoing conflict has devastated all sectors of society, with education bearing some of the worst consequences. In an interview with Radio Dabanga, Sudanese Teachers'… Read more »
Uganda: Parents Urged to Support Children's Talents in School
Nile Post
Speaking during a thanksgiving and Primary Seven candidates' dedication ceremony on Sunday at Parental Care Nursery and Primary School in Bushenyi, Senior Presidential Adviser on… Read more »
Nigeria: Facility Deficit Threatens New School Curriculum
Leadership
As Nigeria prepares to implement its revamped skills curriculum for basic education in January 2025, inadequate infrastructure and a lack of modern technology are threatening its… Read more »
October 27
Africa: Giving Feedback Is a Skill - 3 Tips On How to Do It Well for Students [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they're doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn't understand what… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis in Nigerian Universities As SSANU, NASU Declare Nationwide Strike
Premium Times
The JAC of both unions said the strike action begins on Monday 28 October and continues indefinitely. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Declare Nationwide Strike
Daily Trust
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, has directed its members to proceed on a nationwide indefinite strike on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Construction of 11,000 Grade 9 Classrooms to Be Completed By Jan
Capital FM
President William Ruto says the government will complete the construction of 11,000 Junior Secondary School classrooms by January next year. Read more »
Nigeria: NTI Organises Digital Teaching Methods in Kano
Leadership
Teachers from Kano, Jigawa and Katsina have been trained by the National Teachers Institute (NTI) on how to migrate from analogue system of teaching to the digital system. Read more »
Nigeria: Winners Emerge in Rivers Education Quiz Competition
Leadership
Four secondary schools in Rivers State have won N19 million in the first edition of the Education Champions League quiz competition. Read more »
Nigeria: WACP Takes Medical Outreach to Kuje Community of FCT
Vanguard
The West African College of Physicians,WACP,has embarked on a medical outreach to Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Read more »
October 25
Uganda: Museveni Says Kiswahili Can Easily Become a Powerful International Language
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of East Africa and Africa at large to use their similarity and promote Kiswahili as a powerful tool for economic integration… Read more »
Rwanda: School Visits Resume As Marburg Virus Lessens
New Times
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has updated its measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in Rwandan schools, announcing the resumption of monthly visits and… Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds of Kenyans Turn Up At KICC, Kabete Polytechnic for Qatar Job Interviews
Capital FM
There were long queues at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and the Kabete National Polytechnic Friday as hundreds of Kenyans turned up for interviews for jobs in… Read more »
Liberia: Lofa County Government Schools Overcrowded, Teachers and Students Struggle
Liberian Investigator
Several government high schools in Lofa County are grappling with severe overcrowding, leaving teachers and students struggling to cope with the challenging conditions. The… Read more »
