Teachers trained by IHS Towers, a telecoms infrastructure provider, in collaboration with the Limitless Space Institute of the United States, have called for the inclusion of space science in Nigeria’s education curriculum.

Ten secondary school teachers from public schools across Nigeria were selected for training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with a specific focus on space technology.

Olayinka Adeosun, a teacher from Ilupeju Junior Grammar School, Lagos, expressed the transformative impact of the ongoing training. “The training has been a real eye-opener to the vast opportunities within Space Science and education.

Renowned humanities scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, said African ancestral studies will reconnect individuals with their past, shape future narratives, and foster a deeper appreciation of Africa’s diverse cultures and histories.

Falola in a statement on Monday said that AAS would be inaugurated on October 15 at the University of Ghana, during the 2024 Anton Wilhelm Lecture, organised annually by the Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa.

He would announce the various dimensions of African Ancestral Studies in greater detail, focusing on the following areas; Genealogy and Ancestral Lineage, Cultural Practices and Traditions, Governance, Kingship and Political Institutions, Spiritual and Religious Beliefs, Historical Studies, Diaspora and Identity, Language and Oral Traditions, etc.

The Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, has advised the Federal Government to make concerted efforts to develop education modules to address current challenges in the country.

Oyedepo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun. The Chancellor said that it was time to reconstruct the intellectual armory and take up intellectual arms that would turn educational institutions in Nigeria to solutions centres

“What is the value of formal education and chains of degree that proffer no solutions to numerous challenges confronting the country. “Our universities should become like engineering workshops where we programme and deprogramme the intellectual system of young people for productive and value-adding life.

Obiageli Ezekwesili, founder of Human Capital Africa, has asked African education ministers to prioritise at least two critical investments required to improve learning outcomes in the continent.

Ezekwesili made the call while moderating a panel of African ministers of education implementing African-owned solutions to enhance learning outcomes as the African Union and Global Development Partners gathered in New York at the UN General Assembly, where the leaders showcased the transformational impact that prioritising foundational learning can have on the continent.

Moussa Faki, the AU Commission chairperson, in his address, acknowledged the need for a long-term focus on education, calling for an annual education convening at the AU mission during the UN General Assembly meetings.

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, on Thursday, announced free education for students of senior secondary in public schools in the state. Soludo made the announcement in Awka, while meeting with principals and head teachers in public primary and secondary schools.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Sept. 21, 2023, the governor announced free and compulsory education from nursery to junior secondary in public schools in line with his solution-free education policy.
He noted said that students of senior secondary in public schools would pay N5,000 only as tuition fees.

Against this backdrop, the governor while meeting with principals and head teachers in public schools stated that from next week, the free education policy would be available to students of senior secondary in public schools.

The Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced plans to invest $380m in electrifying public schools and health centres across 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Chad, and other nations in West Africa and the Sahel region.

The project aims to address the chronic lack of electricity access, which affects over 208 million people in the region, particularly in rural communities. “The cost of the project is $ 380 million, and we want to promote a new innovative chain to electrify public institutions. Our target is to electrify schools and health centres to improve service delivery.

At a stakeholder forum in Abuja on Thursday, the Senior Adviser on the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project at the ECOWAS Commission, El hadji Sylla, outlined the goals of the initiative, which is funded by the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund, and the Dutch government.

The University of Ghana has officially announced the postponement of the start of the 2024/2025 academic year due to ongoing strike actions by several employee groups. The striking groups include the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), and the Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG).

The strike, which began on Monday, September 16, 2024, stems from unresolved issues, such as the failure of the Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAGD) to implement approved vehicle maintenance and off-campus allowances, despite receiving approval from the Ministry of Finance in August 2024.

In a statement released today, the university confirmed that special programs will continue as scheduled. The management also indicated that a new date for the start of the academic year will be announced in due course.

On October 3, Accra will become the epicentre of a digital revolution with the Edutech Africa Summit, a ground-breaking event that aims to reshape the future of education and workforce development across the continent.

Powered by HCLTech and Precept Human Capital, this summit at the Best Western Premier Hotel promises to be a dynamic meeting ground for educators, tech innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers to engage in critical conversations about how technology can redefine learning and employment in Africa.

In a world where digital literacy is no longer optional but essential, the Edutech Africa Summit comes at a pivotal moment. As technology continues to rapidly transform industries, the need for a workforce equipped with advanced digital skills has never been greater. This summit is not just another industry event, it’s an urgent call to action to build the competencies that will shape Africa’s economic future.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an initiative geared towards reducing the prevalence of drug abuse among secondary school students.

Tagged ‘NAFDAC Catch Them Young Programme,’ it focuses on drug abuse education and awareness campaigns on the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria. The agency also launched the NAFDAC consumer safety club.

The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, launched the initiative at the weekend at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. She said it is estimated that 14.4 percent or 14.3 million Nigerians are victims of drug abuse.

The Co-Founder of Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries (ZODML), Mrs Ifeoma Esiri and the National Librarian, Prof. Veronica Chinwe Anunobi have called on Nigerians to encourage members of their communities and households to develop a good understanding of their local languages through reading, writing and communication.

In line with the theme of the 2024 International Literacy Day: “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace”, both Mrs Esiri and Prof. Anunobi emphasized the importance of children’s effective communication in their indigenous languages in schools, at home, and elsewhere.

Speaking during the commemoration of the International Literacy Day held at the National Library annex in Lagos, Mrs Esiri expressed disaffection that many school children could not speak in their mother tongues.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has addressed confusion surrounding recent reports of changes to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). In a statement, the ministry clarified that no new reforms to CBC have been announced, as previously claimed in a notice.

Additionally, it has refuted reports alleging that the newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julias Ogamba, had introduced the changes to the curriculum. According to the MoE, the claims are false and not supported by any official statement or policy announcement from the ministry.

“The Ministry of Education wishes to advise the public to ignore this fake content that is circulating in some online platforms.” “Priority for leadership and administrative roles in Junior Schools will be given to administrators with primary education experience, who have advanced to secondary school training and certifications in line with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotional regulations.”

The Federal Government says it is committed to promoting inclusive education in Nigeria, to ensure that the goal of basic education for all is achieved in all its ramifications.

The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi bared the mind of the federal government during the training worship for 1,878 selected teachers on Inclusive Education Delivery Process for the South -South zone of the century, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.

In his address at the event, which took place simultaneously in three different venues in the state capital including the Conference Hall of Uranus Hotel and Suites, Aka Itiam, Bobboyi said that the commission is pursuing the expansion of access to quality basic education for children of school age, with special attention to children who can easily miss school due to some forms of challenges.