The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has donated more than 1,662 educational digital contents to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation was done through Kim Pankyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria. The materials were handed over on Monday in Abuja at a…
The German government hopes to create the framework conditions for Germany to become the leading artificial intelligence (AI) country in Europe, ministers said on Monday. Steps include a business-friendly implementation of the European Union’s new AI regulations and better data availability for innovative start-ups, said Digital Minister Volker Wissing at the government’s Digital Summit in…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), High Level Women Advocates (HILWA) and Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) have pledged to promote girl-child education for family and societal impact. They made the pledge during a programme organised by the groups to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child in Minna on Monday….
The Bauchi State Council of Emirs has pledged to collaborate with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to address the issue of out-of-school children in the state. The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, spoke on behalf of the Emirs, on Sunday during a one-day State Level…
For the third consecutive year, the number of Nigerian universities listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) world university rankings has declined, with only Covenant University from Ogun State making the top 1,000. In the 2024 rankings, Covenant University and the University of Ibadan were recognised among the top 1,000 institutions. The previous year, in…
The death toll from a school bus fire in Thailand has risen to at least 23, local media reported on Wednesday. 38 pupils aged between six and 15 and six teachers were on their way from Uthan Thani province to Bangkok, 200 kilometres south-east of the Thai capital. The blast occurred on the bus about…
IHS Towers, a telecommunications infrastructure provider, says it is partnering with Limitless Space Institute (LSI), USA, to revolutionise science education in Nigeria through training of teachers on space technology. Mr Dapo Otunla, the Chief Corporate Services Officer, IHS Towers, said this during a media roundtable and public presentation of global educators programme beneficiaries in Lagos….
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin has offered overseas scholarship to 70 indigent students in Kano State. The students comprising 65 males and five females would persue postgraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence; Forensic, Robotics Sciences and Cyber Security in the United States, Europe, Canada and India. Barau (APC – Kano North), stated this…
A British charity organization, IA-Foundation has called upon the Nigerian government to review its education policy. The charity argues that this change is essential to equip the country’s youth with the necessary soft skills to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. This recommendation was made during an interview with Mrs Ibironke Morocco Earthquake: Rescuers…
President Joe Biden unveils a new plan to forgive student loan debt after the Supreme Court blocks his original proposal. President Joe Biden announced on Friday his determination to pursue the cancellation of student loan debt through a different legal avenue. This comes after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to his flagship program aimed…
