A RE-IMAGINED APPROACH TO STEM EDUCATION IN AFRICA: THE RISE OF FORIS LABS
Did you know that the vibrant city of Onitsha, nestled in the heart of Nigeria, is not only a bustling commercial hub but also the birthplace of groundbreaking innovation in the world of technology? That’s right – welcome to the hometown of Foris Labs, a platform that re-imagined STEM education. Founded by the visionary entrepreneur […]
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WHY NIGERIAN STUDENTS HAVE DEVELOPED RELUCTANCE TOWARDS STUDYING IN THE UK
Visa restrictions, set to prevent Nigerians from bringing dependents to the United Kingdom, and the weakening of the naira, are identified as key reasons why Nigerians are seeking admissions in countries other than the UK. Official statistics released last week indicate a 46% decline in applicants from Nigeria, the steepest drop among all countries. The […]
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UN-WSA NIGERIA YOUTH AMBASSADORS’ CONFERENCE: ZAMFARA SEEKS INNOVATORS’ PARTNERSHIP ON SECURITY, HEALTHTECH, AND ELEARNING
The Zamfara State Government, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with technology innovators in the areas of security, health, and education. Dr. Habib Abubakar Gajam, the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA), announced this partnership during the United Nations World Summit Award (UN-WSA) Nigeria Youth Ambassadors […]
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AFDB: ELEVEN OF THE WORLD’S TWENTY FASTEST-GROWING ECONOMIES IN 2024 ARE IN AFRICA (FULL LIST)
The latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report from the African Development Bank Group reveals that Africa is set to host eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024. The continent’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to average 3.8% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025, surpassing the expected global averages of […]
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INUWA AFFIRMS NITDA’S DEDICATION TO FOSTER GROWTH IN NORTH’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting and catalyzing the emergence and growth of the innovation ecosystem in northern Nigeria. The director-general provided this assurance considering the comparatively low visibility of the innovation ecosystem in Northern Nigeria, despite the region being a […]
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21ST CENTURY COLLABORATES WITH UNITED STATES, INTRODUCES ‘AMERICA HUB’ IN LEKKI, LAGOS
Leading information communication technology firm, 21st Century Technologies, is aligning with the United States’ objective to drive digital transformation and nurture the digital ecosystem in Nigeria. This vision received significant support as the United States recently inaugurated a technology and creative hub named ‘America Corner’ within the premises of 21st Century’s corporate headquarters in Lekki, […]
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JOINT LAUNCH OF HUNGER CRISIS INTERVENTION CAMPAIGN BY RED CROSS AND ECOBANK NIGERIA
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and Ecobank Nigeria have formed a strategic alliance to confront the severe hunger crisis afflicting Nigeria. The launch ceremony, held at the Exclusive Serene Hotel in Abuja, marked the commencement of a crucial initiative for local resource mobilization to aid the Nigeria Hunger Crisis Appeal. Under the leadership of […]
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DEDICATED TO REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION SECTOR – BARAU
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has affirmed the dedication of the federal government to the overhaul of the education sector, aiming for swift development in the country. Senator Barau reiterated this commitment during a meeting with the newly inaugurated leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at his office in the National […]
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