[Nile Post] The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

[Nile Post] Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare to enter an increasingly digital workforce.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education has set up a three member committee to investigate concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana.

[Nile Post] The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in road crashes.

[Nile Post] Kacere Primary School in Rubaare Sub-county, Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District is struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and limited learning resources, raising growing concern among education stakeholders and parents.

[Nile Post] Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, has officially launched a new Moot Court facility at Nkumba University, calling it a key step in strengthening practical legal training for future lawyers.

[Nile Post] Religious leaders have expressed concern over what they describe as declining standards in Qur’anic teaching in Uganda, warning that improper instruction methods risk distorting the meaning and accuracy of Islam’s holy text.

[Vanguard] The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Ogun State Area Unit, has strongly has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to reconsider his plan to return public schools to missionary bodies, saying that the move is capable of triggering far-reaching educational and social consequences.

[This Day] Abuja — The Nigeria Police Force has assured parents that the safety of their children is guaranteed during the forthcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination scheduled for 16 April 2026, stating that technology and additional manpower will be deployed to approved centres nationwide.

[Daily Trust] The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the interview of 2,102 applicants for Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for PhD in France, Germany and Malaysia.

[New Dawn] Paynesville, Liberia, April 15, 2026 – Renowned Liberian educator and clergyman Bishop Dr. Leo M. Simpson has been honored upon his retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to education in Liberia, a remarkable milestone that has drawn praise from institutions and individuals across the country and abroad.

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[New Era] Rundu — The chronic shortage of school furniture at two local secondary schools in Rundu has been significantly eased following a N$90 000 sponsorship from KDG Autolink.

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[Daily Maverick] The Department of Basic Education is seeking to permanently end the quiet expulsion of pregnant learners. Draft regulations propose an ironclad academic safety net and mandatory reporting laws, though legal advocates warn that schools are still actively finding ways to push expecting teens out of the system.

[Leadership] The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and Plateau State Government over the abduction of a University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, John Arum, warning of a nationwide protest and shutdown of socio-economic and academic activities if urgent action was not taken to rescue him.