[ENA] Addis Ababa — Students of higher education institutions said the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Program is equipping them with essential skills that enable them to actively participate in the country’s growing digital ecosystem.

[This Day] To mark the conclusion of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, 1inclusion4all, led by British-Nigerian lawyer and global advocate Oluwaseun Ikusika, carried out an inspiring secondary school outreach tour across Kaduna State and Oyo State, reinforcing the power of education in shaping a generation that stands against violence and champions equality.

[Leadership] …Students, others reject 6% funding, warn low education budget threatens development

[Leadership] Federal University Dutse in Jigawa State has responded to a leaked internal memo detailing a new “Concessional Pass” policy, which has sparked significant public debate.

[Leadership] To enhance learning, the Zamfara State government has procured instructional materials worth N50m for the State College of Nursing Gusau.

[Leadership] The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation for 10 National Diploma Programmes of Zamfara College of Arts and Science (ZACAS).

[Leadership] A former comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has called for the establishment of a dedicated alumni endowment fund to strengthen support for his alma mater, Kobi Primary School, Bauchi.

[Premium Times] The governor stated that they are now receiving basic numeracy, literacy, and entrepreneurial training comparable to students in the conventional education sector.

[The Point] Tostan International the Gambia, a grassroots NGO dedicated to empowering communities through education and human rights, recently convened an inter-village meeting at Sare Samba Simally in the Lower Fulladou West District of the Central River Region.

[The Point] Sare Gubu Basiru village, a community celebrated for its strong commitment to Fulani culture, Western education, and Quranic learning, on Saturday 27 December hosted its 12th annual sensitisation forum under the theme “Building a Community Free from Gender-Based Violence.”

[The Point] A total of 112 recruits have graduated from the Gambia Prison Service (GPS) Training Academy at a passing out parade ceremony held at the McCarthy Square in Banjul.

Mahsa Khanbabai’s client, a graduate student, had been whisked away by masked agents and held in lockup for weeks. Would a court free her — and would the government let her go?

[New Times] Learners who dropped out of secondary school at Senior Four, Five or Six may soon get a second chance to complete their education under a new catch-up programme launched by the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC).

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education approved 211,636 Grade 10 placement review applications with over 100,000 applications including 20,000 for top schools declined due to limited capacity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Nearly four in 10 Kenyans turned to alternative income sources this year as households grappled with continuing economic pressures, a new Infotrak poll reveals.

The selection of Kamar Samuels, who leads schools on the West Side of Manhattan, could help Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani craft his schools agenda.

Readers find a classroom trend of assigning shorter texts “troubling.” Also: Reaction to President Trump’s naming of a special envoy to Greenland.

Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities.

[New Times] Parents of talented children in football, coaches and academy pioneers have called for increased funding for football academies’ tournaments, saying sustainable competitions are essential to promote talent development, exposure and long-term growth of the sport in Rwanda.

[SNA] – Al-Gezira State Wali Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair on Sunday inaugurated the distribution of educational supplies in Wad Madani, supported by the UNICEF in partnership with the Salih Al-Khair Organization.