THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 18:56
[Daily Trust] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the discipline, which he described as central to building a stable and just society.
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed the Government of The Gambia’s commitment to transforming the country’s higher education sector, while acknowledging the critical support of the World Bank and other development partners in advancing human capital development.
[The Point] The Honourable Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, delivered a compelling keynote address highlighting education as one of the highest-return investments for The Gambia and its development partners.
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has reaffirmed his Administration’s unwavering commitment to inclusive education, highlighting that children with disabilities are central to Liberia’s national development agenda.
[Liberian Investigator] – Henry Joe is 16 and disabled, not crippled but visually impaired.
[Liberian Investigator] – After several years of low pass rates that raised concerns about academic preparedness and the quality of secondary education, the University of Liberia’s November 2025 entrance examination has recorded a notable improvement, outperforming results from both 2023 and 2024 admission cycles.
[Capital FM] Kisii — Kisii Governor Simba Arati has announced an initiative to provide free milk to Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) learners in public schools across all 45 wards of the county.
[This Day] Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), has called for applications for the maiden edition of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon, a technology-driven innovation programme designed to empower young students shape the future of insurance through Artificial Intelligence and digital solutions.
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[New Dawn] Pleebo, Maryland County — Several schoolchildren and residents of Quiloken Town, Gborlobo Clan, are facing a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis due to the persistent lack of access to safe drinking water.
[Leadership] Kelvin Danlami, a 300L student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, has committed suicide on Tuesday.
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Survey finds rising numbers of reception pupils struggling with basic life skills such as eating independently
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[Nile Post] President Museveni has hailed the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, for her extraordinary contributions to Uganda’s education sector, describing her as an outstanding educationalist who dedicated her life to nurturing the country’s human capital.
[GroundUp] Education department rejects claims that immigrants are given preference
[The Conversation Africa] The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is “the power of youth in co-creating education”. This refers to “involving young people and students in global decision making in education” and to young people’s initiatives to safeguard everyone’s right to education.
[RFI] Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.
[Afrobarometer] Attainment advances among younger generations but reflects persistent disadvantages for women, the poor, and rural residents.
[Scrolla] A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while others were not hurt.