[SNA] DOHA — The Ambassador of Sudan to the State of Qatar, Badr-Eddin Abdullah, met on Wednesday with the Minister of Education and Higher Education of Qatar, Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater, to discuss prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education and higher education, and ways to strengthen and develop them.

[GroundUp] Government says most students enrol in the national certificate so that they can receive NSFAS funding, and never complete the course

[Vanguard] MTN Nigeria, MTNN Plc, has expressed its commitment to transparency and consumer education in its drive to strengthen trust, and promote greater digital literacy as data continues to play a central role in everyday life.

[This Day] More than 150 physical and health education teachers, along with games masters from public primary schools across Lagos State, are participating in a two-day capacity-building programme organized by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), with support from Olympic Solidarity in collaboration with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education...

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Soccer ball sculptures have popped up in New York City for the World Cup ahead of the first game in the area on Saturday, Brazil vs. Morocco.

[Vanguard] Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in the Oriire Local Government Area remained within the wider Old Oyo National Park axis as security agencies intensified efforts to secure their release 27 days after the incident.

[Capital FM] Education has taken the lions share in the Sh4.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget unveiled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.

[Daily Maverick] Even after its banning, corporal punishment is still being used in some schools and for a new generation of teachers they need to learn to exert discipline in classrooms without the use of the rod.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The European Union and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have signed a partnership agreement that will see 100 top-performing Kenyan and regional scholars secure opportunities to pursue master’s degree studies in European universities every year.

[Daily Maverick] As NSFAS enters its third period under administration, Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe has proposed replacing the embattled scheme with direct National Treasury funding to save costs and improve accountability.

[Capital FM] NAIROBI,Kenya, June 11-Education, national government ministries and infrastructure projects emerged as the biggest winners in Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s 2026/27 budget as the government channelled the largest share of public spending towards human capital development, public service delivery and economic growth.

[Capital FM] Presenting the Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Mbadi said education remains the single largest recipient of government funding, accounting for 26.5 per cent of the ministerial budget, up from 24.5 per cent in the 2021/22 financial year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has earmarked Sh784.5 billion for the education sector in the 2026/27 financial year, including Sh424 billion for teachers’ salaries, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissing claims that the Kenya Kwanza administration is underfunding education.

[263Chat] A church organisation has expressed its condolences following the deaths of seven schoolchildren in a vehicle fire in Gweru, pledging support to affected families as the nation continues to grapple with the tragedy.

Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.

[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for a review of the newly introduced medical internship policy following growing concerns from medical interns and health sector stakeholders who fear the changes could disrupt training and worsen staffing gaps in the country’s health system.

[Nile Post] Three students from Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) have brought international acclaim to Uganda after winning Second Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Global Final held in Shenzhen, China.

[Leadership] The Founder and Chancellor of Baze University, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has pledged ₦25 million to support research into indigenous Nigerian knowledge systems following a thought-provoking inaugural lecture by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi.