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[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has awarded Her Highness Princess Zahra Aga Khan the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (EGH) in honour of her outstanding leadership in uplifting communities within Kenya and beyond.
The accommodation for athletes includes a video game lounge, massage room and a range of food options. Starting from September, it will house students — or at least those who can afford the rent.
[Ghanaian Times] The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), together with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched the process to enact a new Education Sector Devolution Bill.
[Daily Trust] The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Mohammed Isa Kida, has cautioned staff not to mistake his simplicity for weakness.
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has commended Archbishop Joseph Nakabaale Kiwanuka for his transformative contributions to education, economic empowerment, and the Catholic faith in Uganda, saying the Archbishop’s legacy laid a foundation that continues to benefit both Buganda Kingdom and the nation.
City analysts say financial market investors will be worried if cost is deducted from budget surplus
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reassure MPs over the state of the UK’s public finances, amid concerns that the rising cost of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) could leave a significant hole in the government’s financial buffer.
Meg Hillier, the chair of the all-party House...
[GroundUp] Many students drop out or find alternative funding
Organisers say sponsorship has dwindled over recent years, meaning this weekend’s event will be its last.
Solihull’s Alderbrook School has implemented a smartphone ban and some pupils have welcomed it.
[Premium Times] The institute noted that Mr Jeyifo’s intellectual clarity and moral courage left an enduring imprint on colleagues and students alike.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb 12 — President Kaïs Saïed emphasised on Wednesday the urgent need to protect pupils from the drug scourge, which has spread within and around educational institutions.
UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests
Exam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.
Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health.
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The move will allow the schools to raise tuition for the first time since 2019 as part of a broader plan to boost funding for higher education in the Canadian province.
School leaders welcome the “greater clarity” on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.
In a short time, A.I. companies have warped the landscape of higher education.
After a 16-month search, the free speech group has chosen two longtime employees, Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, as co-chief executives.
[SAnews.gov.za] Correctional Services Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali says the opening of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at Drakenstein Correctional Facility is both a historic milestone and a powerful reminder of the country’s journey since 11 February 1990.
[Premium Times] Since the disbursement of NELFUND loan to the University, management has ensured that all eligible beneficiaries were reimbursed, provided they duly applied while no funds have been diverted, hoarded, misused or used to generate interest
[Nile Post] As the first school term of 2026 begins, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain dedicated to their duties, warning that rising absenteeism–particularly in government schools–is negatively affecting learners.
After another journalist interviewed the university’s former president about Jeffrey Epstein, a professor physically intervened when a documentarian wanted to ask more questions.