THURSDAY, 08 JANUARY 2026, 21:39
[Nyasa Times] The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government’s much-touted free secondary education policy will not be entirely free for thousands of learners in grant-aided schools, as parents and guardians will still be required to pay hefty boarding fees of K460,000 per term.
[The Conversation Africa] The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one day do jobs that don’t yet exist or did not exist a few years ago. Change is the new normal.
[Premium Times] The university’s circular had announced the university council’s decision to set 25 marks as the minimum concessional pass, stirring controversy on social media.
[Leadership] Years ago, a barefoot almajiri boy wandered the streets of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, in search of Qur’anic education and daily survival.
A Children’s Booker prize, library cards for newborns and a major campaign – initiatives to encourage a love of books in children are a cause for celebration
Reading to children from a young age leads to greater happiness, educational success, empathy and social mobility – no wonder the government wants to encourage everyone to do it more. To this end, next year has been decreed the National...
[Premium Times] The abduction, one of the largest school kidnappings in recent months, unsettled Nigerian authorities and kept security forces on their feet.
Fewer children are reading for fun – but parents are trying everything from AI to dramatic voices to keep them engaged
It’s been a tough year for our brains. Merriam-Webster dictionary editors chose “slop” as 2025’s word of the year. New York Magazine recently dropped its “Stupid Issue”, with a cover story exploring America’s collective “cognitive decline”. There are big...
[This Day] Tajudeen KAREEM pays tribute to Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFund at 63
Plus, food trends coming in 2026.
[Namibian] The cost of enrolling a child in a private school in Namibia will average N$61 800 for Grade 1 and N$79 500 for Grade 12 in 2026, according to a survey on private education costs conducted by The Brief.
[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslim faithful, particularly religious leaders, to embrace education as a cornerstone for unity, harmony and socio-economic development within the Muslim community.
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County — A 21-year-old senior student at John Wesley Pearson High School got drowned on Friday, December 26, 2025 in the Jackie Pool in Ganta City, Nimba County.
[Leadership] Former governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has recalled how he sold his property and used the proceeds to sponsor 370 young men and women from Kano State to study abroad.
Wasn’t this supposed to be the golden era of free expression on college campuses?
[Ghanaian Times] Dr Emmanuel Attah Kumah with contestants and quizmasters
Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA
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The world’s largest accounting body is to stop students being allowed to take exams remotely to crack down on a rise in cheating on tests that underpin professional qualifications.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which has almost...
A scheme that started four years ago brings primary school pupils together with elderly residents living nearby.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) program is fully funded and prepared for the upcoming transition to senior school, while warning against political interference and misinformation in the education sector.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has released Sh44 billion to guarantee that 1.13 million students transition seamlessly from junior to senior school, President William Ruto announced on Sunday.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has rejected more than 66,000 appeals from learners seeking a review of their Grade 10 senior school placements following the release of the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, citing limited capacity in popular schools.