Tag: #EdTech
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NSSEC SEEKS UNICEF BACKING TO BOOST DATA, DIGITAL SKILLS IN SCHOOLS
Nigeria’s secondary education system may be getting a digital upgrade—as National Senior Secondary Education Commission turns to United Nations Children’s Fund for support.* The NSSEC is pushing for stronger collaboration with UNICEF to improve data collection, digital literacy, and technical skills in senior secondary schools across the country. Executive Secretary Iyela Ajayi says better data…
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DON’T LET AI THINK FOR YOU! EXPERT WARNS STUDENTS
As AI tools take over classrooms, an ICT expert is raising concerns about a growing “shortcut culture” among students. An ICT expert, Abiona Solomon, is cautioning students against over-relying on Artificial Intelligence, warning that it could weaken their ability to think independently. Speaking in Ilorin, Solomon said many students now depend heavily on AI tools…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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KEBBI GOV URGES TEACHERS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called on teachers in the state to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning. Speaking at the 9th State Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi chapter, held in Birnin Kebbi, the governor’s message highlighted the vital role of technology in modern education. Represented by…
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IT EXPERT CALLS FOR EARLY INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL CURRICULA
Teaching AI and coding from elementary school equips students for tomorrow’s jobs and innovation. Adamu Musa of Artifil Limited urges the Ministry of Education to embed IT skills like programming, data analysis, and AI into elementary curricula. Early IT education boosts students’ future job prospects and advances learning by making schools “smart.” He highlights global…
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EDUCATIONIST CALLS FOR BOOST IN TEACHER TRAINING AND FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT NEW TECH CURRICULUM
Experts stress urgent need for skills, infrastructure, and partnerships to roll out AI and coding education nationwide. Mr. Simon Fowowe, President of Nursery and Primary Education Instructors, urges increased teacher training, better school funding, and infrastructure upgrades for effective delivery of Nigeria’s revised curriculum introducing AI, robotics, and coding. He highlights rural challenges such as…
