How virtual reality can help revamp the Nigerian educational system

How virtual reality can help revamp the Nigerian educational system

For a nation that has come to this realisation, too little is being done about fostering effective STEM education in Nigerian schools. A few months ago, the Minister of Education, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu announced plans to teach STEM subjects in native languages in traditional classrooms. This move is intended to boost students’ interest in STEM, however,...

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A case for personalised learning in the Nigerian educational system

A case for personalised learning in the Nigerian educational system

Despite rapid technological changes that have transformed the way we live and work; Nigerian classrooms have remained resistant to this change. Recently, Silicon Valley’s celebrated style of learning was validated by a research that proved personalised learning more effective than the traditional model of education.  Personalised learning...

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These passionate individuals are working to improve STEM education in South-East and South-South Nigeria

These passionate individuals are working to improve STEM education in South-East and South-South Nigeria

It is the dream of many secondary school students in Nigeria to gain admission into an institution of higher learning immediately after school, but not for Samson Goddy. After completing his secondary education at 16, he decided to take a break from school. In his words, “I wanted  to prepare myself as a computer scientist by learning the...

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Startup Profile: Green Institute - exchange trash for education

Startup Profile: Green Institute - exchange trash for education

The rate at which waste accelerates environmental degradation, especially in developing countries, is alarming. The Green Institute, an environment/people-centred organisation is on a mission to help maintain the natural environment (planet) while adding value alongside. To achieve its mission, Green Institute infuses a unique blend, which makes...

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Sim Shagaya is now venturing into education with ed-tech startup, uLesson

Sim Shagaya is now venturing into education with ed-tech startup, uLesson

In January 2016, the Nigerian Internet startup space was rocked with the news of Sim Shagaya’s resignation as CEO of eCommerce company, Konga. And as if that wasn’t enough, he appeared to make a complete exit from the company he founded in 2012, following a quiet removal as chairman of the board two years later. As founder...

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Gosmate Academy is addressing Nigeria’s educational issues one student-tutor relationship at a time

Gosmate Academy is addressing Nigeria’s educational issues one student-tutor relationship at a time

On September 30 1999, the federal government of Nigeria, under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, introduced the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme. The aim: to ensure unfettered basic education for every Nigerian child. While this move reaffirmed the important role of education in building a vibrant economy, it...

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