The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced that it has already received over 600,000 online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements in public schools for the 2026 …
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NCBA Partners Mobikey to Boost Truck and Equipment Financing for Kenyan Businesses
NCBA Bank Kenya has entered a new partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Limited to offer better asset financing options to Kenyan businesses, especially those in construction, logistics, agriculture, and …
Delta State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ambassador Kenneth Okorie, has raised serious concern about what he describes as the growing loss of moral values among …
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Wema Bank Empowers Nigerian Students, Boosts Education and SDG Goals
Education remains one of the strongest tools for shaping the future of any society, especially among young people. It equips individuals with knowledge and skills, promotes good decision-making, and helps …
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YouTube Included in Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens
Australia has announced a major decision to ban children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts, and YouTube has now been officially added to the list of …
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USAID Pullout: Yobe, Nigeria Called to Action
For years, Nigeria has depended on foreign help to support important services like health care, education, nutrition, and child protection. One of the biggest sources of this help was the …
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FG Rolls Out Empowerment Fund for Tertiary Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new initiative known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to improve the welfare and professional development of employees in universities, …
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Acer Shifts Strategy in Kenya, Focuses on Education and Public Sector Partnerships
Global technology company Acer has announced a major change in its East African strategy, moving away from its traditional hardware sales model to a more purpose-driven focus on public sector …
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Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …
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Nigeria Unveils National Occupational Standards for Gas and Electric Vehicles as CNG Fleet Rises
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has introduced the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the conversion, calibration, and maintenance of gas-powered and electric vehicles in Nigeria. This initiative …