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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji exits Learn Africa board after six years as Non-Executive Director 
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji exits Learn Africa board after six years as Non-Executive Director 

After six years on Learn Africa’s board, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji has stepped down as the Nigerian educational publisher continues its push beyond traditional books into digital learning and education technology.

Mercy MokahSep 9, 2026
JAMB takes O’Level result verification online
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JAMB takes O’Level result verification online — here’s how it works

JAMB has moved O’Level result verification and upload online for 2026 UTME candidates, allowing them to complete the process from home instead of visiting a CBT centre.

Chinaturum IheomaAug 24, 2026 · 4m
Trarrk wins Wema Bank Hackaholics 7.0 Social Impact Track with AI-powered special education platform
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Trarrk wins Wema Bank Hackaholics 7.0 Social Impact Track with AI-powered special education platform

AI is increasingly being applied to education, but Trarrk is directing the technology towards a specific gap: helping special education professionals manage assessments, learner records, and communication through a more connected system.

Chinaturum IheomaAug 22, 2026 · 4m
Enterprise Life bets on technology to lead Nigeria's next insurance wave
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Enterprise Life bets on technology to lead Nigeria’s next insurance wave

Backed by an ₦18.7 billion capital base and a new NAICOM operational license, Enterprise Life is accelerating its digital insurance strategy to reach more Nigerians.

TechMedia AfricaAug 10, 2026 · 2m
WAEC 2026 results are out. Here’s how candidates can check their results
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WAEC 2026 results are out. Here’s how candidates can check their results

Candidates who sat for the 2026 WAEC examination can now check their results online through the official WAEC portal using their examination number, serial number, and PIN.

Chinaturum IheomaAug 5, 2026 · 3m
CcHUB select 12 startups for $100,000 EdTech fellowship
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CcHUB select 12 startups for $100,000 EdTech fellowship

Twelve Nigerian EdTech startups have been selected for the fourth cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, giving them access to up to $100,000 each in equity-free funding.

Mercy MokahAug 4, 2026 · 3m
South Africa’s Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment
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South Africa’s Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment

As youth unemployment in South Africa climbs to 60.9% among people aged 15 to 24, educational technology startup Ukiyo has launched a mobile app designed to connect students with scholarships, jobs, mentorship and career support.

Chinaturum IheomaJun 19, 2026 · 4m
UAE’s Alef Education Partners with AfricAI to Tackle Learning Crisis in Nigeria
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UAE’s Alef Education Partners with AfricAI to Tackle Learning Crisis in Nigeria

UAE-based edtech firm Alef Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria’s AfricAI to deploy a large-scale AI-powered learning initiative aimed at improving foundational education outcomes across the country. “This partnership with AfricAI represents a significant milestone in our mission to harness AI for transformative education outcomes,” said Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education. […]

Chinaturum IheomaApr 2, 2026