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Evolving technologies usually present new ways of doing things. And when this relates to leveraging technology and innovation to enhance the quality, coverage, and potential of education – edtech – Techpoint Africa brings you the latest.

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Everything you need to know about NIN in Nigeria

This article answers many questions about the National Identification Number (NIN) initiative by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

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8 months ago

AltSchool Africa secures UK’s ASIC accreditation amid growing interest in online learning

The Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ASIC) has awarded AltSchool Africa full accreditation, allowing it to extend its reach to more individuals, especially underserved communities.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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10 months ago

Kuwait-based edtech Baims acquires Egypt's Orcas, plans to launch AI-based test preparation tool

Following a 100% acquisition of the Egyptian tutoring platform Orcas, Kuwait-based edtech Baims has announced plans to launch an AI-based test preparation product.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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11 months ago

Nigerians love Coursera, but skill deficiencies show the need for urgent reforms

More Nigerians are using platforms like Coursera for skill development, but their low rankings on skill proficiency raise questions about the root causes.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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1 year ago

Nigerian learners perform well in entrepreneurship but poorly in tech courses on Coursera — report

A recent Coursera study shows Nigeria ranks third in overall professional certificate course enrolment and fourth highest in year-over-year growth rate for professional enrolment globally.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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1 year ago

6 pressing questions about Bosun Tijani’s 3MTT programme answered

Many questions need answers following Minister Bosun Tijani’s ambitious plan to equip 3 million Nigerians with relevant technical skills in the next four years.

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1 year ago

AltSchool Africa raised $3 million back in April 2023

AltSchool Africa raised an unannounced $3 million in equity crowdfunding in April this year. It is also set to receive support from Rwanda through a $30 million tech fund.

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1 year ago

Africans spent 2.7m+ hours learning online. What's next for education on the continent?

"To educate the next billion Africans, we need to go beyond the four walls of the classroom, and harness the vast potential of the internet." - @AdewaleYusuf_

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1 year ago

Sim Shagaya's Miva Open University gets licence to operate online university in Nigeria

Miva Open University has received an open learning licence to operate an online university in Nigeria. Courses on offer include Cyber Security, Data Science, and Software Engineering.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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2 years ago

AltSchool Africa partners OpenLabs Ghana in daring play to democratise access to globally relevant learning in Africa

AltSchool Africa has inked a partnership with OpenLabs Ghana (formerly NIIT). The first piece of an audacious play to provide a globally relevant curriculum and infrastructure to thousands of learning institutions in Africa.

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2 years ago

Africa’s role in the global reskilling epidemic

In early February, I was in San Francisco, and every conversation I had that week included the word “AI”, frequently followed by “disrupting”. But no one mentioned Africa. For a continent already 1,430,833,527 strong, growing by more than one human p...

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2 years ago

Akowe wants to put Nigerian certificates on the blockchain, and here's how it will work

A startup called Akowe wants to put Nigerian certificates on the blockchain, but how will it find a way around the bureaucracies that come with public institutions in Nigeria? Let's find out.

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2 years ago

Safaricom partners Kodris Africa to promote coding lessons in Kenya

Following Kenya's approval of a new syllabus requiring coding instruction in all primary and secondary schools in April 2022, Safaricom has partnered with Kodris Africa to promote coding education.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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2 years ago

Don’t wait for ASUU; here are 7 marketable skills you can learn in 30 days

With 2022 ASUU strike threatening to stretch to 90 days, there's enough time to begin learning globally sought-after skills; here's a list to pick from.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

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3 years ago

Technology, funding, learning models: What is the next frontier for edtech startups in Africa?

The COVID-19 pandemic helped us understand the importance of tech in the education sector. From Zoom meetings to Google Classrooms, students moved in between technology. But, what's next? How does the new frontier look for edtechs?

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

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3 years ago

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