Category: Education / ICT

Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu named Top 10 finalist for Africa Education Medal 2023

Founded by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa, has been named as a Top 10 finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023. Founded last year by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade. The Africa Education Medal was established to recognise the tireless work of those who are transforming education across the continent – to celebrate the stories of those who have…

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Annual Investment Meeting Highlights Digital Transformation, Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Finance in the Arab World

Experts provided insights on the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the financial sector within the Arab world Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 2023:  The 12th edition of The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted interactive and insightful discussions on digital transformation, financial inclusion and sustainable finance in the Arab world at the “Future Finance Forum,” which took place at the Sustainability Room of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The opening ceremony featured welcome remarks from high-level dignitaries such as Rajaa Kammouny, Director & Advisor at the Secretary General Office…

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Admirals Expands Global Presence with Opening of New Office in Nigeria

Global fintech player expands its presence in the African market 8 May 2023, Lagos – Admirals, a global fintech leader with 22 years of experience and expertise, has announced the establishment of its the physical presence in Nigeria, aiming to further position itself as a major financial services provider on the African continent. Admirals offers a wide range of financial products and services to the Nigerian traders, such as trading with stocks, forex and CFDs on indices, metals, energies, stocks, bonds, and digital currencies. It is also set to boost…

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State House hosts annual High Achievers event in honour of best performers

14 April 2023 | Education The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan hosted the annual High Achievers Award Ceremony at State House yesterday morning, where some 58 students in public and private schools were recognised for having excelled in the 2022 National and International Examinations in Cambridge IGCSE, and Advanced Level. President Ramkalawan congratulated the students for their outstanding performance and on behalf of the country have expressed pride in view that there has been an increase in the number of students that have excelled in their studies this year.…

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Canon Student Development Programme 2023- Unlocking Potential & Empowering Young Photographers

The prestigious programme will allow 100 selected participants to attend key industry events and receive one-to-one mentorship from experts DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 11, 2023/ — The Canon Student Development Programme 2023 (Canon-CNA.com) aims to provide aspiring photographers with the necessary resources and opportunities to take their careers to the next level and become professional photographers. This programme includes a range of valuable offerings, such as mentorships, industry visits, grants, portfolio reviews and networking. Supporting events such as Instagram live sessions (IG live sessions) will be held on Canon’s…

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OIC General Secretariat Disappointed over Afghan Girls’ Ban from University Entrance Exams

Date: 29/01/2023 The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its disappointment over the decision announced on Saturday 28 January 2023 by the de facto Administration in Afghanistan, banning female students from taking university entrance exams this year in all public and private universities across the country. This latest decree further tightens the sweeping restrictions proclaimed by the Kabul de facto authorities on girls’ and women’s access to education and public work. The ban comes shortly after the OIC Executive Committee convened on 11 January 2023 an…

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OIC General Secretariat Disappointed over Afghan Girls’ Ban from University Entrance Exams

  Jeddah, 29 January 2023   The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its disappointment over the decision announced on Saturday 28 January 2023 by the de facto Administration in Afghanistan, banning female students from taking university entrance exams this year in all public and private universities across the country. This latest decree further tightens the sweeping restrictions proclaimed by the Kabul de facto authorities on girls’ and women’s access to education and public work. The ban comes shortly after the OIC Executive Committee convened on 11…

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OIC Secretary-General Receives the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of Guinea

Jeddah, 25 January 2023 The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, received Dr. Diaka Sidibé, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of the Republic of Guinea and his accompanying delegation on 24 January 2023.The Secretary-General paid tribute to Guinea, a member and founding country of the OIC, for its constant commitment to the OIC and to joint Islamic action. The meeting focused on ways and means of strengthening cooperation relations in the field of higher and university education between the Organisation of…

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Ghana’s Newest University is Putting West Africa at Forefront of the Digital Revolution

The newly reformed institution is envisioned to become the premier technology institution in West Africa for equipping students and educators in the technology space ACCRA, Ghana, December 2, 2022/ — As part of a national drive to put Ghana at the forefront of the digital revolution in Africa, the former Ghana Technology University College has been granted university status and reformed to become the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) (https://site.GCTU.edu.gh); The newly reformed institution is envisioned to become the premier technology institution in West Africa for equipping students and educators…

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