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It was a moment of thrill on the 7th of September 2022 as education researchers across the continent gathered at the American Corner in Lagos, Nigeria to brainstorm and discuss topical issues on research in Africa. The theme of this edition was “Innovative Approaches for Advancing Education Research in Africa”. The forum was launched in […]

The world is currently experiencing unprecedented changes in all spheres of human existence and at the core of these changes is Education. With millions of students across Africa and all over the world being unable to go to school and institutions struggling to keep up with people’s expectations, it is important that we provide other

A Pandemic and a Paradigm Shift: Covid-19 and the New Realities of African Universities Since the first human case of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019, the world has experienced unprecedented changes in almost everything that involves life and living. According to the WHO, the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious

In recent years, online learning has taken the center stage especially when balance, convenience and cost minimization are compared with the customary learning method. The need to contain the Covid-19 pandemic further edged online learning as a viable option for educational institutions globally. In a time where educational consumers are now more aware about their

Africa’s population is the fastest-growing in the world. It is expected to increase by roughly 50% over the next 18years, growing from 1.2billion people to over 1.8billion people in 2035. There are increasing number of youths and students, but there is very limited government spending on education. Online Learning would seem to be a magic