Ed tech news nigeria

Here are some recent EdTech news from Nigeria:

  1. Andela Acquires Africa's Largest Online Learning Platform, mPedigree (February 2023): Andela, a US-based EdTech company, has acquired mPedigree, a Nigerian online learning platform that provides digital skills training to Africans. The acquisition aims to expand Andela's presence in Africa and provide more opportunities for African learners. [Source: Techpoint Africa]
  2. Nigeria's EdTech Startup, Edufun Technologies, Raises $1.5 Million in Funding (January 2023): Edufun Technologies, a Nigerian EdTech startup that provides educational content and games for children, has raised $1.5 million in funding from investors. The startup plans to use the funds to expand its operations and develop more educational content. [Source: Disrupt Africa]
  3. Nigeria's National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Launches Online Courses (December 2022): NOUN has launched a range of online courses in various fields, including education, law, and business. The online courses aim to increase access to education for Nigerians and provide a flexible learning option. [Source: The Guardian Nigeria]
  4. Nigeria's EdTech Startup, Teach for Nigeria, Raises $1 Million in Funding (November 2022): Teach for Nigeria, a Nigerian EdTech startup that provides educational resources and training to teachers, has raised $1 million in funding from investors. The startup plans to use the funds to expand its operations and develop more educational resources. [Source: Techpoint Africa]
  5. Nigeria's Federal Government Launches Digital Literacy Program for Students (October 2022): The Nigerian Federal Government has launched a digital literacy program for students, aimed at equipping them with essential digital skills. The program will be implemented in partnership with EdTech companies and will focus on teaching coding, data analysis, and other digital skills. [Source: The Punch]
  6. Nigeria's EdTech Startup, Kukua, Raises $2.5 Million in Funding (September 2022): Kukua, a Nigerian EdTech startup that provides educational content and games for children, has raised $2.5 million in funding from investors. The startup plans to use the funds to expand its operations and develop more educational content. [Source: Disrupt Africa]
  7. Nigeria's National Universities Commission (NUC) Approves Online Degree Programs (August 2022): The NUC has approved online degree programs for Nigerian universities, allowing students to pursue higher education online. The move aims to increase access to education and provide more flexible learning options for students. [Source: The Guardian Nigeria]
  8. Nigeria's EdTech Startup, Edukoya, Raises $500,000 in Funding (July 2022): Edukoya, a Nigerian EdTech startup that provides educational content and games for children, has raised $500,000 in funding from investors. The startup plans to use the funds to expand its operations and develop more educational content. [Source: Techpoint Africa]
  9. Nigeria's Federal Government Launches National Digital Skills Program (June 2022): The Nigerian Federal Government has launched a national digital skills program aimed at equipping Nigerians with essential digital skills. The program will be implemented in partnership with EdTech companies and will focus on teaching coding, data analysis, and other digital skills. [Source: The Punch]
  10. Nigeria's EdTech Startup, Teachable, Raises $1 Million in Funding (May 2022): Teachable, a Nigerian EdTech startup that provides educational resources and training to teachers, has raised $1 million in funding from investors. The startup plans to use the funds to expand its operations and develop more educational resources. [Source: Disrupt Africa]

These are just a few examples of the many EdTech news stories from Nigeria. The country has a growing EdTech industry, with many startups and companies working to improve access to education and provide more opportunities for learners.