AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation policy & skills: Eswatini’s UNESWA AI Academy is using AI to train more people, including plans for AI-generated explainer videos for its Generative AI for Professionals and Educators programmes. Student achievement: Nigeria’s NECO 2026 results put Kano top nationally (74,413 candidates with five credits), with Lagos second and Oyo third—Kano credits sustained education investment. Higher education & integrity: ABU’s VC warns postgraduate students not to let AI replace critical thinking, original research, or proper referencing. Digital learning & jobs: AfDB and partners are pushing free AI training for African public servants, while UNESWA’s AI push signals growing demand for practical AI skills. Campus sustainability: Lagos State University (LASU) retained first place in West Africa in the UI GreenMetric 2026 rankings, improving its global sustainability score. Sports development: Nigeria’s Olympic Committee backs a “Catch Them Young” grassroots gymnastics festival to build school-based clubs and future Olympians. Safety & schools: South Africa saw two mass shootings this week near major cities, underscoring the wider security pressures affecting communities where students live and learn.
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