Three Nigerian students are competing at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, representing Nigeria among participants from over 150 countries. Their participation highlights the role of private support in promoting gifted education in the country.

Nigerian students Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso, and Egejurum Onyedikachi are representing Nigeria at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy. They are competing against students from 154 countries in mathematics and science.

At the UNDP's pan-African edtech accelerator, Data Entry Academy from Nigeria won the top prize among twenty finalists. The competition saw ten startups recognized for their innovations, with startups from Egypt and Senegal securing the second and third places, respectively.

African universities showcased impressive performances at the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, with Nigeria achieving notable success. This event highlighted the growing capabilities of educational institutions across the continent in the field of information and communication technology.

A school in Busia County, Kenya, has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2026, ranking among the top 10 institutions globally. This recognition highlights Kenya's achievements in education excellence.

The Standard Chartered Foundation, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre and Village Capital, has announced the top 11 finalists for the Women in Tech Accelerator Nigeria, Cycle 7. This initiative aims to support and empower women entrepreneurs in the technology sector, fostering innovation and growth in the industry.