According to organisers, a school in Busia has been named among the global finalists for the 2026 education prize. The school serves children from a vulnerable fishing community that faces challenges such as poverty, recurrent flooding, high HIV prevalence, orphanhood, early marriages, and entrenched beliefs that hinder educational aspirations for young people.

A non-governmental organisation has constructed a thatched school in a remote community in Jigawa State to support nomadic education, according to Punch. The facility is intended to serve more than 300 children, offering both Western and Islamic learning. The initiative aims to expand access to education for nomadic families in the area.

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.

PBAT Feeds has launched an initiative aimed at providing nutritional support to 30,000 pupils in Lagos, addressing the issue of hunger that affects students' ability to learn. According to Adebowale, many children come to school eager to learn but struggle to perform due to inadequate nutrition.

Zubairu Salihu, the Principal of the Government Day Secondary School in Niger State, disclosed that terrorists had warned his community against Western education, leading to the closure of his school in May 2021. He made this statement during a press conference in New Bussa, where he also mentioned that the terrorists subsequently burnt down schools in the area, according to Daily Trust.

Nabisunsa Girls’ School in Uganda has recently transitioned from using firewood to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking, part of a broader trend among Ugandan schools adopting cleaner cooking technologies. This shift aims to reduce deforestation, improve air quality, and enhance kitchen safety, coinciding with Vivo Energy's expansion of its LPG programme.