Ikechukwu Onyekwelu

Ikechukwu Onyekwelu is the managing editor at Edugist and has over a decade of experience in the fields of communication and journalism. He has spent most of his professional life investigating, analysing and reporting education-focused trends, data, innovation and developments.

How social enterprises are revolutionising education in Nigeria and beyond

In a small, impoverished neighbourhood in Lagos, Nigeria, a group of children gathers eagerly under the shade of a makeshift…

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How to detect, deal with your child’s learning disorder

In the quiet corners of a Nigerian household, the story unfolds - a tale of concern, love, and resilience. A…

55 years ago

Sun rising or setting on education in the Southeast of Nigeria?

As the sun painted the sky with hues of dawn on December 29, 2023, I found myself stirring awake at…

55 years ago

5 trends reshaping the classroom in 2024

As the gears of 2024 grind into motion, the education sector finds itself at a crossroads. The echoes of the…

55 years ago

Christmas offers an opportunity to reflect on inclusive education

From our last two articles on the origins of Christmas, we have learnt long before the tale of Jesus unfolded,…

55 years ago

The Origins of Christmas – Part 2

The 19th century marked a pivotal era when Americans reshaped the celebration of Christmas, turning it from a boisterous carnival…

55 years ago

The origins of Christmas – Part 1

The roots of Christmas intertwine with ancient winter festivities that span centuries and continents. Long before the tale of Jesus…

55 years ago

Unilag wins over N11bn in research grants, awards – VC

The University of Lagos, Nigeria, has won research grants and awards worth over eleven billion naira, in 2023, Professor Folasade…

55 years ago

Navigating success: The power of soft skills

In the heart of Johannesburg, Sarah, a recent graduate with stellar academic credentials, eagerly steps into her first job interview.…

55 years ago

Top 10 universities in Africa according to Google’s Bard

Here are Africa's top 10 universities, along with justifications for their placement, according to Bard, a chat-based artificial intelligence tool…

55 years ago

Understanding climate change: A call to action for COP28

Climate change is an undeniable reality, a global challenge that demands our attention and collective efforts. It refers to long-term…

55 years ago

Wildlife, conservation education without borders

Wildlife conversation education is taking on new forms beyond the borders of the classroom. In the heart of the Serengeti,…

55 years ago

Meet first 4 female students of University of Ibadan

Meet the distinguished alumnae of the University of Ibadan, formerly University College Ibadan. These remarkable individuals have made significant contributions…

55 years ago

Ministers to prioritise foundational learning for African Union Year of Education

A collective commitment to prioritise foundational learning has emerged from the 2023 High-Level Policy Dialogue Forum on Foundational Learning, hosted…

55 years ago

Qatar Foundation’s WISE to revolutionise education in AI age

Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) has recognised the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it…

55 years ago

Ink and impact: Journalists unite to write the climate story

In the hustle and bustle of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, a diverse group of 15 journalists recently gathered at the…

55 years ago

Kenya’s PAL Network, five others each wins US$20, 000 WISE 2023 Awards prize

Kenya’s PAL Network has made the list of six winners of the Wise Innovation Summit for Education 2023 (WISE) Awards…

55 years ago

Qatar: World Innovation for Education Summit 2023 partners Edugist

Edugist has been chosen as a Media Leader partner for the 2023 World Innovation Summit for Education Summit (WISE). For…

55 years ago

5 ways climate change affects education in Nigeria

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today, and its impacts are already being felt…

55 years ago

Celebrating educational excellence: Top 10 teacher awards globally

Once upon a time, in a small town, a young girl named Sarah had a dream. She wanted to learn,…

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