Joining CNBC Africa to discuss education and employment trends on the continent for 2023 is Fadl Al-Tarzi, CEO of Nexford University.

January 2023

It is easy to think that the educational institutions we access to acquire skills have always been fit for purpose. Whether it be wars, plagues, economic booms or busts, educational institutions have had to evolve to respond to the external pressures they face. But the reality is that some are much better at adapting to change than others.

January 2023

A majority of learners agree that online learning is much better than traditional classroom settings, according to a SHIFT Learning survey which found that over 70% of learners reported this in their experience. The learners also reported that they retained up to 60% more from eLearning than they would with the other methods – compared to classroom learners who reported that they barely retained 10% of what was taught.

December 2022

There is no doubting the drive towards digital transformation, and the impact it brings, is accelerating. We can see it with the rise of fintech opening up financial inclusion for millions, or telemedicine and healthtech solutions transforming the healthcare sector. But these “tech” innovations are often driven by startups disrupting their respective industries, rather than by the digital transformation taking place within large corporations.

December 2022

In today's highly competitive Kenya job market, people are trying to gain an edge by adding more skills to their repertoire. They may wish to pursue a certificate, diploma, degree, or postgraduate program that they believe will provide them with the necessary skills to compete in the global job market. Some are already working and are unwilling to quit their jobs to pursue on-campus higher education. They want to work and study at the same time.

November 2022

Reuters has reported that the Ghanaian economy expanded 4.8% in the second quarter of 2022, spurned by growth in the fishing, manufacturing, and education services sectors, making it one of the top destinations for people searching for work in West Africa.

October 2022

Nigeria Innovation Summit in its 7th year is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy, governments, investors, policymakers, and players in the tech and innovation ecosystem to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends and opportunities to innovate solutions that solve unique challenges within Nigeria, and the African continent at large.

October 2022

Over the weekend, Nexford University held its second graduation ceremony in Nigeria. Four hundred students were seated in their graduation gowns, eager to accept their BBAs and MBAs from the online university. Nexford University is a US-licensed online university that allows its “learners”—as they are called—to study at their own pace.

September 2022

While debates are going on as to when the 2022 ASUU strike would be called off, Nexford university celebrated 400 graduates at the graduation ceremony held in Lagos on Saturday.

Those in attendance included Ebuka Obi Uchendu, CEO of Sterling Bank Abubakar Suleiman, Olamidun Ogundoyin, Teni the Entertainer, and Joe Abah.

September 2022

Former Super Eagles , Victor Ikpeba, and the Country Director of American-based University Nexford, Olamidun Ogundoyin, have called for the development of grassroots sports in the country to help discover young talent in Nigeria, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The duo made this assertion at the sideline of the novelty match organised by Nexford University in Lagos on Friday.

September 2022

LAGOS – Three graduates of Nexford University in Nigeria have emerged as finalists in the entrepreneurship scheme organised by the institution to assist its graduates in their chosen fields after a thorough process where contestants pitched their business proposals before a team of experts.

September 2022

A chess player and winner of a community novelty game, Jamiu Ninilowo has been awarded with a 100% BBA Scholarship by Nexford University in collaboration with Chess in Slums Africa. Ninilowo’s scholarship is accompanied by a laptop, and an internet modem to support his academic needs.

September 2022

U.S.-based online university platform Nexford University has raised $8 million in a Series A round co-led by New Markets Venture Partners and Learn Capital, two prominent edtech venture capital firms in the U.S. that have invested in Pathstream, Udemy and Coursera. New Markets Venture Partners general partner Jason Palmer and Learn Capital managing partner Greg Mauro will join Nexford’s board.

September 2022

President Joe Biden announced the federal government will repay up to $10,000 of student loan debt for those earning less than $125,000 annually and further extended the COVID-19 student loan repayment moratorium through the end of this year. The moratorium had previously been extended only through Aug. 31.

August 2022

Nexford University, a Washington DC-based next-generation university has announced its recent partnership with PiggyVest, an African-based fintech that helps over three million customers achieve their financial goals through easy savings and investment.

June 2022

Washington D.C., 5 May 2022 - Nexford University (@nexford), the Washington DC-based next-generation university platform, announces the launch of its 'Career Coalition' in partnership with major employers. The coalition aims to bridge gaps between employers and Nexford University to the benefit of talent across the world.

May 2022

Everybody has a take on the Great Resignation, blaming everything from government handouts to the COVID-19 pandemic to laziness amongst young people. Fadl Al-Tarzi attributes the historic turnover and tight labor market to education.

April 2022

We meet with Fadl Al Tarzi, founder and CEO of US-based Nexford University, the tech-powered university that’s gaining massive momentum in the MENA region, with Egypt being their second-fastest-growing market.

March 2022

The notion of the skills shortage has become a commonplace lament among business leaders. Their experience of being unable to find suitable candidates is the result of several parallel trends connected to the tectonic shift in the economy caused by digitization.

March 2022

In order to improve Egypt’s educational system, there needs to be a whole new mindset regarding the aims and values of education.

December 2021

"By allowing people to pay for their tuition on a monthly basis and with the tuition fee as affordable as it is, one can earn an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) for less than $3,000 (P150,000) with the quality of a program directly comparable to universities charging 10 or 15 times more"

November 2021

As a next-generation American university that is tech-enabled, Nexford University is positively impacting lives around the world, particularly here in Africa. In June this year, the company announced a $10.8 million pre Series A funding round which was led by Dubai-based Global Ventures. Since then, Nexford University has launched new products in readiness for its next growth phase.

November 2021

In the past few weeks, Nexford University began a series of activities for its GO MAD (Go Make a Difference) campaign which challenges people to make a difference by earning a global degree that gives them a competitive edge and an opportunity to make a real impact wherever they go.

October 2021

"By allowing people to pay for their tuition on a monthly basis and with the tuition fee as affordable as it is, one can earn an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) for less than $3,000 (P150,000) with the quality of a program directly comparable to universities charging 10 or 15 times more"

September 2021

Sterling Bank Plc and Nexford University, a United States-based next generation online university, have announced a new partnership that will create a global emerging markets’ talent pipeline known as “Fund Your Future” as part of Nexford’s wider ‘Learn to Earn’ for emerging markets.

August 2021

Nexford University, a Washington D.C. based, next-generation online university – announces a major new partnership with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest commercial banks.

August 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn about the recurring patterns that can be anticipated and avoided.

July 2021

Two profound problems face the higher education sector globally — affordability and relevance. Whether you live in Africa, Europe, or the U.S., a major reason why people don’t go to university or college or even drop out because they cannot afford tuition fees. On the other hand, relevance shows the huge gap between what traditional universities teach and what global employers actually look for. It’s not a secret that universities focus a bit too much on theory.

June 2021

The university will use the money raised to fuel its regional expansion plans particularly in Asia, continue building products to deliver skills employers are looking for, and expand its B2B offerings.

June 2021

With the new funding, Nexford has raised a total of $15.3 million to date. The company has raised $4.5 million in its seed funding round in 2019.

According to Noor Sweid, General Partner at Global Ventures, Nexford University is redressing the mismatch between the supply of talent and the demands of today’s digital economy. “We are thrilled to partner with Fadl and the Nexford team on their journey toward expanding access to universal quality higher education in emerging markets,” she said.

June 2021

Over the past few years, there has been the emergence of a number of alternative credential providers trying to provide students with the necessary skills to earn and make a living. Nexford University is one of such platforms, and today, it has a closed $10.8 million pre-Series A funding round.

June 2021

Known to improve performance, supplemental learning enhances learning outcomes. By filling in the gaps in the education offered in both state and private schools, students score better on tests and improve their chances of entering college or finding jobs by making use of supplemental learning. Online learning also has the potential to reduce the skills gap and make university graduates more competitive and relevant in today’s digital workforce. Nexford, a fully virtual university, now allows students to earn world-recognised and accredited degrees at an affordable monthly fee.

June 2021

Nexford University, an online university based in Washington DC, announced that it would be planting a tree in India and Africa for every learner enrolled. As of February, the school has planted over 2,339 trees in its ‘Plant a Tree Initiative.’ In commemoration of the Earth Day on April 22, PREMIUM TIMES spoke with the founder of the school, Fadl Al Tarzi, on the initiative.

April 2021

Two hundred pioneer students recently bagged their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Nexford University in Lagos in what has been described as a milestone for the institution.

April 2021

Two lovebirds have celebrated their wins on social media after bagging MBA at the same time despite the many challenges that came their way.

March 2021

Advisory board member of Nexford University, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has canvassed public-private partnership in Nigeria’s education sector. The country’s former Minister of Education said this at the graduation of the university’s first class of Nigerian MBA students.

March 2021

We were delighted to hold our first local graduation ceremony in Lagos in March. There our MBA graduates from 2020/2021 got to meet the Nexford team, fellow graduates, listen to keynote speakers — Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Ituah Ighodalo & Iyin Aboyeji — and celebrate their achievements together. We salute them and their achievements.

March 2021

“We actually developed a big data approach to using artificial intelligence,” said Fadl Al Tarzi, founder and CEO of Nexford University, which was founded two years ago and offers 100% online classes.

March 2021

When the global pandemic happened, Kevin McFadgen knew his opportunity had arrived: earn the bachelor’s degree he has always dreamed of

December 2020

Nexford was named the ‘Most Innovative Higher Education Brand, US’ at the Global Brands Awards 2020

November 2020

Understanding that an investment in knowledge pays the best interests, the bank recently signed an agreement with Washington DC-based Nexford University by sponsoring secondary school leavers in Nigeria to earn international undergraduate degrees under a maximum duration of three years. To also gain hands-on expertise, they will be concurrently engaged by Sterling Bank to serve in specific capacities in a work-study arrangement.

September 2020

The Washington DC-based university unveils Entrepreneurship Scholarship and INR 1.4 Crore funding opportunity for scholarship graduates.

August 2019

The Washington DC-based university unveils Entrepreneurship Scholarship and $200,000 funding opportunity for scholarship graduates.

August 2019

While entrepreneurs can learn a lot by looking at where they went wrong in building their businesses, it can be even more powerful and insightful to study and learn from what they did right. We asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council members to share the important decisions they made early in their startup journeys that they believe contributed to their present-day success. Here are the choices they feel have helped most in their growth.

March 2019

“As a key player in the Egyptian market for over eight decades, investing in human capital is part and parcel of our sustainable growth strategy,” said Amr Allam, Co-CEO of Hassan Allam Holding. “Directly helping people in the community in which we do business gain important career-advancement skills is fundamental to our nation’s growth story.”

December 2018