Prof Oramah’s appointments to the Royal African Society Patronage and Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund herald continued recognition of his global leadership and pan-African impact

Professor Oramah served as President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank from 2015 to 2025, playing a central role in its evolution into one of Africa’s most influential financial institutions CAIRO, Egypt, June 5, 2026/ — Following a transformative decade at the helm of Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com), Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, GCON, former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank…

El Niño: The Climate Phenomenon That Shapes Global Weather Patterns

Understanding the Science Behind Rising Temperatures, Droughts, and Extreme Weather Events Representational image As weather experts warn of a possible El Niño influence during the upcoming monsoon season, concerns are growing over its potential impact on agriculture, water resources and global temperatures. Though it originates in the Pacific Ocean, El Niño is among the most powerful climate phenomena affecting weather patterns across the world. What…

NeoSpark’26 Concludes with a Spectacular Celebration of Creativity, Innovation, and the Future of Design

Mumbai, June 04: ITM Institute of Design & Media successfully concluded NeoSpark’26, the Annual Graduating Show hosted at the Andheri campus, marking a vibrant two-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and emerging talent in Mumbai. The exhibition featured immersive digital walkthroughs, short films, VFX reels, sustainable product concepts, intricate miniatures, interactive installations, and creative campaigns, offering a compelling glimpse into the future of design and media practice.…

Young Tinker Foundation Partners with OSEPA to Expand STEM Education Across Odisha

BHUBANESWAR, Odisha— Young Tinker Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, to expand hands-on STEM learning opportunities for school students across the state. The partnership will support the rollout of the foundation’s flagship “Tinker on Wheels” initiative, a mobile innovation and learning platform designed to…

Scrum.org Launches New Self-Paced Professional Scrum Master Advanced Fundamentals Training Course

Scrum.org Launches New Self-Paced Professional Scrum Master™ Advanced Fundamentals Training Course. The new course helps Scrum Masters enhance their capabilities and includes an attempt at the PSM II certification BOSTON – June 3 – Scrum.org, the Home of Scrum, announced that it has added a new self-paced course, Professional Scrum Master Advanced Fundamentals, to its online learning platform. This course for new and experienced Scrum Masters…

People with disabilities often experience poorer oral health – training could drive improved care

People with disabilities continue to face major barriers when seeking oral health care, according to new research that explored the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in different countries. The study highlights the need for enhanced training for health care professionals, more accessible services, and stronger support systems to improve equity in dental care for people with disabilities.     People with disabilities often…

ProLearn Secures INR 30 Crore Pre-Seed Round Led by BEENEXT

Bengaluru, June 3 : ProLearn, an AI-native learning platform building a real-time interactive learning companion for India’s K-12 and competitive exam students, today announced that it has raised INR 30 crore in a Pre-Seed funding round led by BEENEXT, with participation from Eximius Ventures, Antler, and several notable founders and operators as angel investors. The funds will be used to accelerate product and engineering development,…

CBSE Opens Class 12 Answer Sheet Verification and Re-Evaluation Portal After Technical Delay

New Delhi, June 2 (BNP): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially launched the online portal for Class 12 students to apply for answer sheet verification and re-evaluation, following delays linked to technical upgrades and system improvements. The portal became operational on June 2, 2026, allowing eligible students who have already accessed scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets to report discrepancies, seek…

India Skills Accelerator Charts Roadmap to Bridge Skills Gaps

Mumbai,  June 2: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  in collaboration with the World Economic Forum  today convened the High-Level Roundtable of the India Skills Accelerator (ISA) in New Delhi under the theme “From Insight to Action: Closing Skills Gaps for Growth.” The roundtable brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, international organizations and development partners to deliberate on priority actions required to bridge…

200 Over Students Celebrate Learning, Creativity, and Fun at OWIS Summer Camp 2026

Bengaluru, June 1: One World International School successfully concluded its much-awaited OWIS Summer Camp 2026 across its Sarjapur and Whitefield campuses. Bringing together more than 200 enthusiastic young learners, the camp offered an exciting blend of fun, fitness, creativity, friendship, and skill development. Over the course of the programme, students immersed themselves in a variety of engaging activities, discovering new interests, building confidence, and creating…