Driving Digital Excellence: How OAK PARK Is Powering Africa’s Tech Transformation
The Africa Centre of Excellence: OAU ICT-Driven Knowledge Park (OAK-PARK) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, celebrated a decade of transformative impact on 10 December 2024. As a trailblazer in digital innovation, research, and talent development, […]
WACCI at a Crossroads of Impact: From 279 Crop Varieties to National Research Leadership
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) marked its anniversary with a milestone that signals a bold new chapter in Africa’s scientific and agricultural transformation. In a moment rich with symbolism and substance, WACCI’s […]
Nigeria Cements Sustainability Preparedness Through the ACE Alliance, Ushering in a New Chapter for African Higher Education
Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC)—the country’s higher education leadership body and National Facilitation Unit for the Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) program—has taken a decisive step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of the World Bank’s […]
Ghana Shines At ACE@10: A National Showcase of Innovation and Leadership
Ghana joined the rest of Africa in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACE) Program) with a powerful showcase of national achievements, innovation, and leadership in higher education. Hosted […]
From Bench to Breakthroughs: How WACCBIP’s Decade of Capacity-Building Is Powering African Health Sovereignty
When the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) cut its tenth-anniversary cake in July 2024, the moment represented far more than celebration. It marked a milestone on Africa’s journey toward scientific […]
Feeding the Future: A Decade of CEFTER’s Innovation in Food Technology and Security
When the Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) at Benue State University, Nigeria joined the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Project in 2014, its mission was clear yet ambitious to lead the fight against […]
Decoding a Decade: ACEGID’s Journey from Genomics Pioneer to Global Health Powerhouse
For ten transformative years, the Africa Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) at Redeemer’s University, Nigeria, has stood at the forefront of Africa’s health revolution. Established in 2014 under the World Bank–supported […]
Beyond Celebration: ACE@10 Charts Bold Blueprint for African Higher Education
The ACE@10 celebration cemented the vision, and validation presenting a proud moment in African higher education. Participating centres stood tall, reflecting on 10 years of achievement. Funders and partners recognized the real-world impact of their […]
Anchored in Resilience: ACECoR’s Decade of Ocean Innovation and Coastal Stewardship
The 10th anniversary of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), University of Cape Coast, Ghana was not just a milestone; it was a continental tribute to science in action. Applauded by governments, […]