Nigerian education technology company Edves is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in classroom instruction, lesson preparation and student assessment as it seeks to improve teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes across schools. The move comes as the company marks a decade of operations, with its digital education platform now serving more than 2,300 schools across 12 countries, according to a report by The PUNCH published on October 30, 2026.
Founded in Nigeria in 2016, Edves has evolved from a school administration platform into a broader digital education service covering online learning, curriculum management and student assessments. Its AI supported tools are designed to help teachers prepare lessons, develop curriculum aligned assessments and monitor teaching practices, while enabling school administrators to gain better insight into classroom activities. The company currently supports more than 625,000 students, 57,000 teachers and 387,000 parents across Africa, Europe and North America.
The company has also participated in public sector education initiatives, including Enugu State’s Smart Green Schools programme and Anambra State’s Smart Schools initiative. These projects demonstrate the potential for digital platforms to support education management beyond individual schools by improving access to information, strengthening administrative coordination and supporting evidence based decision making. Edves Chief Executive Officer and co founder, Dimeji Falana, said the company intended to deepen its application of AI while expanding its international presence.
However, the wider adoption of AI in education will depend on schools’ access to reliable internet connectivity, electricity, appropriate devices and teachers equipped to use the technology effectively. Concerns about student data privacy, the accuracy of AI generated educational content and overdependence on automated tools will also require attention. Edves co founder and Chief Operating Officer, Dare Adebayo, said the company’s next phase of growth would be judged by measurable improvements in teaching effectiveness, administrative efficiency and student learning, rather than technology adoption alone.