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NABTEB Begins Review of 26 Trade Syllabi to Equip Students with 21st-Century Skills
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced a comprehensive review and validation of 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges across Nigeria. The opening ceremony of the review workshop took place on Monday at the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Abuja. In his welcome address, NABTEB’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. …
How Education Unlocks Doors of Possibility for Nigerian Children
Education is more than a classroom experience; it is a lifeline that unlocks doors of possibility for Nigerian children. In a country where millions of young people face the challenges of poverty, insecurity, and limited opportunities, education serves as the bridge between despair and hope, between limitation and possibility. Every child who gains access to …
How We Can Build a Better Africa Through Children Education
Education is the most powerful tool for transforming societies, and if Africa is to rise into its full potential, the journey must begin with educating its children. Children represent not just the future of the continent but also the foundation of the present. A society that neglects the education of its youngest generation risks perpetuating …
Parents Battle Rising Costs as New School Year Resumes Across Nigeria
As schools resume today in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), many parents are grappling with the difficult reality of securing enough money to fund their children’s education. For countless families, the start of a new academic session brings more anxiety than excitement, as financial constraints overshadow their hopes for their wards’ future. The tough economic …
Education Reform: NAS Calls for Increased Funding, Digital Inclusion, and Transparency
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, describing it as a “national emergency.” The group warned that unless urgent interventions are made, millions of out-of-school children risk being condemned to a life of poverty, exclusion, and crime. The association made the call in a statement issued …
Experts Push for Curriculum Reform to Embed Green Education in Nigerian Schools
Education and environmental experts have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s school curricula to mainstream environmental sustainability knowledge and foster eco-friendly practices among students. The call was made at the Green School Activation Summit, organised by the Advance Initiative for International Development (AIIDEV) at the Centre for Sustainable Development (CEDEV), University of Ibadan, Oyo State. …
The Role of Parents in Driving Education Across Africa
The role of parents in driving education across Africa cannot be overstated. Parents are the first teachers of every child, and the values, lessons, and encouragement they provide at home form the foundation upon which formal learning is built. In many African societies, education is seen not just as a pathway to personal success, but …
From Classrooms to Communities: Creating Equal Opportunities for Children
From classrooms to communities, creating equal opportunities for children is one of the most powerful ways to build a fairer and stronger society. Education is not just about what happens within the four walls of a classroom; it is about shaping environments where every child, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive. When children …
Building Brighter Futures: Empowering African Children Through Education
Building brighter futures for Africa begins with empowering its children through education. Education is not just a tool for personal growth; it is the cornerstone of societal development, economic progress, and long-term stability. Across the continent, millions of children still face barriers to accessing quality learning, yet every investment made in education brings immeasurable returns—not …