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State Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Schools, Introduces New Education Policies
The Kogi State Government has placed an immediate ban on graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state. The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday in Lokoja, the state capital. Jones declared: “The practice of incessant graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary, and …
Education: Preventing Dropouts Through School-Based Health Programs
Education is often hailed as the surest path out of poverty, but that path becomes steep and treacherous when young people struggle with preventable health issues. Absenteeism, disengagement, and ultimately school dropout often begin with something as simple as toothache, asthma, or menstrual discomfort. School-based health programs—comprehensive initiatives that deliver medical, mental, and preventive services …
UBEC Unveils New Template to Unlock N68bn Dormant Education Funds
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has stressed the urgent need for a new and user-friendly template for preparing work plans, saying the old system in use for over a decade has hindered states from accessing billions of naira meant for basic education development. Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at a training workshop for …
The Role of Scholarships and Sponsorship in Unlocking Children Dreams
Scholarships and sponsorship play a vital role in unlocking children’s dreams by providing them with access to quality education, opportunities, and resources that might otherwise be out of reach. For many children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, financial constraints can be a significant barrier to pursuing their educational and career aspirations. Scholarships and sponsorship programs …
Education: Giving Every Child a Fair Start Through Learning
Education is the key to unlocking the potential of every child, regardless of their background or circumstances. It provides a fair start in life, equipping children with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed. Quality education can break the cycle of poverty, promote social mobility, and foster a more equitable society. Every child deserves …
NGO Trains 96 Out-of-School Girls in Tech Skills Across Osun State
A non-governmental organization, Value-Orientation for Community Enhancement (VOCE), has successfully trained 96 out-of-school girls in Osun State in application development and website design, alongside science education. Disclosing this in a statement on Thursday, the Executive Director of VOCE, Ademola Adebisi, said the initiative was designed to equip young girls with 21st-century digital skills to prepare …
FG Holds Maiden National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee Meeting in Kaduna
The maiden edition of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee meeting has commenced at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, organized by the Federal Education Quality Assurance Service Department of the Ministry of Education. The three-day meeting, scheduled from September 2 to 4, is being held under the theme “Improving Education Quality Assurance Policies, …
G4EP Launches Free Training to Empower Nigerian Girls Through Digital and Creative Skills
The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has unveiled a nationwide training initiative aimed at equipping young girls with creative and digital skills, describing the move as a vital step toward empowering the girl-child through education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. In a statement made available to the press on Tuesday, the organisation explained that …
How Education Prepares Nigerian Children Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow
Education is the foundation upon which the future of every nation is built, and for Nigeria, it holds the key to transforming the enormous potential of its young population into lasting progress. The children in classrooms today are being prepared not only to pass examinations but to navigate a rapidly changing world where technology, creativity, …