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The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, has unveiled a $552.18 million initiative, the HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE‑EDU) programme, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s basic education sector. The programme is designed to address long standing challenges and enhance learning outcomes for millions of schoolchildren nationwide. …

In a bid to enhance funding and improve the quality of education, the Federal Government of Nigeria partnered with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to host a private sector roundtable in Lagos on March 25, 2026. The meeting brought together leaders from business, philanthropy, government, and development organizations to explore ways to strengthen collaboration …

  Alumni of Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua have demonstrated remarkable dedication to their alma mater, investing over ₦3.5 billion to restore and modernize the school. Their efforts have revitalized the once struggling institution, giving it a fresh start and renewed prestige. At a recent gathering in Lagos, Joseph Ohens, the Global President of the alumni …

Education stakeholders are urging schools to ensure the presence of effective guidance counsellors who can actively support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth. Many schools currently have counsellors in name only, often lacking proper resources, training, or the ability to engage meaningfully with students. Importance of Guidance Counsellors Guidance counsellors play a vital role in …

The Federal Government has announced a shortlist of 65 student innovators for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S‑VCG) programme, a key initiative aimed at promoting youth-led entrepreneurship and innovation in Nigeria. The selected students were chosen from a pool of 30,639 applicants representing 404 tertiary institutions nationwide. The S‑VCG, launched under …

The Akada Children’s Book Festival has returned for its eighth annual edition, continuing its mission to encourage reading and literacy among children. This year’s event will bring together young readers, parents, educators, and authors for a series of engaging activities designed to spark a lifelong love of books and storytelling. As Nigeria’s first and largest …

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching approach where students gain knowledge by actively engaging in projects that address real-world problems or questions. Instead of relying solely on lectures and memorization, learners explore topics through hands on tasks over a set period. This method promotes deeper understanding, practical skills, and critical thinking, but it also comes …

The flipped classroom is a modern teaching method that inverts the traditional learning process. Instead of learning new material during class and doing assignments at home, students first study instructional content like videos, readings, or online lectures on their own. Classroom time is then dedicated to interactive exercises, discussions, and problem-solving. While this approach has …