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Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunities for a brighter future. In Nigeria, millions of children still face barriers to accessing quality education, whether due to poverty, lack of infrastructure, cultural practices, or insecurity. For a nation as vast and promising as Nigeria, ensuring that …

Education is not only about teaching children how to read, write, and solve mathematical problems; it is about shaping the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. A holistic approach to children’s education recognizes that true learning goes beyond academics. It focuses on nurturing emotional well-being, instilling values, and creating an environment where children can develop into …

Education remains the most powerful tool for creating opportunities and shaping the future of every Nigerian child. It is the bridge that connects dreams to reality, transforming potential into achievement and breaking the cycle of poverty that has held many families back for generations. When a child gains access to quality education, doors open—doors to …

The future of Nigeria rests firmly in the hands of its children, and the path to national transformation begins with a strong, inclusive, and forward-looking education system. Education has always been recognized as the foundation of human and societal development, yet in Nigeria, millions of children are still denied this basic right due to poverty, …

The United for Kids Foundation (UKF), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting underserved children in Nigeria, has successfully concluded its 2025 pre-high school summer camp — a week-long learning and cultural programme designed for public primary school leavers across Lagos State. This year’s camp, themed “Exploring Asia,” hosted over 100 pupils drawn from four public …

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has formally adopted the Luminah 2030 programme into its operations, work plans, and budgets, pledging to scale the initiative nationwide in collaboration with state education boards. The commitment was announced on Friday in Abuja during the official handover of Luminah 2030 to UBEC. The programme, launched in March 2025 …

Nigeria’s education sector recorded a landmark development on Monday with the official launch of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Digital Teacher Licensing and Registration Portal in Abuja. The event, held at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, brought together senior government officials, teacher unions, civil society leaders, development partners, and education advocates, all rallying …

The Nigerian insurance industry is preparing to host the 2025 Education Conference of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), scheduled for October 12–15, 2025, at the iconic Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. Organized by the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) on behalf of the Nigerian insurance market, the conference will bring together delegates from Nigeria, …

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has reiterated the Commission’s dedication to closing the gap between planning and actual performance in Nigeria’s basic education sector, with the goal of ensuring access to quality education for every child. Speaking at the 27th Quarterly Meeting of UBEC Management with the Executive …