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The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has opened a strategic retreat for its senior staff, aimed at repositioning the agency for more effective and sustainable delivery of basic education across the country. The programme forms part of UBEC’s efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity and align its operations with national education priorities. Declaring the event …

The Street2School Initiative has successfully concluded its one-month TechTrek2025 Bootcamp, complementing the efforts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and First E&P Development Company in promoting responsible and safe digital footprints across local communities in Nigeria. The programme, which ran from August 4 to 29, trained over 30 pupils aged nine to 17 in …

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with three nongovernmental organizations, has concluded a 16-week Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) training programme on robotics for selected secondary schools in four states of the Niger Delta. The programme, themed “Robotics for a Sustainable and Inclusive Skilled Economy,” was designed to encourage students …

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S.-based corporation, Digital Learning Network (DLN), to roll out a landmark National Digital Education Transformation Project aimed at boosting access and improving the quality of basic education in Nigeria. The MoU, signed yesterday at UBEC headquarters in Abuja, will see the …

Government at all levels, community leaders, religious institutions, and parents have been urged to place greater emphasis on the education of the girl-child and instil in her values that foster responsible womanhood. The call was made by Dr. Oludare Ogunyombo, a lecturer at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, during the launch of a book …

Education for all is not just a slogan—it is a commitment to breaking barriers that prevent children and young people from achieving their potential. Across the world, millions of children dream of becoming doctors, teachers, engineers, or leaders, but lack the opportunities to pursue those dreams due to poverty, gender inequality, or lack of access …

Arts and creativity play a vital role in shaping the holistic development of children. Beyond academic excellence, children need avenues to express themselves, build confidence, and explore their unique talents. Activities such as music, painting, drama, dance, and storytelling stimulate cognitive growth, enhance problem-solving abilities, and encourage innovative thinking. Creativity fosters emotional intelligence, helping children …

Education is one of the greatest equalizers in society, and giving every Nigerian child a fair start begins with access to quality learning from early childhood. Millions of children in Nigeria are still out of school due to poverty, cultural barriers, insecurity, and inadequate infrastructure. Without urgent interventions, these children risk being trapped in cycles …

Children represent the foundation of every society, and their well-being and education must be at the core of sustainable development efforts. Creating child-friendly policies means designing systems that prioritize children’s rights, safety, and opportunities for growth. Policies in education, healthcare, nutrition, and protection against abuse and exploitation directly shape the kind of adults children will …