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Education is the bedrock of national development, and in Nigeria, it holds the potential to transform millions of young minds into capable leaders who can compete and thrive on the global stage. Every child is born with unique abilities, dreams, and possibilities, but it is through education that these potentials are discovered, nurtured, and refined. …

The Slum and Rural Aid for African Child Development Initiative (SARAFACDI) has unveiled the second edition of its TechUpRuralGirls programme in partnership with SabiAI, an artificial intelligence-powered WhatsApp learning tool, aimed at boosting digital inclusion for rural girls in Ondo State. The programme will officially begin on September 25 at Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School, Akure, …

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has dispatched more than 140 beneficiaries of its foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme to universities in the United Kingdom, representing one of its largest international deployments in recent years. Speaking during a pre-departure orientation at the PAP headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, the administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, said the move was …

Education is a powerful tool that can transform dreams into reality, providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed. Through education, we can acquire the tools and resources needed to pursue our passions and interests, overcome obstacles, and achieve our goals. By investing in education, we can develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving …

Breaking barriers and empowering rural African children with education is crucial for the sustainable development and progress of the continent. In many rural areas, children face significant challenges in accessing quality education, including limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and societal stereotypes. However, education has the power to transform lives, providing children with the knowledge, skills, and …

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Gombe State chapter, has expressed concern over the persistent challenge of out-of-school children in the state despite ongoing government interventions. The State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Halima Mahdi, raised the issue on Thursday during an event in Gombe to commemorate the 2025 International Literacy Day. Mahdi …

Ahead of the 2025/2026 academic session, the Chairman of Òdì-Olowo/Olowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Seyi Jakande, has launched the distribution of more than 5,000 school bags and other learning materials to pupils in public primary and special needs schools across the council. Jakande explained that the initiative was aimed at easing the financial pressure …

The Federal Government has announced that the newly revised basic education curriculum is tailored to nurture patriotic and socially responsible citizens while equipping Nigerian pupils with modern, future-ready competencies. Details of the review, contained in a document from the Federal Ministry of Education and made available under the leadership of Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji …

The Almajirai system, a centuries-old Islamic learning structure originally designed to provide religious education, has in modern times become a pressing social and educational challenge in Nigeria. Thousands of children, often sent by their parents to study under Islamic teachers in distant communities, now roam the streets without adequate access to formal education, healthcare, or …