The Gombe State Government has warned parents that they risk prosecution if they fail to enrol their children in school. The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Babaji Babadidi, said on Monday that offenders face fines or up to two months in prison under the SUBEB Amendment Law 2021. Speaking at the
Over 7.4 million Nigerian boys are currently out of school, a figure that experts warn could spark a major social crisis if not addressed urgently. The alarm was raised at the 2nd Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, where youth advocacy group Boys Champions presented
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has unveiled plans by the federal government to tackle the menace of out-of-school children in Nigeria. While addressing senior reporters over the weekend in Abuja, the minister announced wide-ranging reforms to reposition the education sector with new funding, incentives, and programmes to tackle the most pressing challenges. He outlined
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria has reached 18.95 million, raising fresh concerns over the country’s growing education crisis. The figure was disclosed at an orientation programme for traditional rulers held in Numan, Adamawa State. UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office organised the event in collaboration with
The Federal Government has promised to fight harder to stop child labour in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Children’s Conference in Abuja, Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammad Dingyadi, said every child deserves to be in school, safe, and free to dream. The minister said no child should be carrying heavy loads or working
Oyeyemi Patricia Adako, the Executive Director of the Education for Autism Initiative (EAI), has called for reforms that will protect the rights of children with autism. Adako is advocating for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a vehicle that will usher in inclusive, practical solutions to the challenges faced by children with autism. According
As Nigeria marked Children’s Day 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expressed deep concern over the condition of children in the North-East, highlighting alarming gaps in education, healthcare, and protection. Speaking at a press conference in Maiduguri on Tuesday, Joseph Senesie, Chief of the UNICEF Maiduguri Field Office, revealed that 72 per cent of
Today, May 27, marks Children’s Day in Nigeria, a special day dedicated to celebrating children in Nigerian primary and secondary schools. Schools give pupils a day off to join events such as parades and excursions, recognising the critical role children play in the nation. More importantly, this day is an opportunity to reflect on the
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility in the upbringing of their children, particularly by discouraging involvement in cult-related activities. The governor appealed in his message commemorating the 2025 Children’s Day celebration. “His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, extends warm felicitations to all children in Edo State and
