The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN) has expressed concern over the declining state of Nigeria’s education system, warning that poor funding, brain drain, and weak governance are undermining national development. COSFAN, made up of Nigerians who have benefited from Commonwealth scholarships, fellowships, and training programmes abroad, draws members from academia, public
Examination malpractice has quietly grown into one of the biggest threats to Nigeria’s education system, eroding values, killing hard work, and weakening the nation’s future. In many schools, passing an examination no longer depends on Study and preparation but on cheating and shortcuts. Teachers, principals, examiners, and even parents are often accomplices. From impersonation in
As schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) resume today, many parents are expressing worry and frustration over how to meet the rising cost of their children’s education. For many families, the start of a new academic year is no longer a joyful moment but a period of financial struggle. Inflation, unemployment, and the high
The Cross River State Ministry of Education has scheduled a stakeholders’ meeting with private school proprietors to address issues affecting the sector. The Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, announced the meeting while receiving members of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), who paid him a courtesy visit in Calabar. The
The University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute (DLI) has marked World Distance Learning Day with a campaign highlighting that millions of Nigerians remain locked out of education due to poverty, geographical barriers, and other socioeconomic challenges. The event, held on campus and in the Iwaya-Yaba community on August 28, featured a sensitisation walk and outreach
An education expert has urged greater private sector involvement in Nigeria’s education system, warning that government efforts alone cannot address the challenges of out-of-school children and poor learning outcomes. Leadership consultant Femi Oluyemi said while federal and state initiatives to reform education were commendable, they needed to be supported by private organisations and community-led projects
“Sir, I know I will never make it in life. My teacher already told me.” Those words came from a teenage boy after class. His eyes were steady, but his voice was empty. The teacher had not beaten him or suspended him. He had only spoken, but his words killed the boy’s dream. The boy
A Bauchi-based civil society organisation, the Young Leaders Network, in partnership with the Malala Fund, has organised a Bi-annual Stakeholders’ Forum in support of the girl-child education under the Strengthening Advocacy for Girls’ Education (SAGE) Project. The groups at a forum emphasised that the girl-child education faces challenges, and these challenges can only be collectively
A disturbing trend known as “Marker Day” is getting out of control in Bauchi State’s public schools, raising concerns over moral decline and institutional silence. Initially introduced as a celebratory event marking graduations and academic milestones, Marker Day has evolved into a platform for indecent behaviour, particularly among students in government-run schools. Out of 23
Students of LEA Nomadic Primary School in Rugan Wakili Buba, Paiko Kore, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have resorted to learning under trees in the absence of learning facilities. Upon visiting the school, MonITNG revealed that it has no classrooms, furniture, or learning materials. The organisation urged Nyesom Wike, the FCT
