In most parts of Northern Nigeria, school gates no longer swing open with the joy and excitement of learning. Instead, many now creak with fear. In places like Kano State, insecurity has become the most significant threat to education, depriving children of their right to learn and grow. Over the years, schools in the North
When 25-year-old Blessing Matthew received her NYSC posting letter to a rural village in Zamfara State, she knew it would be tough. However, nothing could have prepared her for the reality she met. “No electricity, no proper accommodation, and only three teachers handling over 100 pupils,” she said in a tired voice. “I had to
Kaduna State University (KASU) students are voicing their concerns over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as unnecessary and harmful to their education. Under the banner of Concerned Kaduna State Students, the students called on Governor Uba Sani to intervene and address the issues that led to the
Despite Kano State’s significant educational investment, pupils at Government Secondary School (GSS) Kumbotso continue to learn in severely deteriorated classrooms. This situation has persisted for nearly a year, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector. In 2025, Kano State allocated ₦168.35 billion to education, representing 31% of
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, revealing that more than 75% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400. This alarming statistic has intensified concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current educational curriculum in preparing students for tertiary education. In response to the dismal
