There is serious trouble in Nigeria’s education system, and many people are pointing fingers at universities. However, the real problem begins at the ground level — inside our primary and secondary schools. In many parts of the country, children transition from class to class without mastering the fundamentals. Some cannot read or write well, yet
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for increased investment to support foundational and pre-primary education in both national and sub-national budgets and development plans. Juliet Chiluwe, the Chief of the UNICEF Enugu Field Office, made the call at a press briefing in Enugu to mark the 2025 Day of the African Child. Chiluwe,
Non-profit organisation Teach For Nigeria (TFN) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving foundational learning outcomes and expanding life opportunities for children from low-income backgrounds nationwide. The organisation made this known during a virtual press conference held to commemorate its fifth anniversary. During the event, TFN also announced the opening of its application portal for the
Prof. Saidou Madougou, Director of the African Union’s Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, revealed that over 90% of 10-year-olds in Africa struggle with reading simple texts and performing basic mathematical tasks. Despite increasing access to education, this situation remains a primary concern for the continent. Madougou made this statement on Wednesday during the
Nigeria’s education crisis remains a significant issue, with a report from UNICEF in 2024 revealing that 70% of children cannot read simple sentences or solve fundamental math problems. In northern Nigeria, the problem is even more severe, as poverty, insecurity, and underfunded schools hinder educational progress. In Sokoto and Zamfara, however, a revolutionary change is
