The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has praised the Kaduna State Government for its outstanding efforts in improving basic education. Speaking at the KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 in Kaduna, she stated that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children and increasing access
China and Nigeria may both be developing nations with large populations, but when it comes to education, the gap between the two countries is as wide as day and night. China, decades ago, made a bold decision that changed its future — it invested heavily in education and infrastructure. Between the late 1940s and the
Without a doubt, Nigeria’s education system is in a state of crisis, and it is costing the country significantly, particularly in terms of human capital development and economic growth. Whether it is poor school infrastructure, outdated curricula or the highest number of out-of-school children in the world, the signs of stagnation are there for any
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has expressed sadness over the growing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, particularly among the country’s most vulnerable populations. CSACEFA Moderator Peculiar Caleb disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Thursday, following a two-day meeting of the coalition’s Facilitating Committee in Abuja. Caleb, who also
The Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) Project, an initiative of the Kaduna State Ministry of Education, has extended its Back-to-School Campaign to Unguwan Shanu, Kaduna North Local Government Area. ROOSC, inaugurated on Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2025, plans to create awareness in Kaduna communities about the project and encourage parents and guardians to return their children and
SOS Children’s Villages has revealed that approximately 10.5 million children in Nigeria are not attending school. Many children also lack proper learning materials. Eghosa Erhumwunse, the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, made this announcement while introducing a new partnership with IUX. The goal is to reduce the number of out-of-school children, especially in
On the occasion of International Children’s Day 2025, the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr Danladi Jatau has reaffirmed the commitment of the 7th Assembly to enacting laws and passing resolutions aimed at safeguarding children’s rights and promoting their education. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Jibrin Gwamna,
The Nigerian government has officially launched a new project aimed at addressing the country’s growing crisis of out-of-school children. The initiative, known as the Alternate Education and Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, was unveiled in Abuja and marks a significant step toward providing inclusive education and nutrition to underserved communities. Minister of Humanitarian
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
On May 15, 2025, Professor Osifunke Sekinah Ekundayo of the University of Ibadan delivered the institution’s 580th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Speaking Up for the Numerous Voiceless Children Shut Out of School in Nigeria: An Endless Odyssey?” at Trenchard Hall. She called for a constitutional amendment to make free and compulsory basic education a legally enforceable
