27 July 2026

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How Parents Turn Land into Education Savings

For many Nigerian families, land is more than a sign of wealth; it is a practical savings tool for future education costs. By buying early, holding for appreciation, subdividing, or developing rental units, parents create assets that can be converted when tuition bills arrive. Here are five common approaches parents use to turn their lands

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Parents Face Back-to-School Strain

As schools across Nigeria reopen, many parents are grappling with the emotional and financial pressures of the new academic session. For Ayoade, a Lagos trader, the challenge began months ago. Her two-year-old daughter is due to start school in September, but finding a daycare within budget has proved difficult. Fees in her neighbourhood range between

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Parents Struggle as Abuja Schools Resume

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

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Akwa Ibom Parents Shun Public Schools Despite Free Education Drive
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Akwa Ibom Parents Shun Public Schools Despite Free Education Drive

The Akwa Ibom Government has urged parents to enrol their children in public schools, amid falling pupil numbers despite free education policies. Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Anietie Etuk, stated that declining enrollment contradicts Governor Umo Eno’s vision of education as a foundation for sustainable development. He called on head

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