Tag: #EducationForAll
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SWEDISH ENVOY, EDUCATION ADVOCATES SEEK LIFELINE FOR SCHOOL SERVING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN
The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Anna Westerholm, and education advocates have called for urgent support for the Not Forgotten Initiative (NFI) School in Abuja, urging government, donors and private organisations to help secure a permanent home for the learning centre. The appeal follows an eviction notice that has cast uncertainty over the future of the…
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MALALA DAY: STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR STRONGER ACTION ON GIRLS’ EDUCATION
Young female filmmakers and education advocates have called on governments and development partners to tackle school dropout and child marriage, stressing that every girl deserves access to quality education. The appeal was made during a Malala Day film screening in Abuja, where girls used storytelling to highlight the barriers preventing many from completing school. A…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN INCLUSIVE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED LEARNERS
Stakeholders are advocating stronger support for inclusive Mathematics education to help learners with visual impairment achieve their full potential. The call comes amid concerns that many visually impaired students continue to face barriers such as inadequate learning materials, limited assistive devices and insufficiently trained teachers. Experts say these challenges can affect academic performance and reduce…
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MEDIA URGED TO PUSH 12-YEAR BASIC EDUCATION FOR GIRLS
Advocates say extending Universal Basic Education to 12 years could curb early marriage and boost opportunities for young girls. The Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative has called on media professionals to champion a 12-year basic education policy in Nigeria. The appeal was made by Programme Director Ummi Bukar during a two-day workshop for journalists…
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N1BN SCHOLARSHIP FUND LAUNCHED FOR 1,000 MIVA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Tunji Olowolafe Foundation opens doors for aspiring Nigerian leaders. The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation has unveiled a N1 billion “Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship”, set to sponsor 1,000 students at Miva Open University over five years. The initiative, launched in Lagos, honors the late wife of foundation founder Tunji Olowolafe on her first anniversary. Olowolafe said the…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
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GROUP DEMANDS STRUCTURED CRACKDOWN ON SCHOOL GENDER VIOLENCE
Nearly half of primary school pupils surveyed have experienced gender-based violence experts say it’s time for a coordinated national response. The Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative (YcDEI) is calling for a structured, two-pronged strategy targeting both teachers and pupils to tackle school-related gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria’s primary schools. Speaking in Ibadan, the group’s Executive…
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SOKOTO EXPANDS EARLY EDUCATION DRIVE TO TACKLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS
With over 66% of children out of school, Sokoto is scaling up early education, building mega schools, and launching digital programmes to bring thousands of children back into classrooms. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is ramping up Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and rolling out bold reforms to tackle…
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EX-OYO FIRST LADY RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BLIND PUPILS, SAYS DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY
Humanitarian outreach sparks fresh call for collective responsibility as visually impaired pupils seek more support. Former Oyo State First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, has urged Nigerians to embrace compassion and consistent giving, stressing that physical disability should never be mistaken for inability. She made the appeal during a humanitarian visit to the Nigeria Training…
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STEM EDUCATION FOR GIRLS CRUCIAL TO CLOSING GENDER GAP—UNILORIN PROFESSOR URGES
Professor Deborah Adekeye of the University of Ilorin is calling on the federal government to boost support for girls’ education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as a key way to expand opportunities for Nigerian girls. Speaking during the university’s 293rd inaugural lecture titled “Breaking the Glass Ceiling for African Women: Insight from Gender…
