Tag: #EducationForAll
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UNICEF INTEGRATES OVER 112 QUR’ANIC SCHOOLS INTO FORMAL EDUCATION IN KATSINA
In a major step towards reducing out-of-school children, UNICEF has helped integrate fewer than 112 Qur’anic (Tsangaya) schools into Katsina State’s formal education system. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, revealed this during the 2025 World Children’s Day celebration in Kano. This initiative has supported over 50,000 children, facilitating their transition from traditional…
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FIDA URGES UNIFIED ACTION AGAINST EARLY MARRIAGE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Mrs. Nnenna Eze, Chairperson of FIDA Ikeja branch, has called on governments, families, and religious institutions to unite in combating early marriage, a major driver of gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking during FIDA’s 2025 Annual Dialogue with religious leaders, themed “Strengthening Religious Institutions in Preventing GBV,” she stressed that early marriage steals girls’ freedom, education, and…
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NIGERIA SET TO REINTEGRATE OVER 1 MILLION OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN INTO EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to bring over 1 million out-of-school children back into mainstream education across Nigeria. Announced by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 69th National Council of Education summit in Akure, the initiative targets children aged 6 to 9 from 12,600 communities, focusing on enrollment in low-cost private schools…
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KADUNA GOVERNMENT TEAMS UP WITH UNICEF TO BOOST EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE IN HARD-TO-REACH AREAS
Kaduna State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has stepped up efforts to improve education and healthcare for children and women in remote communities. UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Representative, Wafa Abdelatef, assessed progress during a field visit to key sites, including Government Secondary School in Mararaban Jos upgraded with support from Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Access Bank,…
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EARLY SEX EDUCATION URGED TO FIGHT TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS
Educationists and Nigerians emphasize the vital role of early and intensified sex education in helping adolescents make informed decisions about their sexual health. Early sex education is seen as a key strategy to reduce teenage pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual abuse, while fostering healthier relationships and empowerment. Experts highlight the benefits of comprehensive sexuality…
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UBEC CHAMPIONS SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING TO BOOST INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
Breaking barriers for hearing-impaired students! The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is pushing sign language education in all basic schools to make learning truly inclusive. Executive Secretary Aisha Garba revealed a new policy institutionalizing sign language across Nigerian schools during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebrations themed “Lead a Change: Learn Sign…
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INDIA BOOSTS GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA WITH GIFT PACKS FOR DUTSE STUDENTS
Investing in girls today means a brighter tomorrow! The Indian High Commission celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child by empowering 2,000 girls at Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse. The High Commission, led by Ambassador Abhishek Singh, donated gift packs as part of global efforts to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Singh praised…
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GOVT COMMITS TO GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AS NATIONAL PRIORITY
At the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child in Abuja, the Federal Government reaffirmed its dedication to advancing quality education for girls, calling it key to national progress. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, highlighted efforts like the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education, scholarships, school feeding programs, and safe learning spaces.…
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LAGOS, UNICEF PARTNER TO MAKE EVERY CHILD COUNT WITH UNIVERSAL BIRTH REGISTRATION
UNICEF and the Lagos State Government are teaming up to ensure every child in Lagos is registered at birth—the first crucial step to protecting their rights and unlocking access to healthcare, education, and social services. At a recent Multi-Sectoral Stakeholders’ Dialogue, UNICEF’s Chief Celine Lafoucriere hailed Lagos for its impressive 94% under-five birth registration, the…
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NIGERIA FACES LITERACY CRISIS WITH OVER 60 MILLION ADULTS ILLITERATE, SAYS NMEC
Adult education now a lifeline for Nigeria’s 60 million struggling with basic literacy and numeracy. Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy (NMEC), revealed over 60 million Nigerian adults lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. Speaking at the 2025 National Council for Adult Education Conference in Kano, he emphasized adult…
