The Equality Development and Research Centre (EDR Centre) has organised an anti-bullying training programme at Meadowlands Secondary School, Durumi, Abuja, aimed at fostering inclusivity and mutual respect among students.

Earlybrite, a leading edtech company dedicated to revolutionizing K-12 education, has partnered with Goago, a renowned educational company, to launch a campaign against bullying in schools across Africa. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of bullying and empower students, educators, and parents to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.…

Child Advocate, Dr Rosemary Odigbo, has called for collaboration of stakeholders in addressing bullying and assaults in schools.

A group of students from the School of Media and Communication at the Pan-Atlantic University have embarked on an outreach programme to schools in the Ibeju-Lekki area, raising awareness about the dangers of bullying in secondary schools and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion among young learners. The campaign is part of the students’…

Worried by the rising incidents of bullying among school students, Nigeria's Equality Development and Research Centre (EDR Centre) has declared war against bullying among school students in the country. The war was declared by the centre with the commencement of in-depth anti-bullying training across schools in the country to foster an environment of respect and…

The Federal Government has taken swift action against bullying at Federal Government College, Enugu, by suspending 13 students involved in a recent incident. The Guardian reports that a trending video on social media captured a gang assault of an SS1 student by a group of students on November 7, 2024. Reacting to the incident, Minister…

Bullying is a pervasive issue that transcends borders, impacting millions of children and adolescents globally. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene suburbs of Europe, bullying manifests in various forms, leaving enduring scars on its victims for reasons ranging from jealousy to social status-related reasons. Bullying presents itself in diverse forms, encompassing physical…

Disturbed by the rising cases of bullying in both schools and workplaces, Nigeria’s Equality Development and Research Centre (EDR) has launched an anti-bullying initiative to address bullying through a comprehensive and holistic approach.

“I was bullied by my classmate who is older than me,” said a student of an upscale private boarding secondary school in Ikeja, Lagos. The reason for his bullying was as flimsy as it was unconscionable. “He said I did not call him when my parents came [during a visit day],” the student told Guardian…

Iremide Adesoga, 12, cries every single night before he sleeps. The thought of going to school every morning to face some of his classmates who continually torment him is demoralising. He attends one of the popular private secondary schools in Lagos.

Chrisland School has enjoined its learners to speak up against all forms of bullying and emphasised the need to stay safe throughout the term.

Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) has expelled two students involved in a bullying incident captured on video that went viral. The university's management expelled two students out of five who were captured as bullies in the video, while the two others were exonerated and one was issued a warning. The…