Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that promoting access to quality education for millions of children in need of it “is an urgency of now” for the international community, including donor agencies and development partners. Speaking at an event on the sidelines of the 2023 United Nations General Assembly in New York, AbdulRazaq explained…

I think the greatest challenge to youth leadership in Nigeria is lack of faith! On the one hand, the older generations do not believe in the capacity of the younger ones to take charge and actually do a good job.

Nigeria, the giant of Africa, possesses enormous potential for economic growth and development. With a young and burgeoning population, the country is well-positioned to take advantage of its demographic dividend. However, a critical obstacle stands in the way, the glaring skills gap that exists between the education system and the demands of the job market.…

In a move that holds immense promise for the future of education in Nigeria, NewGlobe has formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). This groundbreaking partnership, forged on the heels of NewGlobe's participation in the 2023 Induction Program for newly elected and re-elected Governors, aims to catalyze transformational…

Years of disrupted schooling have left Ukrainian children struggling to learn language, maths and reading skills in the wake of the pandemic and Russia's invasion, the United Nations warned Tuesday.

MacDella Mackie Cooper – also known by many as “Liberia’s Angel” – was born in Monrovia, Liberia. She enjoyed a happy and loving childhood until her life was deeply affected by the Liberian Civil War.

The reported increases in tuition fees by various tertiary institutions is unrealistic, a step hostile to education and the development of Nigeria’s human capital.

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In a move that has raised concerns on the fate of indigent students, authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have made a startling decision to increase school fees substantially, a decision that has been widely criticised by all concerned, reports IYABO LAWAL. As the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and other universities announce an increase in…

The Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, yesterday said: “Nigeria is ill-prepared for development, if it does not address its 20 million out-of-school children.”

Hawa used to relish competing with her cousin for top marks in school until, eight months ago, she fell pregnant.

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has said investing and prioritising fruitful education systems is essential, especially as Sub-Saharan Africa is not lacking potential with its rapidly growing population of young people. AbdulRasaq, who is the Chairman of Nigeria Governors forum, said with Africa’s potential, education is the greatest human capital opportunity the world…