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In the northern regions of Nigeria, the word “Almajiri” is far more than just a label, it represents a centuries-old system, a way of
In classrooms across Nigeria and around the world, children sit with invisible tags quietly clinging to them, tags not pinned by choice, but placed
Every classroom is often filled with two set of students; the extremely brilliant ones and the one’s that don’t catch ip immediately. students falling
In every corner of the world, education is undergoing a profound transformation, not necessarily because policymakers demanded it, but because the students themselves have
Years ago, my late father—who was then chair of a local school board—quietly administered a basic test to the teachers in that school. It
There is a quiet erosion that happens to many girls, often beginning long before they even realise it. A slow, steady chipping away at
In the vast classrooms scattered across Nigeria and much of the developing world, a quiet injustice continues to thrive unnoticed. While governments and educational
Helping a child navigate the complex, high-stakes world of career choices is one of the most significant responsibilities any parent will face. In today’s
Low self-esteem in students is a silent epidemic that too often goes unnoticed until its effects become deeply rooted. It is not merely a
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, being a subject expert is no longer enough. The modern teacher must function as a communicator, technologist, psychologist,
University life, for many students, represents a time of transformation, autonomy, and opportunity. It is the bridge between adolescence and adulthood, a space where
The most dangerous thing in many African communities isn’t violence or disease—it’s the silence of empty classrooms. Right now, 272 million children and youth
In the rapidly transforming landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging not as a threat to teachers, but as a critical partner in
In Nigeria, university strikes have become a tragic tradition; expected, predictable, and devastating. For over two decades, they have functioned as a recurring disruption
In 2025, Nigeria finds itself in a paradox. On one hand, its young population popularly known as Gen Z is one of the most
For anyone planning to study, work, or migrate to an English-speaking country, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is more than just a
In a country where the number of university graduates far exceeds available jobs, Nigerian youths are constantly being told that the key to employment
Though largely unregulated, private tutoring sometimes called “lesson”, “home coaching”, or “extra moral” has become embedded in the Nigerian education experience. It thrives in
At the heart of every thriving education system lies a community of empowered, competent, and continually evolving teachers. They are the builders of minds,
In Nigerian classrooms, English is not merely a language of instruction; it is a gatekeeper to opportunity, status, and perceived intelligence. Since colonial times,