How an exodus of young Nigerians spurred a rethink on schools
How an exodus of young Nigerians spurred a rethink on schools The governor of Edo State describes a radical overhaul that is attracting attention abroad It is the right of every child to receive a quality education. Denying anyone access is not just an abuse of their rights — it also reveals a catastrophic failure which must […]
Nigeria’s education reforms and President Buhari’s GPE commitments
Nigeria’s education reforms and President Buhari’s GPE commitments The Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) was successfully completed two weeks ago, and a letter signed by President Muhammadu Buhari calls for action which must not be ignored, writes Stephen Onyekwelu. Two weeks ago, President Muhammadu Buhari wrote and signed a commitment […]
UNGA76 reveals Global Education Data Gap
UNGA76 reveals Global Education Data Gap The world’s leaders have all spoken and the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly has ended. This year’s UNGA was a hybrid — part live event, part virtual — due to the continuing impact of the COVID pandemic. Some African leaders, such as President Buhari of Nigeria, chose to travel to […]
Why this latest meeting of Nigeria’s Education Leaders is so crucial
Those in charge of basic – or primary – education in Nigeria meet together four times a year – Why this latest meeting of Nigeria’s Education Leaders is so crucial Those in charge of basic – or primary – education in Nigeria meet together four times a year. Their gathering in Benin City, Edo State […]
