Making sacrifices to see your child in a better place in life is not new to many parents but what is truly special is raising a child who acknowledges those efforts and seeks to return the kindness of their parents.
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Global school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in unprecedented disruption to children’s education, with more than a billion students affected. Those who have returned to school are presented with new challenges – masks, social distancing, lack
A Nigerian man has taken to Facebook to share his story after becoming an Associate Professor in Cyprus, 4 years after receiving his doctorate degree. Anyi Obi revealed that he sat before a Jury of five(5) full Professors to prove
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, has said education will achieve more result if fun is added to it. Adefisayo, according to a statement signed by the Public Affairs Officer in the state Ministry of Education, Mr
The Federal Government has given school owners up to July 29 to meet all the COVID-19 guidelines released for the safe reopening of schools. The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, made this known today July 17. According to a statement
A former presidential candidate of KOWA party, Prof Remi Sonaiya, has urged the government to introduce gender equality instructions into the primary school curriculum. Sonaiya, who spoke in an interview with a Punch correspondent, said one of the ways to
Public or structured schooling is obviously the most established method for learning for kids, however, many parents are beginning to consider that homeschooling may be an excellent alternative hiding in plain sight the whole time. With the recent realities brought
The Lagos state government has clarified its position on reports making the rounds, especially on social media concerning minimum age for admission into junior secondary schools in the state. Recall that we earlier reported that Lagos state had plans to
In 2015, a rise in rape, abuse, and poverty during the deadly Ebola outbreak fueled a spike in teenage pregnancies. Consequently, a ban on pregnant girls going to school was introduced in Sierra Leone. The ban was overturned on Monday,
First Bank is making it its concern to help parents cope as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic that has seen to the closure of schools and businesses. The CEO of the bank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has announced
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has taken a giant step in the right direction and banned street begging in the state on Tuesday. The Governor said the action is to fully consolidate the free and compulsory primary and secondary
Dr Rilwanu Adamu has warned against the dangers inherent in early and compulsory marriage of the girl-child by parents. Dr Adamu, who is the current Emir of Bauchi, argued that such a practice portended grave danger for the would-be young
Kano State Governor, Abdulahi Ganduje, has revealed that the education policy in the state has reduced the menace of child-bride in the state. The governor disclosed this on Sunday night during the 2019 Human Rights Summit/Award with the theme, ‘Adopting
The European Union, United Nations and the federal government have called for the inclusion of anger management in the curriculum of basic and civil education. Also, in its on- going tripartite collaboration, which is known as the Spotlight Initiative in
President Buhari on Monday, December 2nd in Daura, Katsina State, extoled the virtues of education and said the socio-economic and political salvation of Nigeria would come from access to learning. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam
Aishatu Mohammed, the wife of Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed has revealed that she had no formal education when she married her husband. The First Lady made the revelation on Saturday at a Youth Talk ceremony organised in commemoration of the
The Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey shared key findings on childbirth demographics across Nigerian states. The report highlighted that fertility varies with education and household wealth. While women living in the poorest households have an average of 6.7 children; women
Star mom, Yvonne Nelson has some regrets about her years as a student, and it is about not being serious with her education. In an interview with Joy FM, the Ghanaian actress, filmmaker and model narrated how she had little
Research has shown that the effect of parents and what they do at home to support learning can account for 80% of a child’s academic success. This compares to schooling being directly responsible for around 20% of factors leading to
A Nigerian man,Destiny Chibuike, has stirred up a debate online after an insensitive post he made on his Facebook page. At this day and age, it’s rather worrisome that there are still people in large numbers who still think like
A woman who is 80 years old has stunned many people after enrolling in a primary school upon successfully completing her nursery education. In defiance to old age, Ms Maria Obonyo, a farmer, enrolled in Primary One at Jesus is
Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture, that is caused by damage that occurs to the immature, developing brain often before birth. Its chance of occurrence is as frequent as one in every 400 babies. Learn more
Performance of teaching applicants during the Cross River State SUBEB Primary School recruitment exercises has been shocking and nothing short of embarrassing and sad. The quality of education available to pupils in state owned schools in Nigeria has always been
Kafayat Olawale Former first lady of the United States Of America , Michelle Obama continues to enjoy the goodwill of men and women worldwide. This article highlights 7 lessons and strengths of the former first lady that has sustained her
In the pursuit of dreams, the only limitations that can stop you are the limitations you choose to see. A proud son, Stan is currently melting hearts online after he shared a beautiful story of how his mom struggled as
