Education
July 22, 2026
FG Cuts Textbook Fees, Launches Reform to Improve Children’s Learning Outcomes
The Federal Government’s announcement to lower the assessment fee for textbooks and establish a National Textbook Ranking System has brought…
Celebration of children
August 18, 2026
Nigerian-American Teen Daniel Umemezie Named U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate
Nigerian-American teenager Daniel Umemezie is celebrating an incredible accomplishment after being named the 2026-2027 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate, the…
Health Matters
January 23, 2026
Maternal Health Awareness Day: Celebrating Mothers, Protecting Children, and Securing Healthier Futures
Today, on Maternal Health Awareness Day, the world pauses to recognise the strength, resilience, and vital role of mothers —…
Education
July 25, 2025
School Term in FCT Extended to August 29
Source The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved a five-week extension of the 2024/2025 third-term academic calendar for public primary…
Education
December 9, 2025
Finland’s Secret to World-Class Education: What Every Nation Can Learn
Introduction Whenever global education rankings come out, one country consistently earns admiration, Finland. For decades, its schools have stood out…
Education
June 4, 2026
UNICEF: Most Nigerian Children Cannot Read or Solve Basic Maths by Age 14
The right of every child to quality education is under increasing threat in Nigeria, as the United Nations Children’s Fund…
Strong Room
March 4, 2026
The Death of a Three-Year-Old and the Hard Lesson on Parenting, Protection, and Accountability
The disappearance and presumed killing of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer in 1970 remains a painful reminder of how failures in protecting…
Education
July 17, 2026
Back to School: Lagos Fixes September 14 Resumption, Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar
The Lagos State Government has released the 2026/2027 Harmonised Academic Calendar for public and private primary and secondary schools, reaffirming…
Education
May 8, 2026
Nigeria Moves to End ‘Miracle Centres’ as NECO Adopts Computer-Based Exams
The Federal Government’s decision to introduce computer-based examinations for the National Examinations Council from 2026 is being viewed as a…
Strong Room
June 28, 2024
At the Urging of Moms First and Nearly 15,000 Moms, CNN Asked the Candidates About Child Care at the First 2024 Presidential Debate — but the Candidates Barely Answered
Last night, during the first debate of the 2024 election, moderators addressed child care costs following pressure from Moms First…
