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The Quality of Education in Nigeria: Data, Realities, and What Must Change

Education is one of the most powerful drivers of national development. It shapes economic growth, reduces poverty, strengthens democratic institutions, and determines a country’s global competitiveness. In Nigeria, education is widely regarded as the primary pathway to opportunity and upward mobility. However, while access to schooling has expanded, serious concerns remain about learning quality, infrastructure,…

Students learning in a Nigerian classroom with mixed infrastructure conditions, highlighting education quality challenges in Nigeria

What Are the 5 Main Goals of Education in Nigeria?

Education is one of Nigeria’s most strategic instruments for national development, social cohesion, and individual empowerment. The philosophical foundation and specific goals of education in Nigeria are formally defined in the National Policy on Education, a document issued by the Federal Ministry of Education that guides how education is planned and implemented nationwide. (Scribd) Nigeria’s…

igerian students in a classroom learning about democracy, national unity, STEM, and personal growth as part of Nigeria's five main education goals