The Value of Ideas: Exploring the Impact of Public Scholarship
Rick Hess in his opinion piece here was explicit with understanding on what it takes to be a purpose driven scholar. His perspective comes in this summary. In today’s academic landscape, two fundamental premises hold undeniable significance: ideas…
Meet The Educator Revolutionizing STEM Education in Nigeria Through DEMSWORLD Academy
A leading advocate for STEM education, Adesola Adetunji is busy bridging the gap between global standards and local realities. As the Founder and Chief Education Officer of DEMSWORLD Academy, Adetunji is championing a transformative approach that…
Guess who’s leading the climate charge in Africa?
A new generation is rising to the climate challenge in Africa – Rwanda As observed, this country, despite being deeply impacted by climate change is not holding back, young people are stepping up to tackle the environmental challenges threatening…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Education Crisis: UNICEF Survey Highlights Barriers and Urgent Need for Reform
There are deficits in our educational system in many parts of Africa. To triump, there must be dilligence and consistency in efforts. A comprehensive ssurvey recently conducted by UNICEF, in collaboration with national governments and partners, has shown…
Protecting Children in the Age of Unregulated Social Media: A Call for Intentional Parenting
Social media is both a tool for connection and a minefield of risks, especially for children. With unrestricted access, kids are exposed to unfiltered content that can harm their mental health and social development. To this end, experts stress the…
Nigerian Kids Need An Impactful Press
The Nigerian Media must do more to protect Nigeria’s Children. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and UNICEF have urged the Nigerian media to leverage its extensive reach to advocate for the welfare of the nation’s 110 million children. This appeal came…
Nigerian Nun Wins $1.2 Million Opus Prize for Transformative Work in Education
Advocacy has to shape, it must be transformative. Following her revealing, meticulous and life transforming Advocacy over the years, a Nigerian Catholic nun, Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, has been named the 2024 Opus Prize laureate. The prestigious $1.2…
Can These Children see the Future?
Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on Nov 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. The 2024 Theme is ‘Listen to the…
UK Universities are Losing Their Hold on Foreigners
British universities are facing financial challenges due to a decline in foreign student enrollment, spurred by restrictive visa policies and the lingering effects of Brexit. In 2022, the UK remained a top destination for international students, second…
UNICEF Calls for Action on International Day of the Girl Child
It’s the international day of the girl child but the issues affecting this rung of the society happens every day and are mostly left unattended. In many parts of the world, girls still face significant barriers to quality education. Whether due to…