After sixteen years of broken promises, postponed dreams, and academic calendars that became meaningless pieces of paper, Nigeria’s Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities have signed a new agreement. On January 14, 2026, in Abuja, officials unveiled what they describe as a comprehensive settlement to end the cycle of university strikes that has defined higher education in this country for nearly two decades.

As infrastructure projects soar in Abuja, a prolonged teacher strike has left thousands of children locked out of public primary schools and out of their futures. In Abuja, the seat of Nigeria’s government, over 400 public primary schools remain closed, leaving tens of thousands of children out of school since March 2025. While the city […]

What is in a name? Apparently, not much! When it comes to fixing Nigeria’s struggling technical education system, the recent decision by the Minister of Education to rename Federal Science and Technical Colleges as Federal Technical Colleges raises some concerns. But will this cosmetic change address the deep-rooted issues facing Technical and Vocational Education and […]

In a surprising move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a physician, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, who previously served as the Minister of State for Health, to lead the affairs of the Ministry of Education. This decision underscores a disconnection between the leadership and the urgent needs of the country’s failing education system. Dr. Tunji […]

Global Competency Objectives: – Understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others – Engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different culturesSDG Objective: Content Objective: – Inform to inspire others to appreciate the similarities & differences between Nigerian & Chinese Culture SDG Objective: – 17: Partnership for the goals Understanding […]

JACOB SULE of iREAD TO LIVE INITIATIVE, is one of 30 literacy leaders named to the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2019 30 Under 30 list. The list celebrates rising leaders in the literacy field—a cohort of young innovators, disruptors and visionaries creating positive change in the global literacy landscape. The 28 year-old Literacy campaigner, was recognized for […]

Girls Not Lesser Citizens One in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. The most powerful agency of change for the modern woman has been Nigeria’s formal education system, from which a large number of elite women have emerged. Intelligent, educated, and confident, they can be found in all leading occupations; they […]

This summary captures a WEEK LONG working visit of Sule Jacob Olaoluwa – Executive Director, iRead To Live Initiative, Nigeria to the International School of Beijing, China . Introduction: iREAD TO LIVE INITIATIVE (www.ireadtolive.org) is registered as an Incorporated Trustee with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria and works in collaboration with individuals, and international organizations […]