Education Crisis

Nigerien Teachers Stage 72-Hour Nationwide Strike Over Pay, Safety, and Contract Terms

Teachers across Niger’s public primary and secondary schools launched a 72-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, demanding improved salaries, job security, and better working conditions, particularly for those…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Chadian Students in Nigeria Face Deportation Threats, Urge Diplomatic Intervention

Chadian students enrolled in universities in Nigeria's Plateau State are raising alarms over threats of forced repatriation by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), following recent arrests and warnings of imminent…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

West Africa

Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe education crisis, with over 10.2 million primary-aged children out of school, a situation that poses a significant challenge to the country’s future. The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025