NIGERIA'S EDUCATION CRISIS: MILLIONS OF CHILDREN ARE LEARNING, BUT ARE THEY PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE?
New UNICEF findings expose persistent weaknesses in basic education, raising fundamental questions about whether Nigeria is preparing children to pass examinations or equipping them with the knowledge, creativity and critical-thinking skills required for tomorrow's world. By Itoro Uwah | Witty Global Blogs ABUJA, NIGERIA — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 Nigeria's education system is confronting a challenge that extends far beyond the number of children attending school. As governments increasingly emphasise digital literacy, technological innovation and workforce development, a more fundamental concern is emerging: Are Nigerian children receiving the quality of education necessary to become productive, independent-thinking and globally competitive adults? Recent findings published by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) suggest that Nigeria continues to struggle with foundational learning, inadequate educational financing and significant disparities in access to quali...