National Policy on Skills Development in Formal and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria 2024
FOREWORD It is with utmost satisfaction that I present the National Policy on Skills Development in Formal and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria. This policy represents a critical milestone in our ongoing efforts to transform education and workforce development in Nigeria, to ensure quality education that is relevant and functional, aligning closely with President Bola Tinubu’s […]
Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) 2022
The Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) is designed to measure the foundational knowledge of basic mathematics skills in lower primary classes. The assessment is sectioned into five sub-tasked sections that are each designed to ascertain a particular aspect of numeracy. These subtasks include number identification (Number Identification), reasoning about magnitude (Number Discrimination), recognition of number […]
National Teacher Policy
Teachers stand at the heart of our national education development goals. They are the basis of quality learning and the architects of human capital development. A nation’s growth is ultimately measured by the strength of its teachers, their competence, and their commitment to shaping future generations. The National Teachers’ Policy (NTP) represents a bold step […]
Field Test Version: Training Guide for Facilitators and Focal Points on the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools 2022
Nigeria, like many other countries of the world, has been witnessing various forms of attack on education. These attacks disrupt educational activities and make many learners withdraw from schooling. Within the schools, learners and educational personnel witness different degrees of violence which lead to injuries, traumatic conditions and even death of the victims. Recently, the […]
National Examination Council (NECO) Annual Report 2018
In April 1999, the General Abdulsalami Abubakar-led military administration established the National Examinations Council (NECO) as an examination body wholly owned by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The creation of NECO was the climax of a process that spanned over twenty years. Moves and recommendations for the creation of NECO started with the widespread leakage […]
National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria 2023
Blockchain technology has become a groundbreaking advancement in the digital age with the potential to revolutionise many industries, from finance and healthcare to transportation and supply chain management. Transactions can be made more transparent, trustworthy, and efficient, which will result in considerable cost savings and better user experiences. As a result, governments all over the […]
National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug Abuse & Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria 2025
Drug and substance abuse has emerged as one of the most pressing social and public health challenges confronting our nation today. The rising prevalence of drug use among school-aged children poses a great threat to our collective future. Beyond the immediate risks to physical and mental health, substance abuse undermines academic performance, disrupts families and […]
National Policy on Inclusive Education in Nigeria 2021
Importance of Inclusive Education in promoting social justice and equity. One major difficulty that Nigeria and other countries face is ensuring that human resource development can support these important initiatives. Inclusive education is a reflection of a vision of an education system that includes all learners and caters for a wide diversity in the learner […]
Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Using the Nigerian Major Languages (Yoruba, Hausa & Igbo) 2021
The Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) is designed to measure foundational and higher oral literacy skills. The assessment is sectioned into five subtasks that are each designed to ascertain the learner’s competency in a particular aspect of literacy. These subtasks are: the Letter Sound Identification (LSI), the Non-Word Reading/Decoding (NWR/D), Oral Reading Fluency (ORF), Reading […]
National Policy on the Enhancement of Almajiri Education in Nigeria 2025
The Almajiri system remains one of Nigeria’s oldest traditional education systems, rooted in religion, discipline, and moral development. For centuries, it has shaped generations of learners, emphasising humility, responsibility, and community service. Despite being misunderstood, Almajiri children are active learners within a functional educational structure that requires modernisation—not replacement. To address long-standing challenges such as […]