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26 Jan 2026

28 Million Nigerian Children and Adolescents Lack Access to Formal Schooling or Digital Learning Opportunities

Between 2014 and 2022, Nigeria recorded 70 school attacks, 1,683 learners abducted, 184 killed, and 25 buildings destroyed – Save the Children

10.5 million primary school-age children (25.6%) are not enrolled in school, with girls 
accounting for 60% of out-of-school children – UNICEF

Nigeria’s secondary school gross enrolment rate stands at 42% – WorldMetrics Nigeria Education Report (2025)

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27 Feb 2026

Abubakar’s Journey to Recovery

Lead Writer- Mogbonjubade Adesulure

 
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5 Feb 2026

HOW VSLA IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN HOUSEHOLDS: KHADIJAH’S STORY

Lead Writer: Mogbonjubade Adesulure

Read how a Village Savings Loan Association (VSLA) made a real difference in the life of a family.

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16 Dec 2025

RABILU’S STORY: THE VSLA EFFECT!

Lead Writer: Mogbonjubade Adesulure
 

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14 Nov 2025

A Mother’s Journey to Growth!

Lead writer- Mogbonjubade Adesulure

Tinu*, a mother of four from a cocoa-producing community in Nigeria, was able to grow her business through a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) and cash support from Save the Children’s Future for Every Child (FUFEC) project. Once unable to pay school fees while hawking food, she accessed loans and a cash grant to expand her business. Today, Tinu runs a thriving shop and has enrolled her children in good schools.

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10 Nov 2025

Two Brothers and Their Journey to Literacy!

Lead Writer - Mogbonjubade Adesulure

Once struggling to read even simple words, Haruna and his younger brother Hussaini are now topping their classes, with support of a community-based Catch-Up Club supported by Save the Children. With dreams of becoming a president and a doctor, these two brothers are proving that with the right support, no dream is too big.

Discover how a literacy program made a difference in their academics.

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28 Oct 2025

How One Project Sparked Real Change across an entire family- Maimuna's Story

Lead Writer- Mogbonjubade Adesulure

Discover how a project implemented by Save the Children Nigeria sparked a real change in Maimuna’s life and family, boosting her business growth, securing her children's education, and strengthening her family's livelihood.

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