Nigeria Daily

“Why I Can No Longer Afford To Train My Children”

Lilian Ogazi and Daniel Oluwole

The recent postponement of school resumption in states like Kano and Kaduna has sparked widespread discussion on the growing challenges faced by the Nigerian education sector, particularly the impact of the rising cost of living.

With the economy straining under inflation and high living costs, families are struggling to provide basic educational needs such as school fees, transportation, and materials, forcing authorities to push back school start dates.

In this episode of our daily podcast, we delve into how economic conditions are disrupting education across the country and the potential long-term impacts on learning outcomes.