Nigeria

Lead writer - Mogbonjubade AdesulureHow one announcement opened the door to a second chance at education for Umma*. Read on to find out how! a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

Lead writer: Mogbonjubade AdesulureAdamu*, a father, farmer, and retired teacher, shares how the Safe Family Session supported more open and positive relationships between parents and children in his community. Read more

Lead Writer - Yusuf MustaphaSave the Children Nigeria is restoring safe learning spaces for crisis-affected children in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States in Northwest Nigeria in partnership with Goal Prime Organisation Nigeria, with support from the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) First Emergency Response grant (FER).

Lead Writer- Yusuf MustaphaChildren affected by conflict and displacement face barriers to learning. For children with disabilities, these challenges become even more burdensome. To ease these burdens, Save the Children Nigeria, in partnership with Education Cannot Wait, with funding support from the Government of Japan, provides assistive devices, learning materials, dignity and hygiene kits to children with disabilities.

Lead Writer - Ibrahim Lawan

Lead Writer- Mogbonjubade AdesulureAbubakar spent years unable to walk after a leg injury from a routine injection left him in constant, debilitating pain. With his family unable to afford proper medical care, his condition worsened until Save the Children Nigeria supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, intervened. Today, after receiving lifesaving treatment, Abubakar is finally healing, standing again with the help of a walking aid, and holding onto his dream of going to school.

Lead Writer: Mogbonjubade AdesulureRead how a Village Savings Loan Association (VSLA) made a real difference in the life of a family.

Between 2014 and 2022, Nigeria recorded 70 school attacks, 1,683 learners abducted, 184 killed, and 25 buildings destroyed – Save the Children10.5 million primary school-age children (25.6%) are not enrolled in school, with girls accounting for 60% of out-of-school children – UNICEFNigeria’s secondary school gross enrolment rate stands at 42% – WorldMetrics Nigeria Education Report (2025)

Lead Writer: Mogbonjubade AdesulureRabilu had no source of income and struggled to support his family, until he joined a Save the Children–supported Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) under the FCDO‑funded PLANE project. Through the VSLA, he started a petrol-selling and vulcanising business, gained financial stability, and improved his family’s wellbeing. His daughter, Summayya, also benefited by joining the Catch‑Up Club, boosting her literacy and confidence. Today, Rabilu advocates expanding VSLAs to other communities, proving how community‑driven savings groups can transform livelihoods, strengthen households, and create lasting social impact.

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