Namse Udosen As we strolled through the sheep pasture at Birling Gap, the picturesque scene was alive with the gentle presence of hundreds of fluffy, woolly creatures dotting the vibrant greenery. The majesty of the Seven Sisters Cliff loomed in the background, a natural wonder that left us in awe.Despite the breathtaking beauty surrounding us, some of our hiking party members began to voice concerns about our safety. Whispers of uncertainty floated among us, mingling with the stories shared by our South African companions about the harsh realities of large white-owned farms in Durban, where ..read more

UNESCO has dedicated January 24, 2024, as the International Day of Education to combat hate speech. This decision highlights the crucial role that education and educators play in fighting against hate speech. The harmful phenomenon that has been on the rise, particularly on social media platforms, is causing a significant negative impact on the unity of our societies. The spread of misinformation, hate speech, and propaganda has led to the polarization of communities, eroding the trust and empathy that hold societies together. This, in turn, has fueled the rise of intolerance, discrimination ..read more

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Education Management and Policy Publishing (EMAPP), in collaboration with the Education Managers and Policy Researchers (EMAPR) University of Calabar, is set to hold its first national conference on the theme “Funding Architecture for Nigeria Educational System.” The Nigerian educational system is in dire need of funding. The government’s current spending on education is woefully inadequate, and this has led to a decline in the quality of education. An academic conference on funding architecture for the Nigerian educational system would be an important opportunity to discuss this issue and to ..read more

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Education reforms in Nigeria are of paramount importance. The country is undergoing a period of rapid change and the need for individuals to be educated is greater than ever before. But in order to make education more accessible, the reforms must be directed towards providing a better quality of education. Quality education can be defined as education fit for purpose. An education that is functional and productive. In order to ensure that all Nigerians have access to quality education, there needs to be a significant improvement in infrastructure. This would mean building new schools in place ..read more

By Namse Peter Udosen Namse Udosen UNESCO has declared the theme for this year’s International literacy day. It is interesting to explore the dimensions of the transformation possible within our schools and other places where children learn. Let’s talk for a walk, examining the different existing literacy learning spaces (classroom, family, workplace, communities, online) and their various interconnections to facilitate learning pathways and build resilience. The home is the first learning space for any child. Children pick up pieces of vocabulary from everyday conversations. They observe the ..read more

Development Diary By Philip Yatai The Tanar Educational Consultancy in collaboration with SDGs Initiative, Nasta Foni and Wonder Woman Nigeria, on Saturday distributed books to children as part of efforts to promote literacy among children. The books were distributed after a walk tagged, “Walk for Literacy” from Karji Junction along Patrick Yakowa Way to public Primary School Karji in Kaduna, sensitising residents on the importance of literacy. Mr Namse Udosen, Founder, Tanar Educational Constancy, explained during the event that the distribution of the books and the walk was to commemorate ..read more

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This essay was first published in Ake Review in 2021 Ake Review 2021 Namse Udosen We lay on raffia mats, waving cardboards, exercise books and plastic plate covers over our sweaty bodies. The world cup draws was on the plate for consumption. Nigeria had been drawn together with Argentina and England. “We will beat Sweden and manage a draw with England”, Anom was very confident. The air was thick with our voices, as permutated the games. The beep of dad’s phone sliced through our boisterous conversations. “It’s uncle Nse from London!” A burst of excitement enveloped us. We hunched forward, al ..read more