Nigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival
Women in northern Nigeria are returning to school after years of dropping out, facing challenges like childcare and household duties. The Women Centre for Continuing Education provides a supportive environment for these women, allowing them to pursue education and vocational skills. Despite free tuition, many still struggle with additional costs and societal barriers that prioritize male education over female.
- ▪Women in northern Nigeria are balancing education with childcare and household responsibilities.
- ▪The Women Centre for Continuing Education offers free education to help women re-enter the classroom.
- ▪Cultural practices and poverty contribute to high dropout rates among girls in the region.
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FeaturesNigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survivalWomen in northern Nigeria return to school after years out but must balance childcare, duties, and costs.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoWomen in northern Nigeria are returning to school years after dropping out, but many must balance childcare, household duties and costs [Abdulaziz Bagwai/Al Jazeera]By Abdulaziz BagwaiPublished On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Sokoto, Nigeria – Each time her curious seven-year-old child returned home from school with homework, 28-year-old Habiba Abubakar knew it was time to take him to her neighbour, whom the child called “aunt”, even though they were not related by blood, who had…
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