In a population of over 200 million people, more than half of her population are youths and from research, almost 70% who have had access to tertiary education, do not have better employment due to the country’s current economic state. This is why the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund , in partnership United State Agency Development Foundation and LoftyInc Allied…
Finding the time to fit in a self-care routine is probably the biggest obstacle for mothers and it is also an important thing for every mother. It’s a way to stay positive and energized throughout the day. Taking care of ourselves should be as much of a priority as taking care of the children, the household, or the finances. It…
When it comes to training our kids we need to let go of: Being organized – of course, we don’t have to live in complete disarray, but some of the standards of order may have to lag a little as your children learn. Doing things quickly, in a short time frame – it takes time to master a skill, and…
There’s so much for your children to learn in today’s high-tech world that it can become all too easy for them to miss out on practical life skills. Many parents are doing everything for their kids instead of letting them fend for themselves, Simple tasks like; 1. Feeding for themselves 2. Doing their laundry 3. Treating their wounds 4. Preparing a…
While it appears like “little things” are making our children cry, it is not a little thing to them. You should rather acknowledge and understand your children’s feelings, help them interpret their emotions, and teach them to recognize how their feelings affect their behavior. So the next time your child is upset, resist minimizing their feelings by saying, “It’s no…
So, the LoftyInc Allied Partners Limited and the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor On Education, Lagos State. embarked on a school visit to Ilupeju Senior Secondary School last week, where we trained students on programming and coding skills starting with scratch, which is the basics. Recall, that EduPoint, was earlier appointed as one of the 6 delivery…
The Lagos State government through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education (OSAE) Mr. Wahab Tokunbo officially launched the second phase of the digital skills initiative program now termed EKO DIGITAL, which focuses on equipping primary and secondary school students with digital skills that will better position them for the jobs of the future. The event…
After an extensive discussion with some one of our Headteachers and one of our expert psychologist, we have put together just 8 of their top tips for looking after your teen’s education and wellbeing while schools are closed. 1. Hold a weekly family meeting With kids learning from home and parents working from home – and socializing extremely limited (freezing…
With some exams canceled and postponed indefinitely across Nigeria, teens and parents across the country have been wondering what these means for GCSE and A-Level grades. Unlike 2020, where exams were canceled in late March, teens have big chunks of the curriculum that they still need to learn, and many are unsure how they can prove themselves while learning from…
Since schools were closed and exams canceled yet again, families across Nigeria making things work for everyone at home. As well as working from home (or trying to), managing the different educational needs of more than one child is a challenge in itself. After all, it’s normally the work of several teachers. This week, we spoke to experienced home educators…