What does it take to ensure every Nigerian child can read, write, and articulate at grade level? For decades, this question has long lingered in the corridors of education policy and reform in Nigeria, where the learning crisis is both widespread and urgent....

When Mustapha Aminu began Primary 6 at Daura Model Primary School in Katsina State, the prospect of attending university seemed almost impossible. His family had limited resources, and the challenge of paying school fees and providing learning materials was a...