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The number of first-class candidates at the NLS increased by over 100% in 2023
First Class Honours at the Nigerian Law School have been a rarity, but 2023 saw a notable rise. At 251, it is the highest number of First Class candidates in a decade, 2x the number in 2022.

Though the failure rate at the Nigerian Law School has reduced, first-class graduates have barely increased
Fail rates at the Nigerian Law School have declined from 33% in 2014 to 11% in 2023. Over the same period, second-class lower has overtaken the pass grade as the most common outcome.

Primary school education is 4.5 times more expensive in Nigeria’s South South than in the North East
The cost of primary school education in Nigeria varies significantly across geopolitical zones. The cost, which factors in tuition fees, learning materials, uniforms, etc., is highest in the South South at ₦43,783, while the North East has the lowest at ₦9,562.

44% of female children aged 5-14 in North West Nigeria are out of school
Ninety-eight per cent of children aged 5 to 14 in the South East and South South zones are enroled in school, compared to significantly lower numbers in the North. For example, in the North East, only 56% of female children are in school.

40% of NELFUND’s disbursed tuition loans were sent to institutions in the North West
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disbursed tuition loans to 58 institutions, with the South West region accounting for 20 institutions. The South South and South East regions had the fewest beneficiaries, with only five institutions each.

Sub-Saharan Africa sees only 4% decline in out-of-school primary kids in 23 years
Millions of children missing basic education can affect future workforce skill levels and poverty cycles, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, which has the highest number of out-of-school children. Between 2000 and 2023, Central and Southern Asia achieved a 72% reduction in out-of-school primary-age children, the largest global improvement. Meanwhile, sub-Saharan Africa only managed a 4.4% decrease. This highlights the critical need for educational investment in regions still lagging behind.

Primary school enrolment in Nigeria has increased over two decades, with more male enrolments annually
Nigeria's primary school enrolment has increased significantly, reaching 30.5 million enrolments in 2021. This highlights the country's efforts to expand access to education, with consistent annual growth in enrolments over the past two decades. Notably, male enrolments have consistently surpassed female enrolments annually, but the gaps keep decreasing, signaling continued efforts towards gender parity in education.

NELFUND disbursed over ₦5 billion in tuition loans, with Bayero University in Kano receiving 17% of the total
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established by the Federal Government of Nigeria, has disbursed over ₦5 billion in tuition payments to 58 universities, with Bayero University, Kano State, receiving ₦834 million.

WAEC: Nearly four in every five candidates had 5+ credits from 2021 to 2023
Nigeria: The best WAEC results in the last nine years were recorded between 2021 and 2023, with many students getting at least five credits, including in mathematics and English. However, 2024 saw a decline, with 72.1% following 79.8% in 2023.

5 in every 10 universities in Nigeria are privately owned
Private institutions represent the largest share of Nigeria’s higher education sector, accounting for half of the universities and polytechnics in the country.


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