Fed Govt unveils $552m HOPE-EDU initiative to boost basic education reform The Federal Government has unlocked a $552 million HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme to accelerate basic education reform across the country. Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, in a statement, said the initiative, facilitated by the ministry, was aimed at improving foundational learning, expanding access to quality basic education and strengthening education systems in participating states. Boriowo quoted the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to have said that the programme aligned with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI). Alausa said the programme was designed to promote measurable, transparent and results...