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Digging into the Future: Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Mining on Education in Bauchi and Plateau States, Nigeria

Download the full version Executive Summary This paper explores the complex interplay between mining activities and school dropout rates in Bauchi and Plateau states, Nigeria. Mining is a significant economic…

Athena Editorial·July 8, 2025

Education Under Fire: Learning in Conflict-Affected Areas – Policy Options from Two Local Governments of Plateau State

Download the full edition: Executive Summary Ongoing violence in Plateau State – particularly in the Bokkos and Bassa LGAs—has devastated the educational ecosystem. Students in transitional classes (Primary 6, JSS3,…

Athena Editorial·May 26, 2025

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