PBAT Feeds has launched an initiative aimed at providing nutritional support to 30,000 pupils in Lagos, addressing the issue of hunger that affects students' ability to learn. According to Adebowale, many children come to school eager to learn but struggle to perform due to inadequate nutrition.

Kenyan businessman and 2027 presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi has pledged that eradicating poverty will be his central goal if elected head of state, arguing that economic hardship is the root cause of the country's persistent challenges. Speaking on the Thee Alfa House YouTube channel, the Safina Party leader framed his bid around structural economic reform and criticised official policies for failing to deliver direct financial relief to ordinary households, while acknowledging gains in healthcare and education since independence.

The federal government of Nigeria has announced plans to implement the National Learning Assessment (NLA) every three years to address learning poverty and enhance educational quality. This initiative aims to gather data that will help identify and rectify gaps in the education system, according to ThisDay Live.

According to organisers, a school in Busia has been named among the global finalists for the 2026 education prize. The school serves children from a vulnerable fishing community that faces challenges such as poverty, recurrent flooding, high HIV prevalence, orphanhood, early marriages, and entrenched beliefs that hinder educational aspirations for young people.

Nigeria marked International Literacy Day on September 8, 2026, the 60th anniversary of the event, celebrated under the theme 'Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.' According to Daily Trust, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on global progress in literacy and its links to insecurity affecting Nigeria's children, with a view to advancing literacy for all.

In Nigeria, poverty and malnutrition are significant factors contributing to preventable childhood killer diseases such as malaria and pneumonia, despite the availability of vaccines. The situation highlights the challenges faced in addressing these health issues effectively, as socioeconomic conditions hinder access to necessary healthcare and nutrition.