How Mr Abduljeleel Bello is helping students see mathematics differently For many students, mathematics is the subject they survive. For Mr Abduljeleel Bello, it’s the subject that explains life. Not because it’s easy, not because everyone loves it, but because mathematics, to him, is more than formulas and calculations. “It’s logic, it’s systematic thinking. There’s…
If you ask Oluwasogo Gbarada what he does, “teacher” probably will not be the first answer you hear. He will tell you he is a filmmaker. A video director. Someone who spends his days behind cameras, directing shoots, editing videos, building creative businesses, and occasionally squeezing in a gym session between client work. Teaching, in…
Siblings, Grace and John, are one year apart in elementary school. One thing their teachers have noticed? They have a wide vocabulary and seem to know things that are more advanced than their current class developmental milestone. They also turn in all assignments complete and on time. During lunch break one day, Grace’s class teacher,…
The creator economy is no longer just for influencers with aesthetic apartments and expensive cameras. These days, one useful digital skill can genuinely change your income, opportunities, and career direction. If you’ve been wondering where to start, here are 7 practical, low-barrier skills worth learning. 1. Writing The internet runs on words. Captions, scripts, emails,…
Some people find teaching. Others seem born for it. For Mr Udochukwu Nweke, a Religion and National Values teacher at Debliz College, Ilorin, teaching was never a backup plan or something he stumbled into. Long before he stepped into a classroom professionally, he was already gathering younger children around the compound and using charcoal on…
Africa’s educational landscape is profoundly transformed, driven by innovation, resilience, and a vision for inclusive, equitable learning. Teachers in Nigeria and across the continent are at the heart of this change, navigating challenges like overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and infrastructure gaps. Yet, with the rise of technology and platforms like Lumilearn, the future of teaching in…
Hello Elite Educators! Before we dive into what’s ahead, here’s a quick roundup of what happened in May and what we’ve got lined up for you this month. MAY HIGHLIGHTS 👨🏽🏫 Teacher Spotlight This month, we featured Abduljeleel Bello, a Mathematics educator passionate about helping students understand concepts, not just memorize them. We’re always looking…
I think one of my favourite Yoruba proverbs is ‘ojú kan ló ń bímo, ìgbà ojú ló ń wòó’, which loosely translates to – it takes a village to raise a child. It invokes feelings of community and can be applied to almost any context. As educators, we become part of your village. Ensuring your…
In classrooms today, the challenge isn’t just teaching content, but ensuring students retain and apply it. Across Nigeria and beyond, educators are witnessing remarkable results by using evidence-based teaching methods. These strategies, grounded in cognitive science, transform how students learn, making knowledge stick for the long haul. At Lumilearn, we’re passionate about empowering teachers to…
Nigerian teachers can earn more, and they deserve to earn more. Let’s face it, Nigerian teachers are some of the hardest-working professionals on the continent. From overcrowded classrooms to after-school lessons, weekend tutoring, and even side gigs outside education, the hustle is real. Yet, in spite of all the work, many teachers still find it…
