Kano Govt To Spend N432.4bn On Education In 2026 Fiscal Year By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government is to spend the sum of N432.4 billion to transform the state education sector during…
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KEFD Empowers 400 Girls with Disabilities in Kano Through Lifeskill Programme
The Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled (KEFD) has stepped up efforts to support young girls with disabilities in Kano State, holding a lifeskill programme across five special schools. The programme, aimed…
Data Reveals Funding Gap in Girls’ Education Across Northern Nigeria
By Hajara Abdullahi The available data on funding for girls’ education reveals a huge gap despite billions allocated by state and federal governments to ensure that millions of girls access education in…
CITAD Sensitises Students on Decentralised Social Networks
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organised a one-day sensitisation session on Fediverse, a decentralised and privacy-focused social networking system for students of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu…
Yobe Teacher Wins North-East Best, Bags N25m
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A Yobe State teacher, Gambo Lawan, has brought pride to the state after emerging as the Best Teacher in the North-East during the 2026 Federal Ministry of…
Damaturu Polytechnic Unveils Plan to Certify Northern Workforce, Curb Foreign Labour
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Dr. Ibrahim Bello Bashir, has called for the urgent certification of artisans across Northern Nigeria, warning that the nation’s dependence on…
PLASU to Hold Combined 8th, 9th Convocation February 14
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has announced that it will hold its combined 8th and 9th Convocation Ceremonies on February 14, in what the management described as a…
SECURITY THREATS: Kogi Governor Orders Immediate Mid-Term Break for All Schools
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed all public and private schools in the state to commence an emergency mid-term break with immediate effect due to prevailing security concerns. The directive,…
Zamfara Govt inaugurates NYSC governing board members, pledges continued support
By John Bassey, Zamfara The Zamfara State Government has formally inaugurated nine members for the State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Governing Board and reaffirmed commitment to enhance the welfare and security…
Prof. Gwarzo Foundation Brings Hope to Orphans, Sponsors 12 Students in Borno School
The Proprietor of Ibra Foundation School, Miringa, in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, Malam Ibrahim Abubakar, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo for his life-changing support to…
Gov. Buni Launches Africa-Focused Biomedical Research Centre,Rewards World Champion Students
By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni has officially inaugurated the permanent site of the Yobe State University (YSU) Biomedical Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), hailed as a landmark investment for…
Governor Yusuf Rewards Overall Musabaqa Winner with Hajj Slot, Scholarship
…..Gifts Others Plots of Land, Cash Rewards …. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has honoured the overall winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musabaqa), Hafsat Muhammad Sada, with a…
Hon. Bichi commissions Hagagawa Mega Primary School, employs additional 180 temporary Teachers
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, the member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, has officially commissioned the…
Over 582,000 Children Out of School in Yobe State, Consultant Reveals
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu A development consultant has disclosed that more than 582,176 children remain out of school in Yobe State, citing recent statistics as “alarming and scary.” Farooq Abdullahi Chiromari, who…
MAAUN leads as AD scientific index ranks private university In Niger MAAUN
The AD Scientific Index has ranked Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) as the number one university in the Niger Republic. This remarkable achievement is contained in the latest 2026 ranking…
Prof. Tahir Assumes Duty as 5th Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University (YSU)
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, formally ushered in a new era of leadership as Professor Muhammad Bashir Tahir assumed office as…
MAU Yola Holds 29th & 30th Combined Convocation, Graduate 7,094 Students
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Modibbo Adama University, Yola is set to holds a combined Convocation for a total of 7,094 graduands from the 2023/2024 academic sessions on Saturday, January 31st 2026….
DSP Barau Jibrin Disburses Scholarships To 4,183 Students Of FCE Bichi
DSP Barau Jibrin Disburses Scholarships To 4,183 Students Of FCE Bichi By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I.Jibrin has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to education…
BUK Research Team Partners KSPHCMB to Boost Primary Health Care Staff Attendance
The Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, has met with a research team from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), led by Professor Muktar…
4,183 Kano North Students Smile as Barau Foundation Launches 2026 Scholarship Scheme
No fewer than 4,183 students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State, will benefit from the 2026 Annual Scholarship Programme of the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF). The founder…
FG Opens 2026 PTDF Scholarship Application Portal
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has announced the opening of the application portal for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering opportunities for Nigerian youths to pursue…
Yobe Varsity (YSU) Appoints New Vice-Chancellor and Registrar
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has approved the appointment of Professor Mohammed Bashir Tahir as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu. The approval was granted…
SSANU, NASU Urge FG to Include Non-Academic Staff in Ongoing Negotiations
By Hajara Abdullahi The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the…
Infrastructure Development:ADUSTECH Renovates Students’ Hostels, Upgrades Healthcare Facilities
Infrastructure Development:ADUSTECH Renovates Students’ Hostels, Upgrades Healthcare Facilities By Abdullahi Yusuf The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology(ADUSTECH),Wudil, Kano State,has renovated its student hostels and upgraded its healthcare facilities as part…
Katsina LG Chairman Leads Handover of Contract Documents for ₦690 Million Girls’ Secondary School Construction
Katsina LG Chairman Leads Handover of Contract Documents for ₦690 Million Girls’ Secondary School Construction By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chairman of Katsina Local Government Council, Isah Miqdad, has led the official handover…