By Abdullahi Alhassan,Kaduna National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment and running of four more programmes at the Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, effective from the 2023/2024 academic session….
Category: Education
Kano-LEADS Advocates for Community Schools’ Revitalization
By Mustapha Salisu Kano Leadership Enlightenment and Advocacy for Development Initiatives (Kano-LEADS), a Non-Governmental Organization, has launched an advocacy visit to various community schools within and outside Kano metropolis. PRIME TIME NEWS…
Kano: Gov. Yusuf approves release of N4.8 billion for renovation of schools, construction of additional classrooms
… Engages 1, 600 school guards across 44 LGAs for safety of students, school infrastructure The Kano State government has disbursed cheques totaling over N1.9 billion to the Chairmen of the Community…
Gov. Yusuf invests N3bn in classroom infrastructure development
Kano State Government says it has invested N3 billion on classroom infrastructure development across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Gov. Abba Yusuf stated this on Tuesday at a stakeholders…
Student loan: NELFUND postpones application process
The Management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announce a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loan for state institutions due to low data submissions. This is contained in…
Nigerian graduate who failed WAEC 17 times advises youths
Mr Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who failed the West Africa School Certificate of Education (WASCE) 17 times, has urged youths to remain resilient and never lose hope, regardless of challenges they…
BUK-ASUU Bemoans Non-payment Of Members’ Promotion Arrears
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), Bayero University Kano(BUK) branch,has expressed concern over the continued non-payment of promotion arrears of its members by the Federal Government. “ASUU-BUK is particularly…
Maitama Sule Varsity Lecturers Condemn Encroachment of Kano Varsities’ Autonomy
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), Yusuf Maitama Sule University(YUMSUK),Kano branch,has condemned the growing Encroachment of autonomy of the two Kano State-owned Universities, describing the development as unacceptable. The…
AGILE Organises One day Summit on positive change on Girl Child education
By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project AGIlE has organised a one day summit in Gombe one day which was tagged: Gombe Girl Child, a positive…
Boosting Education: Yobe Govt Launches Enrollment Campaign
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The Yobe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a conducive environment for learning, as the Nguru Local Education Authority flags off the 2024-2025 education enrollment drive…
Immediate past administration neglected education sector, says Gov. Yusuf
Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused the immediate past administration in Kano State of neglecting the education sector. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Yusuf spoke in Kano…
How Governor Yusuf Paid N1.3 Billion NECO, NBAIS Liability By Immediate-past Administration
…Approves N300 Million Soft Loan For Teachers Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has revealed how the refusal of the immediate-past administration to pay N1.3 billion NECO, NBAIS fees grossly affected…
State Of Emergency On Education: Kano Govt Plans To Construct 1000 Classrooms
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government plans to construct 1000 classrooms across the state, as part of its efforts to revamp the education sector in the area. Governor Abba Yusuf announced this…
Kano Councilor Sponsors 120 Out-of-school Children’s Education
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Councilor representing Achika ward in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, Bashir Aliyu, has sponsored no fewer than 120 out-of-school children to study in secondary schools. Presenting…
Kano govt. employs 5,000 new teachers, declares state of emergency in education sector
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government has taken a giant step to revitalize the education sector by employing 5,000 new teachers into the state civil service. Governor Abba Yusuf announced this…
Gov. Yusuf to build 300 labs, employ additional 10,000 teachers
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State pledged to build 300 laboratories across schools in the state. He also pledged to employ an additional 10,000 teachers in schools. The governor revealed this…
Do more to protect students, NANS tells ACU authorities
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the management of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, to do more in protecting its students. The NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, stated this in…
MTN Foundation announces 2024 annual scholarship for undergraduates
The MTN Foundation on Wednesday announced the opening of its 2024 Scholarship Programme dedicated to aiding Nigerian students in their academic pursuits. The Executive Director, MTN Foundation, Ms Odunayo Sanya, said in…
Sen. Akpoti Donates Schools To Hausa/Fulani Community In Osara
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Red chamber has flagged off the construction of a primary and secondary schools in Osara for Hausa/Fulani community. Senator Akpoti who…
Strike: WAEC appeals to NLC, TUC to consider candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to the organised labour to consider students sitting for West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, as it plans an indefinite strike. The Head of…
UNICEF Calls For Learners Safety in School to Encourage Enrollment
From Laraba Usman, Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has advocated effective implementation of the safe school initiative to encourage enrollment and address out-of-school syndrome in the country. Mr Tursha Rene,…
Gombe State University Elevates 11 Lecturers to Professorial Rank
From. Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The governing council of the Gombe State University (GSU) has promoted eleven senior lecturers known as ‘Readers’ to the ranks of professors. Registrar of the university Dr Abubakar…
May 29: Zamfara Governor commissions College of Agric, Hospitals
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commissioned two projects marking his one year in office which comprised total renovation of College of Agriculture and Technology in Bakura…
Organization Supports Inmates’ Education with Refurbished Classroom, GCE Forms, Trained Teachers
With great pride and joy, the Executive Director of Inmates Educational Foundation, Alabidun Mahfuz Mudathir, launched a refurbished 100-seater classroom in the Goron Dutse Custodian Center Kano equipped with essential teaching and…
Gov Namadi Employs 5,588 Permanent Teachers, Extension Workers in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi has presented offer of permanent employment to 5,588 J-teach teachers, health workers Agricultural extension workers in the state. The new employees…