By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In an effort to enhance the quality of education across Nigeria, the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) has distributed textbooks to children in Kano…
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Bayero University Denies Rumors of Fake Professors, Calls Publication “Malicious”
By Mustapha Salisu The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has strongly denied allegations that 20 “fake professors” are working at the institution. The claims surfaced on social media in a purported…
KNSG Calls for Open Dialogue at BUK’s Islam, Violence Conference
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Monday, emphasized the need for open and critical discourse on the relationship between Islam and violence at the…
AAPU Probes Certificate Racketeering in Cotonou Varsity
The Association of African Private Universities (AAPU) has commended the Nigerian Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman for resolving to investigate certificate racketeering in some universities. The Deputy Secretary of the Association,…
Stakeholders Urge For Inclusive Approach, Emphasizes Girl Child Education In Yobe
From Auwal Salim, Yobe Preparatory to the commencement of the next academic term in Yobe State, the Ag. Education Secretary of Nguru Education Authority, Mallam Hamisu Ado summons all relevant stakeholders particularly…
NANS urges FG to sanction Nigerian institutions offering unaccredited courses
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government (FG) for suspending the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. NANS also…
AMG Foundation Urges CSACEFA to Support Implementation Of ETF in Kano
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In a recent development regarding education, the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) has praised the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation for its significant support in…
FG Begins Construction of Vocational Schools, Education Minister Reveals
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Federal Government has initiated the establishment of vocational schools across Nigeria, aiming to equip youths with sustainable life skills and bolster self-reliance. Minister of Education, Professor Tahir…
FG Partners with States on Education Reform to Tackle Falling Standards, Out-of-School Children
From Umar Dankano, Yola The federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is seeking collaboration with state governments to implement comprehensive education reforms aimed at addressing the declining standards of…
Yobe Ready To Host 38th National Qur’anic Competition – Education Commissioner
From Hamisu Ado Nguru, Damaturu Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, is buzzing with activity as the countdown to the 38th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition begins. Preparations are in full swing, promising…
Prof. Gwarzo’s Generosity Lauded by Dr. Faruq, Registrar of Nursing Council
In the interest of nursing and midwifery education, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President of the Group of MAAUN Universities has earned praise for his generosity and esteemed reputation. Dr Faruq Umar…
Gusau Varsity matriculates 2865, warns on security cautious
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has matriculated 2865 UTME and DE students for the 2022/2023 academic sessions marking its 10th matriculation ceremony since the establishment of the University in…
Kano State Students Hail Judiciary Over Handling Of Election Petitions
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Association of Kano State Students has commended the nation’s Judiciary for its “professional” handling of petitions arising from the 2023 general elections. The President of the association,…
AKCILS 2014/16 Law Alumni Celebrate Historic Reunion, Cementing Bonds Beyond Academia
By Mustapha Salisu Amidst an atmosphere of uncontainable joy and boundless happiness, the 2014/2016 Department of Law Alumni from Aminu Kano College Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS) congregated at Ten to Ten…
FCE Yola: Address Failing Standards of Education – Provost Degereji to Fg
From Umar Dankano, Yola The provost of Federal College of Education Yola, Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji has appealed to Federal government to provide more workable strategies to address failing standards of education…
Prof. Adamu Gwarzo Makes Historic Uganda Trip: Diplomacy Takes Center Stage
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi In an innovative significant diplomatic stride, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the esteemed President of MAAUN Group of Universities, recently undertook a historic visit to Uganda. The visit not…
MAAUN to collaborate with NMCN for production of highly qualified nurses
MAAUN Group of Universities has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to produce highly qualified nurses in the country. The President of the Group of…
Katsina Emir Expels AGILE Program Over Alleged Violations of Islamic Teachings
By Mustapha Salisu His Highness the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has expelled the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program from Katsina state. The decision was made…
We’ve trained over 8,000 primary school teachers in Kano – PLANE
Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria, PLANE, has revealed that it has trained over 8,000 primary school teachers in Kano The PLANE’s State Team Lead, Malam Umar Lawan, revealed this during…
Philanthropist sponsors scholarship to 13 students of tertiary institutions in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Zamfara-based philanthropist, Alhaji Sanusi Bala Turaki has sponsored scholarships to 13 students of various tertiary institutions in his bid to assist in providing sound education in the…
Nigerian Army Renovates Schools in Jigawa Communities
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Army has completed the renovation and furnishing of 24 classrooms at the Limawa Primary School in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. PRIME TIME NEWS…
UNICEF Visits Yobe, Promises Continued Support for Education Sector
From Tijjani Muhammad, Yobe A team from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Borno D Field Office visited Nguru Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) to assess the impact of ongoing education programs…
UniCal suspends fee hike after students’ protest
The Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has directed that the new fees introduced by the institution be put on hold until further notice. The directive is contained in a…
J-Teach Staff Protest: Gov. Namadi Assures Job Security, Emphasizes Aptitude Test
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In response to protests by 4,500 temporary teachers known as “J-Teach” against a planned aptitude test, Governor Umar Namadi reassured them that no one will be disenfranchised from…
Inuwa Makes History as Youngest NANS Vice President
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Muhammad Inuwa from Kano State has been elected as the vice president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Inuwa’s victory came after the NANS 2023 convention…