From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Dr. Jummai Ali Kazaure as the new Provost of the College of Education, Legal, and Islamic Studies, Ringim….
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Ramadan Fast: BUK Students Struggle with Extreme Heat, Exams
By Garba Salisu Abba, Hafsat Abdullahi and Barakat Ozohu Abdulrahman As the holy month of Ramadan continues, students at Bayero University Kano (BUK) are finding it difficult to balance fasting, extreme heat,…
Digital Bridge Institute Committed To Bridging Digital Divide For PWDs – CEO
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Digital Bridge Institute(DBI) says it is committed to bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for People With Disabilities (PWDs) to enable them participate fully in the nation’s…
74,452 Schoolgirls Benefit From AGILE Financial Assistance In Kano State
By Abdullahi Yusuf About 74,452 schoolgirls have so far benefitted from financial assistance, under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE). AGILE is a programme initiated by the Federal Ministry…
We Are Taking Steps To Safeguard Kano Schools – Gov. Yusuf
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says his administration has taken significant steps to ensure the safety of all schools across the state. Yusuf disclosed this at the opening…
Kebbi recruits 2,000 teachers to boost education
The Kebbi Government has recruited 2,000 teachers to enhance delivery of quality education in the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Halima Muhammad-Bande, stated this in an interview with…
Kaduna Journalist Criticizes Sowore, NANS, CAN Over School Closure Criticism
A Kaduna-based journalist, Abdullahi Alhassan, has strongly criticized former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, along with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the National Association of Nigerian Students…
Adamawa Polytechnic Moves to Resolve Certificate Issuance Delay for Affiliate Students – Rector
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Rector of Adamawa State Polytechnic (SPY), Dr. Muhammad Toungos, has assured graduates who are yet to receive their certificates from affiliated institutions that efforts are underway to…
CITAD Engages Education Stakeholders for Stronger Quality Assurance in Kano Schools
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has organized a roundtable dialogue for stakeholders as part of its efforts to address challenges of Education Quality Assurance in Kano…
NANS Elects Olushola Oladoja as New National President
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Olushola Oladoja as its new National President. Oladoja, a postgraduate student at the University of Jos, emerged victorious after securing 300 votes…
NOUN Introduces Skills Acquisition into School Curriculum – Don
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi Peters, has announced that the NOUN Staff Nursery and Primary School has introduced a skills acquisition…
SBMC Recognizes Education Secretary for Transformative Contributions in Nguru
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu In a milestone ceremony, the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) overseeing one of the second-generation primary schools in Tsohon Nguru Community, Nguru Local Government Area, Yobe State, has honored…
Kaduna varsity ASUU suspends strike
The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended the strike ir embarked upon on Feb. 18. This is contained in a statement issued by…
Ganduje Attends Al-Istiqama University’s First Convocation, Celebrates Sponsored Graduates
By Mustapha Salisu The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, attended the first convocation ceremony of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila. A statement issued by Aminu Dahiru, Senior…
Our Mission Is to Inculcate a Reading Habit in the Minds of Younger Generations – Literary Society
From Salihu Muh’d Dagari, Damaturu Recently, the Nguru Literary Society held a meeting with its patron, Alhaji Hamisu Ado, who also serves as the Education Secretary of Nguru Local Education Authority (LGEA)…
Gwarzo LGA Inaugurates Educational Task Force to Boost Learning
Gwarzo Local Government Area has inaugurated an Educational Task Force Committee to enhance the development and progress of education in the region. Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, Zonal Information Officer, Kano Municipal Zone…
W.TEC, YiSHDA Urges Young Girls to Bridge Gender Divide Through STEM
By Mustapha Salisu A non-profit organization, Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) in collaboration with Youth Initiative for Sustainable Human Development in Africa (YiSHDA), has called on young girls and women in Kano…
Gov.Yusuf Receives New Telegraph Nigeria Best Governor Of The Year Award On Education
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has been named best Nigerian Governor of the Year 2024 on Educational Development by the prestigious New Telegraph Newspapers. The award was presented…
MAU Yola establishes 5-megawatt solar farm to generate energy supply to varsity
From Umar Dankano, Yola In an effort to address the energy supply deficit on its campuses and offices, the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has established a 5-megawatt solar farm. Recall that…
Quality Education For The Nigerian Child Remains President Tinubu’s Top Priority – VP Shettima
…Seeks private sector partnership as MTN distributes digital devices to secondary school students The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
Free JAMB Registration Kicks Off for Mikang Students
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The member representing Mikang Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, has commenced Free JAMB Registration for students in the area as a move to…
Al-Istiqama University Sets Date for 2025 Convocation Amid Major Upgrades
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, has officially announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2025 convocation ceremony, which will take place on February 21 and 22, 2025. The event will celebrate the academic achievements…
The Need to Solarize Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila
By Jasrah Gadanga Electricity is a fundamental necessity for academic institutions, providing power for learning, research, and daily student activities. Unfortunately, students at Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, are facing severe hardships due to…
NGO Empowers Jigawa Media Influencers on Education
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non governmental organization known as Beta Nigeria, engaged and empowered media influencers on how to improve education in Jigawa state. Hajiya Aida Isah a team member of…
Expert Laments How Kano Governor Approved Girls’ Education Funds Thrice Without Release
By Ibrahim Hamisu The Kano State government has again been urged to prioritize the release of funds for the budget allocated for girls’ education so as to ensure adequate execution of girl…