From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has assured that education would continue to occupy a prominent position on the priority list of his administration for…
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Gov. Yusuf Reopens Informatics Institute, Admits 250 Students
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has reopened the Kano State Informatics Institute,Kura, after 8 years of its closure by the immediate past administration in the state. Yusuf also presented…
UNICEF Urges Increased Funding For Early Childhood Education in Northwest
By Mustapha Salisu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for increased funding for Early Childhood Care, Development and Education for children (ECCDE) in Northwest, Nigeria as an important role in…
Hon. Bichi Sponsors 200 Postgraduate Scholarships in Constituency
The Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation led by Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, the member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and Chairman of the House Committee…
CITAD, FCDO Call for Enhanced Citizen Participation in Education Governance
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), paid a visit to the Chairman of the House Committee on Education at the…
ASUU Kano zone decries victimization of members, calls for respect to Universities laws
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kano Zone, decried incessant victimization, intimidation, harassment and dehumanization of its members in a number of public universities across the country….
First Lady Flags off Distribution of 60,000 Exercise Books to Jigawa Pupils
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to support basic education, the first lady Mrs Remi Bola Ahmed Tinubu flag-off the distribution of 60,000 exercise books to school pupils in Jigawa….
UNICEF, Jigawa Assembly Partner to Reduce Out-of-School Children
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State House of Assembly has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to reduce the rate of out-of-school children by 42% between…
World Literacy Day: PLANE Honours Best Primary School Pupils in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental Organization known as Partnership for Learning For All in Nigeria (PLANE) in Collaboration with the Jigawa state government honoured best primary schools pupils with impressive gifts…
KDSG Boosts ABU Medical Centre with Drugs Worth Millions of Naira
The Medical Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has taken delivery of large consignment of drugs worth millions of Naira donated to the medical facility by the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board….
Adamawa: Education Must Be Protected from All Forms of Attacks in Nigeria, NGOs Cry Out
From Umar Dankano, Yola A coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) under the auspices of the ‘Education in Emergencies Working Group’ has urged the government and relevant stakeholders to take decisive action against…
How Maryam Abacha Varsity Produced 5 Provosts of Nursing Colleges, 1,000 Lab Scientists, 100 Lawyers, Others in 12 Years
Twelve years after its establishment, the Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN), in Maradi, Niger Republic, has produced five Provosts of Nursing Colleges in Borno, Yobe, and Bauchi States. Dr. Hadiza…
Gov Yusuf To Reward Two Headteachers Found Working During Vacation
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government says it will reward two primary school head teachers whom were found in their offices during vacation and preparing for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session, starting…
ADSUBEB Partners UNICEF to Tackle Out-of-School Children Challenges
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state Universal Basic Education Board, ADSUBEB and the United Nations Children’s Education Fund, UNICEF have agreed to establish a collaborative framework leading to increased school children…
Education: VC commends NSS for maintaining standard
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi Peters, has commended the management of NOUN Staff School (NSS) for uplifting and maintaining the quality of education…
Senator Barau Sponsors Indigent Kano Students For AI, Cybersecurity Courses Abroad
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Barau Jibrin(APC Kano North), is sponsoring hundreds of students to study AI-Robotics Technology, Cybersecurity and Forensic Science in various institutions of higher learning abroad. Senator Barau Jibrin is…
Private School Proprietors Presents Award of Excellence to Education Secretary, Others in Yobe
From Auwal Salim, Yobe In a bid to mark the end of the academic year and pave the way for a smoother transition into the next session, a member of the Association…
Kano Govt Re-boards 15 Girls’ Secondary Schools Closed By Ganduje Administration
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says his administration has re-boarded 15 girls’ secondary schools de-boarded by the immediate past administration in the state. The governor expressed dismay over…
Yobe Government Applauds UNICEF’s Teacher Support Initiatives
From Ahmad Mujahid, Yobe The Honorable Commissioner of the Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Associate Professor Abba Idris, recently paid a working visit to Girgiri Pilot Primary School in…
KNSG Reaffirms Commitment to SDGs, Empowers Women in Renewable Energy
By Mustapha Salisu Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 7 and 13, which advocate for affordable and…
Northwest University Sokoto Expands Health Education with 10 New Courses, Says VC Professor Maigari
The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Sokoto, Professor Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim, has highlighted the introduction of ten additional health-related courses as a significant milestone in his two-year tenure at the helm of the…
KNSG Renews Pledge to Advance Mass Education, Vocational Training Programs
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the State Agency for Mass Education as part of its ongoing efforts to prioritize education and enhance adult learning…
ASUU Poised for Another Strike Amid Stalled Agreement with Nigerian Government
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to commence a new industrial action within 21 days if the Nigerian government fails to fulfill the terms of their previous agreement….
Zamfara to settle backlog owing schools in Cyprus for indigene students
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State has assigned a 3-man delegation under the leadership of the state Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Malam Wadatau Madawaki to visit Cyprus with a view…
Private School Proprietors Forum Joins Hands with Yobe Government to Reduce Out-of-School Children
From Auwal Salim, Yobe Being a fundamental human right, every child in Yobe State is entitled to unhindered access to equitable and quality education, regardless of their circumstance or background. That is…