The parents and guardians of the Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus have called for Gov. Dauda Lawal’s urgent intervention. The Chairman of the parent’s association, Ibrahim Tudu, made the appeal while addressing…
Category: Education
Kebbi Polytechnic decries low enrollment of students
The Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari, has decried the low enrollment of students into the institution. The Deputy Rector of the polytechnic, Mallam Sa’idu Aliyu-Dankolo, made this known on Wednesday when he led…
Stakeholders Urge Kano Govt To Address Challenges in Education Sector
By Abdullahi Yusuf Stakeholders in Kano on Tuesday appealed to the State Government to address the challenges bedeviling education to ensure the success of the State of Emergency it declared in the…
Gov. Zulum Opens Summit to Reform Almajiri Education
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in…
SCI, PLAN, DAG moves to tackle 417,661 out of schools children in Jigawa, Kano, Sokoto
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non governmental Organizations, Save the Children International (SCI), PLAN International and DAG with support from EU targetted to address 417,661 out of schools children challenges in three…
2025 budget: Dangote Varsity VC Lauds 31 Percent Allocation To Education Sector
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Vice Chancellor, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State,Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai, has commended Governor Abba Yusuf and Visitor of the University, for allocating 31…
2025 Appropriation Bill: Education, Healthcare, Key Sectors Receive Priority in Yobe
In Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education, healthcare, and other essential sectors with the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Education remains at the forefront, with the…
Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation Donates 60-Seater Bus to Federal Polytechnic Kabo, Enhancing Student Mobility
In a move that reinforces his commitment to advancing education and supporting academic institutions across Africa, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, Chairman and Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, and his foundation…
ANCOPSS Extends Fellowship to Local Education Authority in Yobe
From Tijjani Mujahid, Yobe In a bid to enhance the transition between educational levels, The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS), Yobe State chapter, recently paid an inaugural visit…
Zamfara indigenous students in Cyprus fell in quandary
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State indigenous students studying in Cyprus have been thrown into conundrum following alleged negligence of the State Government to settle their backlogs of their school fees and…
Federal University Dutsin-Ma Awards Honorary Doctorate to Hon. Abubakar Bichi
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, Member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree during the 9th convocation…
NUT Urges Governors to Prioritize Teacher Welfare, Calls for Professionalization
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called on its members to strive for professional development to enhance educational standards in Nigeria. NUT President Comrade Audu Titus Amba…
Hon. Abubakar Bichi offers scholarship to 21 constituents to study in Malaysia
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, member of the House of Representatives representing Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation has offered foreign scholarships to 21 constituents…
Gombe Women Ministry Partners with CSOs to Enhance Girl Child Education
From Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe The Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is reinforcing its commitment to advancing girl child education by strengthening its partnership with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)….
Jigawa SUBEB Considers Adoption of MuKaranta Literacy Program
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) is considering the inclusion of the MuKaranta Hausa Literacy for Prosperity program into the primary school curriculum. This was disclosed…
Empowering Girls’ Voices – Moniepoint takes the Initiative on International Day of the Girl with book donations
In celebration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl, Moniepoint Inc, a leading digital financial provider, has taken a remarkable step towards empowering young girls in Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s theme,…
NUT Pledges Support for Yobe Government Initiatives
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The newly inaugurated officials of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Nguru Chapter, Yobe State, have pledged to collaborate closely with the Local Education Authority to advance educational…
Safe School: Kano Govt to recruit 17,600 security guards
The Kano State Government says it has concluded plans to recruit 17,600 security guards and local hunters to ensure maximum security for public schools across the 44 local government areas. The Commissioner…
Endorsement of Prof. Maikudi as University of Abuja VC: A Step Forward for Education —Voice of African Universities
Voice of African Universities has called on the Nigerian Government to endorse Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the substantive Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja. The call was made by Prof. Mamadou…
COEASU Decries Emergence Of Splinter Group, Says Outfit Stocking Chaos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Federal University of Education (FUE), Kano branch, has condemned the emergence of a splinter group from the union, describing the development…
YUMSUK Holds First Quranic Recitation Competition
By Suleman D/Kudu, Kano Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK), has successfully organized its inaugural Quranic recitation competition, with participants from 22 states across Nigeria. The event saw 18 participants emerging as…
Kano State anti-corruption agency investigates alleged foreign scholarship scam
The Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission has began investigation into alleged N1.5billion foreign scholarship fraud. The commission is questioning two top officials the state Ministry of Higher Education regarding the…
AGILE Unveils Proactive Safety Measures for Project Implementation
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Dr. Amina Haruna Abdul, has emphasized that safety measures are a key foundation…
Buni’s Education Revolution: Yobe Set for Major Overhaul – Commissioner
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a bold move to transform the education landscape in Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has directed the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to develop…
Education: Again Kaduna Senator Lays Foundation for Solar boreholes, Overhead Tanks
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna To keep Primary and Secondary School clean hygiene for both teachers and pupils especially during school hours Senator Representing Kaduna central Senatorial district Lawal Adamu Usman has layed…