By Abbas Bamalli Katsina State has domesticated the National Safe Schools Policy (NSSP), aimed at protecting students and teachers. Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, who announced this at the official launch of the policy in Katsina, also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding learning environments across the state. TheContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says President Bola Tinubu has approved N250 billion for the construction of student hostels across tertiary institutions nationwide. Alausa said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of governing boards, principal officers and chief executives of agencies underContinue Reading
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has directed relevant officials to commence the search for a temporary site for a study centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Aba.Continue Reading
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, has identified key challenges affecting Open Access publishing in Nigerian universities.Continue Reading
By Chelsea Isa An education advocate, Deborah Bingbeng, has urged Nigerian writers to promote peace through their literary works for the betterment of the society. Bingbeng, who is also a writer and poet, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
Strike By Dorcas Elusogbon The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter, have joined the nationwide strike over delay in the implementation of the 2009 agreement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Mr Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Mr Lanre Lamina,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to repositioning the Nigeria Police Force through strengthened education and training institutions. Alausa said this on Monday in Abuja when the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, led senior police officers on a courtesyContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli UNICEF has raised a fresh alarm over the persistently low access to Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States. UNICEF raised concern that the region is fast falling behind in laying the foundation for future learning and development, especially due to low funding. TheContinue Reading
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has called for the integration of esusu (informal group savings/thrift) into the country’s formal financial frameworks while preserving its cultural integrity.Continue Reading
