PPFN urges FG to include reproductive health in school  curriculum

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Dr Okai Haruna, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), has called on the Federal Government to inculcate Comprehensive Life-Skill and Health Education in the school curriculum to boost awareness. Haruna made the call at the graduation ceremony of secondary school students, who participatedContinue Reading

Association wants young Nigerians to embrace livestock farming as career

By Sylvester Thompson The Abuja Chapter of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has organised a quiz competition to inspire young Nigerians to embrace livestock agriculture as a career. The competition, held in Abuja, offered a platform for young pupils to showcase their understanding of animal science and agriculture, aContinue Reading

FCTA sets 20 days to showcase Tinubu’s impacts on education 

By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has designated 20 days to showcase the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the education sector within the territory. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike made this known during the inauguration of the newly constructed engineering infrastructure in Wuye District, Abuja,Continue Reading

Varsity of Innovation, Science, Tech Omumma, Imo‘ll broaden education – Uzodimma

By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, will broaden education in the state and the country at large. He made the remarks in Abuja, when the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, presented him the Certificate ofContinue Reading

VC urges exploration of economic theories

By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice‑Chancellor of Bingham University, has urged deeper exploration of theoretical frameworks guiding economic thought, especially how individuals and societies allocate scarce resources. He issued the call at the 9th inaugural lecture delivered by Prof. Michael Akpan in Karu, Nasarawa State on Tuesday. The NewsContinue Reading

English, Mathematics compulsory for all O’level candidates — FG

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students at the O’Level. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said theContinue Reading

NAPTAN backs FG on ban of dollar-denominated school fees

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has backed the Federal Government’s decision to close schools charging tuition fees in foreign currencies. The association described the practice as exploitative, abnormal, and unpatriotic, stressing that it must not be tolerated under any circumstance. Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Chairman ofContinue Reading

Sen. Katung offers N40m scholarships to 400 indigent students in Kaduna

By Amen Gajira Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP–Kaduna South) has awarded N40million in scholarships to no fewer than 400 indigent students from his constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the funds, disbursed through the Sunday Marshall Katung Foundation, provided each beneficiary with N100,000 to support their education inContinue Reading