By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the abduction of children from a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the state. Bago announced the directive during a press briefing after an expanded security meetingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A youth advocacy group on Wednesday, took its campaign against air pollution to markets and schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The youths, led by Ms Daniella Omotola, a young Rotaractor (Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, District 9111) and behavioral advocate, said the campaign aimed toContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli No fewer than 122,050 children affected by the crises in Sokoto and Katsina and Zamfara States have been enrolled in schools by Save the Children International (SCI), through its “Education Cannot Wait (ECW)’ project. Mrs Atine Lewi, the SCI Programme Manager, disclosed this during a three-dayContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming public schools through digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build a knowledge-based economy and globally competitive learners. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, stated this at the inauguration of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-offContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has inaugurated the construction of Transit Way (N2) road, linking Wuse Zone 3 to the Central Area, with assurances for more projects in the area. Speaking during the ceremony on Friday, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said that road infrastructure remainsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, says the State Government has earmarked N6.5 billion for renovation of primary and secondary schools and supply of furniture in its 2025 budget. Idris disclosed this at the opening of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the National Union ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the climate justice sector have called for the integration of climate justice into the Nigerian secondary school curriculum to empower young people and promote environmental sustainability. The call was made during a national consultative workshop on Wednesday in Abuja, organised by the Climate and SustainableContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza A group, PanAfricare Nigeria, says it will equip 14 underserved schools in six states with high-tech toolkits to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Mr Patrick Adah, the Country Director, PanAfricare Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recurring incidents of vandalism and attacks in schools have triggered concerns from stakeholders in Oyo State. The situation is also eliciting response from the Oyo State Government and relevant authorities. Mrs Omotoni Adedeji (not her real name),Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike says President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has spent more than N89.2 billion on provision of roads infrastructure and schools in Bwari Area Council. Wike, who disclosed this while inaugurating the five-kilometre Gaba – Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council onContinue Reading
