Category: Educational
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CONNECT AFRICA INITIATIVE TRAINS CSOs ON GBV PREVENTION AND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN KANO
Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), an NGO, recently trained 20 civil society organisations in Kano State on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention advocacy and the adoption of Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy. The two-day training, held under the Women Against Violence, Empowered through Sustainability (WAVES) Phase II project and supported by the French Embassy, brought together CSO…
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UNIBEN LAUNCHES HANDS-ON AUTOMOBILE TRAINING TO BOOST STUDENT SKILLS
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has kicked off an exciting new vocational training program aimed at equipping students with real-world skills in automobile servicing and maintenance. Announced by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, the “Fundamentals of Automobile Service and Periodic Maintenance Training Programme” is part of UNIBEN’s broader Vocational and Technical Training…
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NASU SPEAKS OUT: TIME FOR A LIVING WAGE POLICY TO PROTECT NIGERIAN WORKERS FROM INFLATION
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a living wage policy that reflects the realities of Nigeria’s rising inflation and cost of living. NASU President Makolo Hassan made the appeal during the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja. Hassan stressed that current wages…
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KEBBI GOV URGES TEACHERS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called on teachers in the state to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning. Speaking at the 9th State Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi chapter, held in Birnin Kebbi, the governor’s message highlighted the vital role of technology in modern education. Represented by…
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BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO AND WRAPA TEAM UP TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is partnering with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) to safeguard the rights of girls and women, announced Vice-Chancellor Prof. Haruna Musa during a Tuesday dialogue in Kano. The event, themed “Affirming the Contribution of Culture and Faith Institutions to the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)…
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UNIVERSITY OF JOS MOURNS STUDENT MURDERED BY FRIEND IN OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT
The University of Jos has confirmed the tragic murder of Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level Banking and Finance student, by his friend and fellow student Nanpon Timnan, a 200-level Agricultural Science student. The university Registrar, Dr. Rejoice Songden, expressed deep sadness over the incident in a condolence message on Monday. She clarified that the murder took…
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WAEC CLARIFIES: NO RESTRICTION ON SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS’ SUBJECT CHOICES FOR 2026 WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come out strong to deny rumors that it instructed schools to limit subject choices for Senior Secondary students taking the 2026 WASSCE. Mrs. Moyosola Adeshina, Acting Head of WAEC’s Public Affairs in Lagos, clarified on Tuesday that these reports are misleading and called on the public to rely…
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JAMB APPROVES 85 UNDERAGE CANDIDATES FOR EXCEPTIONAL ADMISSION AFTER RIGOROUS SCREENING
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 candidates under 16 years old by September 2025 who successfully passed a rigorous, multi-stage screening process for exceptional admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB spokesperson Dr. Fabian Benjamin explained that the policy follows international best practices, treating such admissions as rare exceptions. Out…
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NO PLANS FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT, SAYS KANO STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The Kano State Ministry of Education has officially denied circulating reports about recruiting 3,917 teachers under the ‘Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028).’ Malam Balarabe Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment, described the news as misleading and baseless. He confirmed that no official statement or directive has been released regarding any…
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CYBERSECURITY STAKEHOLDERS URGE POLICIES TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DIGITAL ABUSE
At the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Day event themed “Stay Safe Online,” Levi EduTech and other stakeholders called for the urgent implementation of cybersecurity policies to shield people, especially children, from mental and moral abuses online. The event celebrated cybersmart educators and introduced Cybersmart Clubs in schools aimed at addressing digital morality crises. Levi EduTech has…
