Category: Educational
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THIN STAFF, FULL CLASSROOMS: SRI LANKA’S SCHOOL TEACHER CRUNCH
New data shows thousands of schools running with single-digit teaching staff, raising concerns about learning quality and equity. More than 3,000 schools in Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, exposing deep staffing gaps in the country’s education system, according to fresh figures from the Department of Census and Statistics. The data shows…
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KOGI SHUTS SCHOOLS TEMPORARILY OVER SECURITY THREATS
Government acts proactively to protect students and teachers amid rising local tensions The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all schools in the state following rising security concerns in certain communities. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo described the move as a precautionary measure to safeguard pupils, students, and teachers, stressing that the decision…
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ENUGU, UNDP PARTNER TO BOOST EDUCATION, ENERGY & DIGITAL GROWTH
Milestone MoU aims to fast-track development and attract investments to Enugu State. The Enugu State Government and UNDP Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering education, energy, trade, digital economy and more, linking the state to the UNDP Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). Speaking at the Government House ceremony, UNDP Resident Representative Ms.…
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UK BOARDING SCHOOLS BRING GLOBAL CLASSROOM TO ABUJA, LAGOS
Thinking of a British boarding education? Top UK schools are coming to Nigeria to meet families face-to-face. Leading UK boarding schools are set to meet Nigerian parents and students this March as part of UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos. Organised by Mark Brooks Education, the events will give families…
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FG LAUNCHES FREE FINANCIAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR 10 MILLION NIGERIANS
Big push for women and youth as government targets inclusion, digital skills and wealth creation The Federal Government has kicked off a free nationwide training for 10 million Nigerians to boost financial inclusion and literacy, with a strong focus on women and young people. The programme, driven by the Office of the Vice President through…
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12,000 WOMEN AND YOUTHS TRAINED IN ORGANIC FARMING BY ACTIONAID SPAC
Agroecology project empowers farmers, but calls for land security and market access remain Over 12,000 women and young farmers in the FCT have been trained in organic farming under ActionAid’s SPAC–West Africa project, boosting sustainable farming practices and community resilience. Project Lead, Hajara Ramson, said the training, delivered through cooperatives and a Training of Trainers…
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AVIATION SKILLS GAP? BALAMI’S UNIVERSITY STEPS IN
IBUAM says it’s training the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation leaders Founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Isaac Balami, says the institution was created to fix Nigeria’s aviation manpower shortage and leadership gaps. Balami spoke in Lagos while hosting a Borno State Government delegation, on a campus visit…
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FG SPLASHES ₦50M ON BEST TEACHER, UNVEILS EDUREVAMP
Big wins for Nigerian teachers—cash rewards, cars, houses, and a new national training platform to raise the bar in classrooms. The Federal Government has rewarded Nigeria’s overall best teacher, Taiwo Solanke, with ₦50 million, celebrating excellence, innovation and dedication to teaching. The announcement came at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja, where First Lady…
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FG SETS STAGE FOR TEACHERS’ TURNAROUND IN 2026
Big reforms start with the people in the classroom. The Federal Government has announced the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026, a two-day event aimed at putting teachers at the heart of education reform. Slated for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abuja, the summit will focus on boosting teachers’ welfare, professionalism, teaching quality and learning outcomes. Themed “Empowering…
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KWARA POLY PROTEST: GOV SETS UP PROBE PANEL, RECTOR STEPS ASIDE
After days of tension on campus, Kwara State moves to get answers. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a three-member panel to investigate the students’ protest that rocked Kwara State Polytechnic, leading to the school’s temporary closure. The panel, confirmed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education Saadatu Modibbo-Kawu, will be chaired by the Attorney-General and Commissioner…
