Category: Educational
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KATSINA STATE PROPOSES N156.3 BILLION FOR EDUCATION IN 2026 BUDGET
Katsina State Government has allocated N156.3 billion for the education sector in its 2026 budget proposal, representing the largest share at 17.14 percent of the total N897.8 billion budget. The announcement was made by Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas. The education funding covers basic, secondary, and higher education and is part…
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LAGOS TRAINS 10,000 SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has trained over 10,000 safeguarding officers across schools and institutions to strengthen child protection and ensure the safety of every child. Speaking at the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme (SCPP) policy review, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi emphasized that the program…
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KADUNA GOVERNMENT TEAMS UP WITH UNICEF TO BOOST EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE IN HARD-TO-REACH AREAS
Kaduna State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has stepped up efforts to improve education and healthcare for children and women in remote communities. UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Representative, Wafa Abdelatef, assessed progress during a field visit to key sites, including Government Secondary School in Mararaban Jos upgraded with support from Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Access Bank,…
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KANO STATE APPROVES OVER ₦8.2 BILLION FOR EDUCATION, WATER, AND ENERGY PROJECTS
The Kano State Government has granted more than ₦8.2 billion for vital projects across education, water supply, and energy sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, improving learning standards, and enhancing access to clean water and efficient energy. This approval was made during the state’s 33rd Executive Council Meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Of the…
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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION TRAINS 100 FEMALE ATHLETES IN NIGERIA ON LEADERSHIP AND SELF-DEFENCE AGAINST GBV
The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) wrapped up its 4th edition training in Benin, empowering over 100 female athletes from across Nigeria with leadership skills and self-defence techniques to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The two-day event, held from October 31 to November 1, brought together participants from states like Abia, Cross River, Delta, Oyo, Ondo, Edo,…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES URGED FOR REINTRODUCTION TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus Yusuf, a University of Ilorin lecturer, has called for Religious Studies to be brought back as a core subject in Nigerian schools to help curb the alarming rise in moral decay among the youth. Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting in Ilorin organized by the National Orientation Agency and Ilorin Emirate Descendants…
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JOCOFFEST TO TRAIN 200 PLATEAU YOUTHS FOR EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE
The Jos Community Film Festival (JOCOFFEST) is stepping up big for Plateau youths, selecting 200 participants for varied training and empowerment programs aimed at helping them build sustainable livelihoods. Prof. Eddie Ossai, the festival’s founder and a Plateau State University lecturer, shared that the training will happen during the festival from November 5 to 7…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS PAYMENT TO OVER 9,000 TERTIARY STAFF UNDER NEW SUPPORT FUND
The Federal Government has kicked off disbursing funds to more than 9,000 staff members across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to boost staff welfare, productivity, and innovation nationwide. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa praised the milestone, highlighting…
