Tag: #Education
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BINGHAM VC URGES SCHOLARS TO COMBINE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH MORAL VALUES
Bingham University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Ayuba, has called on scholars, staff and students to uphold strong moral values while contributing positively to society through education and research. Ayuba made the call during the university’s third public lecture in Karu, Nasarawa State, held in honour of Prof. Yusufu Turaki’s 80th birthday. He described Turaki as a…
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TINUBU APPOINTS SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose second term ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday May 20 by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According…
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UN EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring attacks on schools in Nigeria, describing them as harmful to children, teachers, and communities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organisation is closely monitoring recent incidents involving armed groups targeting schools, including reports of abductions and deaths of teachers in parts of the country. He said…
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RISING SCHOOL KIDNAPPINGS THREATENS EDUCATION, NATIONAL SECURITY – EXPERT
A security expert, Mr Olaniyi Daniel, has warned that the rising cases of abduction of school children and teachers across the country pose serious threats to education and national security. Mr Daniel made the observation on Tuesday May 19 in Lagos, in reaction to recent incidents of abduction involving pupils. He called for urgent and…
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COMMUNICATION EXPERT CALLS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
A communication expert has called for greater involvement of communities in the planning and implementation of development projects to improve sustainability and social impact. Prof. Christopher Ochonogor made the call while presenting a paper at a conference of the Department of Mass Communication at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. He explained that development…
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FG: NO CHILD SHOULD MISS SCHOOL OVER POVERTY — EDUCATION MINISTER
The Federal Government says no Nigerian child should miss school because of financial hardship. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this during an inspection of schools under the AGILE programme in Kano State. She said government interventions, including education financing and skills programmes, are helping to reduce barriers to learning and…
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GHARI LGA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, COMPLETES SCHOOL RENOVATION
Ghari Local Government Area in Kano State has restated its commitment to strengthening the education sector as a foundation for societal development. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Hashimu Garba, said efforts will continue to improve learning conditions for students and teachers across the area. As part of ongoing projects, the council has completed the…
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DIGITAL PLATFORM LAUNCHED TO BOOST TEACHERS’ EARNINGS AND STEM EXODUS
A new digital platform has been launched in Lagos by the Nigerian Teachers Community (NTC) to support teachers with better earning opportunities and reduce the rate of exit from the education sector. The platform allows teachers to host and monetise online classes and other educational services. It was developed with partners, including Hallos, a live-learning…
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ARMY BUILDS CLASSROOMS IN KADUNA, SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO SECURITY
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new three-classroom block at LEA Primary School in Rigachikun, Kaduna—linking education directly to national security. At the event, the GOC 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase (represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Opurum), said lasting peace goes beyond military force and depends on human development, trust, and empowering young people. “Investing in…
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REMI TINUBU FLAGS OFF PROJECTS, FOOD PROGRAMME IN BORNO
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned key projects in Maiduguri, including modern nursing quarters and two mega primary schools built by Gov. Babagana Zulum. The new quarters—eight fully furnished blocks—aim to improve living conditions for healthcare workers, while the schools come with ICT centres, solar power, and sports facilities to upgrade learning. She also…
