Tag: education
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LAGOS MOVES TO TACKLE ABANDONED BUILDINGS THROUGH COORDINATED ENFORCEMENT
The Lagos State Government says it is strengthening inter-agency collaboration to address the growing number of abandoned buildings across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr Abdul-Hafis Toriola, said this in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Mr Ganiu Lawal, on Wednesday July 1 in…
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JAMB PUSHES AI-DRIVEN INCLUSION TO EXPAND HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to making higher education more accessible for persons with disabilities through the strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and stronger stakeholder collaboration. The commitment was reiterated during the National Engagement on Inclusive Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence held on Wednesday July 1 in Abuja.…
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THE HIGH COST OF CHAOS: INSECURITY IS HOLLOWING OUT NIGERIA’S ECONOMY AND STEALING ITS FUTURE
It is no longer alarmist to say that Nigeria is bleeding out. Not from a single wound, but from a thousand deep cuts inflicted by a metastasizing insecurity complex that has overwhelmed the state’s capacity to guarantee the most fundamental promise of any government: the protection of life and property. As of mid-2026, the daily…
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RAISING BOYS RIGHT: NEW PUSH TO END GBV IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
What if the solution to gender-based violence starts with teaching boys differently? A growing movement across Nigeria is doing just that—reshaping mindsets early to stop abuse before it begins. Across schools and communities, advocates are shifting strategy—moving beyond just supporting victims to tackling the root cause: harmful ideas about masculinity. At the centre of this…
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FG PUSHES STRONGER PPP TO TRANSFORM CORRECTIONAL CENTRES INTO REHAB, PRODUCTIVITY HUBS
The Federal Government is ramping up calls for public-private partnerships to turn correctional centres into centres of skills, reform, and economic productivity. The Federal Government has called for stronger Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive lasting reforms across Nigeria’s correctional centres, with a focus on rehabilitation, skills development, and productivity. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made…
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SOCA FOUNDATION EMPOWERS FCT WOMEN WITH SKILLS, STARTER PACKS TO BOOST LIVELIHOODS
From soap-making to financial literacy, over 150 women in Abuja communities are getting the tools to turn survival into small business success. The Somalisa Okocha Care Foundation (SOCA) has empowered no fewer than 150 indigent women in the FCT with entrepreneurial skills, starter packs, and basic support items to help them build sustainable sources of…
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GJF CALLS FOR ACTION TO BOOST WOMEN’S POLITICAL POWER IN NIGERIA
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation urges moving beyond talk to tangible reforms that give women a stronger voice and seat at the decision-making table. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete steps to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership, and governance. The appeal came during a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja marking International Women’s…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
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NGX, PARTNERS RALLY FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN ECONOMY
Nigeria’s financial market leaders are pushing for stronger gender inclusion, urging greater participation of women in leadership, investment, and economic decision-making. The call came during the 2026 “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) Closing Gong event in Lagos. The initiative—organised with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) and…
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SOKOTO EXPANDS EARLY EDUCATION DRIVE TO TACKLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS
With over 66% of children out of school, Sokoto is scaling up early education, building mega schools, and launching digital programmes to bring thousands of children back into classrooms. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is ramping up Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and rolling out bold reforms to tackle…
