Tag: #EducationFirst
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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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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ BACKS MOBILE PHONE BAN IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Merz urges focus on education over screen time, but warns social media limits are tougher to enforce. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced strong support for banning mobile phones in primary schools, emphasizing that children should concentrate on learning to read, write, and do math—not playing on phones. He expressed sympathy for countries already enforcing such…
