Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State Government has officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. At the launch event held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. “This scheme will ensure…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) branch, has embarked on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action, effective February 26, 2025. According to Africa Health Report, the ASUU-SSU Congress met on February 26, 2025, to review its earlier resolution taken on January 30, 2025, and assess…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Government has introduced a new transportation system to ease students’ movement to schools across the state. The initiative was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, at the Murtala House in Kano. Speaking at the event, Gwarzo announced…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is collaborating with British institutions to enhance transnational education in Nigeria. This partnership aims to foster knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and faculty development while reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign education. Speaking during a meeting with a British Council delegation led by Charlie Walker, TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono emphasized…
The Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality basic education across the nation, emphasising urgent action to reduce the growing number of out-of-school children. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, speaking at a three-day Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) meeting in Abuja, highlighted the administration’s determination to transform the sector. “I…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike, which began on February 18, following the intervention of the Kaduna State Government. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Dr. Peter Adamu, Chairman of ASUU, KASU chapter, who confirmed…
Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board has promoted 2,000 staff members in the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the quality of education in the state. The Board’s Executive Secretary, Alhaji Rabi’u Sale Gwarzo, who announced this on Friday during an inspection tour of senior secondary schools…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) urges students to embrace integrity and reject corruption as vital components of national development. Executive Chairman, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede said this on Thursday in Abuja while playing host to students from Gabs Glorious Kids Academy, saying, “Corruption has eroded our nation, leaving us without essential social amenities…
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba has called on School Support Officers (SSOs) across Nigeria to refocus their efforts on improving the quality of basic education. Garba made the plea on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening SSOs’ capacity to better serve in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established two new federal universities: the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti and the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State. The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed the news following the signing of accompanying legislation at the State House on Thursday….
