The ongoing debate surrounding the classification of Almajiri children as out-of-school has taken a fresh turn, with the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Saidu, asserting that the Almajiri system is a traditional Islamic education model and should not be compared to formal education metrics. “Almajiri children should not be regarded as out-of-school, as…
As 2025 begins, the promise of a better Nigeria is met with anticipation and scrutiny. In his nationwide address, President Bola Tinubu laid out plans to stimulate economic growth and improve the lives of ordinary citizens through bold policy initiatives. While his speeches exude hope, Nigerians at home and abroad call for concrete, tangible steps…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled a new initiative, enabling students to resit their WASSCE exams in January and February 2025. This was affirmed by an official of the Council, John Kapi during media interactions. The programme, called WASSCE PC1, allows candidates to retake failed papers sooner than before, eliminating the long wait…
In the face of mounting challenges in northern part of Nigeria in particular, many entered 2025 with high hopes and anticipation for positive changes under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. It’s no news that the country is grappling with a multitude of issues ranging from economic instability, rising insecurity and poor healthcare, heated debates…
The University of Abuja has appointed Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as its new Vice-Chancellor, effective January 1, 2025. The appointment was announced during the 77th Extraordinary Meeting of the University’s Governing Council, chaired by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), on Tuesday. Professor Maikudi, a distinguished scholar in International Law, takes on the role for…
The University of Abuja’s (UniAbuja) search for a new Vice-Chancellor (VC) took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as members of the university’s external Governing Council boycotted a meeting called by Chairman, Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, (rtd). Kaita, who is rumored to have a preferred candidate, had scheduled the meeting to appoint a substantive…
…As 150 Foreign Scholarship Graduates Return Hussaimi Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warmly welcomed 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship programme who returned after completing their master’s degrees at top international universities. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the students arrived at Malam…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State warmly welcomed the first batch of students who had been sent to India to further their studies. The students arrived at Aminu Kano International Airport at around 1:00 pm on Sunday (today) and were greeted by the Governor, alongside his Deputy, Comrade…
Nigeria is facing a dire education crisis, with the country holding the unenviable title of third-highest number of out-of-school children globally. The stark reality is worsened by the inability of many state governments to access funds meant to combat this issue. An investigation by Africa Health Report’s Gom Mirian, reveals that a critical bottleneck in…
The University of Abuja has addressed issues raised in recent media reports and allegations concerning the ongoing selection process for appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor. Since the departure of Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah on July 1, the University has been embroiled in a succession crisis. The Acting Director of Information and University Relations at the University of…
