Sunday, July 26, 2026

Education

June 9, 2026

School security key to sustaining, safeguarding human capital growth: Expert

The expert called for stronger measures to protect schools, warning that insecurity threatened not just education but also the country’s economic growth and social stability.

Mass kidnapping of schoolchildren
June 9, 2026

Kano, EU, UNICEF launch 10-year education plan to tackle learning crisis

The Kano government, in collaboration with the European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund, has begun developing a 10-year strategic education plan.

Kano school children
June 9, 2026

Canadian envoy advises journalists on ethical reporting for child protection

Canada’s envoy urged journalists in the country to ensure accurate, ethical and responsible reporting to protect the Nigerian child against online and physical violence.

June 9, 2026

Katsina student shines in U.S., Gov Radda cheers

The governor added that Miss Sa’adu’s success validated his administration’s continued investment in the education sector.

Governor Dikko Radda
June 9, 2026

ASUU-FG Deal: Northwest University demands immediate payment of staff allowances from Kano govt

“Prompt implementation of the allowances will help strengthen industrial harmony and enhance the overall development of the state’s higher education sector,” the union said.

June 9, 2026

Kebbi governor orders investigation into alleged fraud in teachers’ salary payment

“I have a personal interest in this committee. I know how much the teachers were earning before, and I also know how much I approved as their new minimum wage,” the governor said.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris
June 8, 2026

WAEC warns schools, supervisors against extortion of candidates

WAEC said reports revealed instances where candidates were compelled to pay money under various pretexts.

June 8, 2026

WAEC explains delay in math, agric exams, cites accident, logistics challenges

It blamed an accident that claimed the lives of its personnel for the delay.

June 8, 2026

Cross River govt, NUT disagree over existence of 4,000 ghost workers

The Cross River government and the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers on Monday disagreed over the alleged existence of 4,000 ghost workers.

Technical teachers in North-West
June 8, 2026

Government alone can’t fund education: Uba Sani

The governor believes that “investing in young minds is one of the surest ways to secure lasting peace, prosperity, and development”.’