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GOV. YUSUF APPOINTS PROF. AMINA BAYER0 AS NWU VICE CHANCELLOR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the new Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano, for a five-year term
ABU PRC HONOURS SOMMAJIGI WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Postgraduate Representative Council (PRC) of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has honoured Mallam Abdullahi A. M. Sommajigi, Head of MIS, with a Special Recognition Award in appreciation of his outstanding
FG CLARIFIES SUBJECT CHOICES UNDER NEW SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified issues surrounding subject selection as WAEC registration continues. The Ministry explained that students are free to choose any approved subject in the
LEKKI PORT AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO 60 STUDENTS IN HOST COMMUNITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Lekki Port has awarded scholarships to 60 students from its host communities in Lagos as part of its corporate social responsibility and educational support programme. Managing Director Wang
REPS ORDER EDUCATION MINISTRY TO REVERSE SUBJECT REMOVAL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to immediately restore subjects recently removed from the WAEC registration portal. The decision followed a motion by Bayelsa lawmaker
NUC GETS €3M TO START ICT PROJECTS IN UNIVERSITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The NUC has received €3m as the first tranche of a $40m French loan to begin ICT upgrades in 10 universities. Executive Secretary Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu said the funds
UBEC, AIR FORCE PARTNER TO BOOST SCHOOL SAFETY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is partnering with the Nigerian Air Force to strengthen safety in schools nationwide. UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, said during a visit by
NECO EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH TO BURKINA FASO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended its presence to Burkina Faso, granting full accreditation to schools for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). NECO’s
WIKE THREATENS SANCTIONS OVER UNAPPROVED SCHOOL CLOSURES IN FCT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed strict disciplinary action against officials who issued an unauthorized directive to shut down schools in the FCT. He expressed shock that the notice
FCTA DEBUNKS SCHOOL CLOSURE RUMOUR, SUSPENDS EDUCATION SECRETARY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The FCTA has dismissed reports claiming government schools would close on November 28, 2025, saying no such directive exists. Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the suspension of Education Mandate Secretary