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NAPPS Urges FG to Revive Bulk Textbook Purchases to Ease Rising Education Costs
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has appealed to the Federal Government to reintroduce bulk purchasing and subsidized distribution of textbooks for both public and private school pupils, describing it as a sustainable solution to the surging cost of education. Speaking on the issue, the association’s National President, Chief Yomi Otubela, warned …
REVEALED: The Effectiveness of Educational Policies in Nigeria
Educational policies in Nigeria are designed as instruments of national development, intended to shape access, quality, equity, and relevance in the school system. From the Universal Primary Education of the 1970s to the Universal Basic Education introduced in 1999, the country has consistently relied on policy frameworks to drive literacy, expand enrollment, and reduce inequality …
JUST IN: Chinese Language Officially Included in Nigeria’s Secondary School Curriculum
The Federal Government has approved Mandarin (Chinese) as one of the international languages to be taught in Senior Secondary Schools. FCT Education Secretary, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, announced this at the inauguration of a new Chinese Corner in GSS Tudun Wada, Abuja, sponsored by CCECC. He said: “In the recent review of our curriculum, the Chinese …
NDDC Urges Youth to Embrace Technology and Literacy for Global Competitiveness
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing literacy and digital education as a pathway to the holistic development of the region. Speaking at a seminar marking the 2025 International Literacy Day, held at the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute in Port Harcourt, NDDC’s Director of Education, Health and Social Services, …
Edo Unveils Bold Education Roadmap: “No Education System Can Rise Above Its Teachers
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has rolled out an ambitious education reform agenda aimed at ensuring every child in the state has access to quality, future-ready learning opportunities. The reforms, championed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, are part of a deliberate and holistic strategy to rebuild the sector after decades of …
Katsina State Earmarks ₦372m Bursary for 24,452 Students, Unveils Wider Education and Security Interventions
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has approved the disbursement of ₦372,051,176 as bursary allowances for 24,452 continuing students across the state’s 34 local government areas. The disclosure was made yesterday by the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Scholarship Board, Dr. Aminu Salisu Tsauri, who highlighted that the intervention underscores the governor’s strong …
AGILE Set to Execute 19 Projects to Boost Girls’ Education in Zamfara
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has successfully delivered 19 projects to strengthen girls’ education in Zamfara State. The AGILE State Coordinator, Sa’adatu AbduGusau, revealed this on Sunday in Gusau while presenting the project fact sheet covering August 2024 to July 2025. “Although AGILE started operations late in Zamfara, we have recorded …
JUST IN: FG Unveils Plan to Feed 50 Million Pupils by 2026 Under Expanded School Feeding Programme
The Federal Government has announced plans to scale up the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) to reach 50 million primary school pupils by 2026. Dr. Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), disclosed this in an interview in Abuja. According to her, “We are working to include early …
“We Aim to Empower Youths” — Bauchi Oil & Gas Academy Eyes NBTE Approval
The Bauchi State Oil & Gas Academy has announced that it is working toward securing accreditation for its programmes from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) by the first quarter of 2026. Provost of the academy, Ahmed Yaro, made this known on Monday during an inspection visit to the academy’s facility in Alkaleri, headquarters …
