In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials. The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture. Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation...

The Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Bauchi State has signed the 2025 work plan with the United Nations Children’s Fund. The signing of the work plan signifies the formalization and commitment of the two parties to achieving their goals and objectives for a successful and productive year. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief Field Officer, UNICEF, Bauchi, while speaking during the ceremony, solicited the necessary support and cooperation from all stakeholders for the successful...

The Government of Adamawa State has announced automatic employment to 60 graduate engineers trained in India under the sponsorship of the state government. However, their employment would regularize after their one-year mandatory national service under the NYSC scheme. Recalled that the scholarship scheme was introduced in 2020 to support the Adamawa indigenes on the five-year engineering programme in India. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Umar Garba Pella, announced the...

Following absenteeism by some public school principals in Adamawa State, the Post Primary Schools Management Board Yola, has taken stringent measures to halt the trend by sacking any Principal who abandoned his duty post. Mr.Birsan Penuel, Adamawa State Executive Secretary, Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) Yola dropped the hint during a visit to Daneyel Secondary School in the Girei local government area. The Executive Secretary frowned at the attitude exhibited by some principals by...

Six students of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA) have died as a result of an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango in a statement on Saturday extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students on behalf of the management. Ango stated that the Vice-Chancellor, B. G. Danshehu was deeply saddened by the incident, saying several critical measures have been implemented to control the...

The Ogun State government has closed down a private school, The Perfect Light Nursery and Primary School, Eyinogbe, in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been shut down. The closure of the school by the State Government followed an alleged assault by the head teacher, Ashafa Afelaja, who sodomized a female pupil (name withheld). The action of the head teacher on the minor had damaged her fistula, resulting in bleeding. The state government,...

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra state has restated its commitment to instilling discipline and order among staff and students of the institution. Chairman of the Council, Sen. Dr Barnabas Gemade gave the assurance on Wednesday March 5 2025, during interactive session between Governing Council of the institution and the Polytechnic Community. He warned against cases of gossips and rumour mongering peddled by certain staff of the Polytechnic, saying such vices would...

Education has been described as the foundation of every great society, and books are the key that unlocks the doors of knowledge, imagination, and success. The Head Teacher of Gombi Central Primary School of Gombi LGA, Adamawa State, Hajiya Talatu Isa Gudu asserted while receiving assorted textbooks covering art and science courses as well as book shelves, reading desks and chairs donated to the school by an educationist Hajiya Dijjatu Ballah at the school premises....