Tag: Schools

US to finance mining projects in Nigeria - Dele Alake 
Opinion

Close schools charging foreign currency fees, minister demands

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for the closure of all schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies. Alake made this strong recommendation during the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration, held on the sidelines of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week in Abuja, which was themed Nigeria […]

News

Zamfara distributes over 400,000 learning materials to schools

The Zamfara State government, in a bid to enhance the learning environment and boost educational outcomes, has procured and distributed 408,137 teaching and learning materials to public schools across the state. Governor Dauda Lawal, who officiated the distribution, explained that this initiative was a collaboration between the state government, the National Universal Basic Education Commission, […]

World

UN ranks Nigeria 4th globally for attacks on schools

The United Nations has declared Nigeria 4th in global ranking of attacks on schools in conflict zones which have increased by a staggering 44 per cent across the world over the past year. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres stated this in a message to mark the International Day to Protect Education, commemorated annually on 9th Tuesday. […]

Policy and Regulations

FG unveils new curriculum for primary, secondary, technical schools

The federal government has unveiled a new curriculum framework for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, to reduce overload and improve the quality of learning in schools. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, yesterday, said the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, announced the […]