Kabiru Haruna The Honourable Minister of Education has officially denied claims that the government is scrapping the current Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system. Instead, he clarified that the proposal aims to strengthen the education system by extending the duration of basic education from nine to twelve years. Nigeria Scraps Secondary Schools Unveils New 12-4 Edu System Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasized that any such changes would undergo extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including state governments and local communities, over a period of nine months. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving education…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has pledged to support the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JG-PCACC) in training and capacity building to enhance its effectiveness. EFCC Probes Complaints Over Public Auction of Forfeited Vehicles This was contained in a statement signed by the JG-PCACC spokesman issued to newsmen. He said Olukoyede made this commitment in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the JG-PCACC, led by its Chairman, Barrister Salisu Abdu. Expressing his satisfaction with the establishment of the state’s anti-graft agency, the EFCC chairman noted that its presence…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa Golden Stars FC has officially unveiled Coach Abdullahi Adamu as the club’s new Technical Adviser. The Public Relations Officer Jigawa Golden Stars FC Ibrahim Isyaku disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. He said, the move is part of preparations for the second half of the 2024/2025 Nigerian National League (NNL) season. It was, reported that, The management of Jigawa Golden Stars FC has issued a two-match ultimatum to Head Coach, Ado Mato and his assistants following a series of disappointing results in the ongoing Nigeria National League, NNL. He said the appointment comes as the…
Beneficiaries of Dangote Cement Plc’s empowerment schemes at Obajana have shared their inspiring stories of how the company’s social programs have positively impacted their lives. The beneficiaries, who were trained and equipped in various vocational skills such as poultry farming, fashion design, and more, expressed gratitude to the company for providing them with life-changing opportunities. Dangote Cement Empowers Kogi in Fight Against Insecurity Speaking to newsmen at Obajana in Kogi State, Mr. Oluwafisayo Obanla, a beneficiary, who was trained and equipped on poultry farming, expressed gratitude to the company for given him the opportunity of becoming a qualified poultry farmer.…
The Federal Government FG has announced the scrapping of all Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools in the country and introduced a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model after which a Nigerian child can aspire to higher education. With this development, the Nigerian Government is seeking the abolition of 6-3-3-4 education system and replacing it with 12-4. Minister of Education Commends Cordenia Technology Foundation This is even as it has sought the approval of the National Council on Education to officially adopt 16 years as the minimum entry age requirement into the country’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education,…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area to express his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise that resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and left several others injured. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Kano Inaugurates Committee to Investigate Rimin Zakara Dispute During his visit, Governor Yusuf met with the bereaved graves family, offering heartfelt sympathies and announcing that the state government will sponsor the family of the three deceased victims. He also directed the…
Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Kano State’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has expressed concerns about non-native Hausa speakers creating advertisements in Hausa that distort the message and deviate from standard Hausa. He emphasized the need for native Hausa speakers to craft these advertisements to ensure clarity and effective communication. Kano Governor Emphasizes Professionalism in Justice Execution Waiya stressed that having native speakers handle advertisement production is crucial to prevent misinterpretation. He also reiterated his commitment to strengthening the capacity of Information Officers in the state by ensuring their registration with relevant professional bodies [1). The Advertising Regulatory Council of…
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has reiterated the importance of sensitizing political activities in Kano to prevent violence and ensure lasting peace in the state. He emphasized that maintaining a peaceful political environment is crucial to sustaining development and safeguarding the well-being of citizens. HMB Launches Supervision Campaign to Revolutionize Healthcare Comrade Waiya made this known during a high-level meeting for the take-off of Project Safe Corridor, an initiative of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf aimed at addressing political thuggery and criminal activities among youths in the state. The meeting was jointly led by…
Ƙabiru Haruna The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, chaired the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education (NCE) meeting, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss critical issues in Nigeria’s education system. The meeting focused on policy reforms, curriculum development, funding mechanisms, and strategies to improve access to quality education. Minister of Education Commends Cordenia Technology Foundation The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, as well as Commissioners of Education from the 36 states, were in attendance. Key Discussions and Resolutions 1. Indigenous Language and Basic Education The council emphasized the importance of incorporating indigenous…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed 400 million naira to 10 community interest groups of young generation to engage in Agribusinesses to boost food security not only of the state but Nigeria at large. FG Working On Issues Raised Protest Unnecessary- Info. Minister This was contained in a statement issued by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf made the call during the disbursement of 400 million naira Community Revolving Fund to 10 interest groups from four Local Government areas of the state organized by the Kano Agro-Climatic Resilience Landscape…