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Katsina, UNICEF begin Almajiri school census

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Katsina State, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive census of its traditional Almajiri and Islamiyya schools to transform this culturally significant education system through data-driven policy. This initiative aims to address systemic challenges by collecting detailed data on enrollment, infrastructure, and livelihoods to guide targeted reforms that modernize education while preserving its religious heritage. The state recognizes the system’s historical value in producing leaders but acknowledges that modern pressures have strained its traditional support structures. The ultimate goal is to leverage this

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We’re building NIPR university from our savings – Gov. Sule

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Nasarawa State is funding the world’s first University of Public Relations and Leadership entirely from state savings, a direct result of fiscal reforms enabling sub-national financial independence. This pioneering institution is designed as Nigeria’s first intentional ‘Triple Helix’ university, integrating government, industry, and academia for professional development. The project signals a transformative shift from borrowing for basic infrastructure to investing in specialized, high-impact education using strategically accumulated reserves. This move repositions the state as a global center for innovative professional training

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EGOGA champions Girl-Child safety, empowerment, installs new officers

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The Egbu Girls Old Girls Association (EGOGA) has strategically pivoted from nostalgia to action, framing mentorship as the critical bridge to overcome systemic barriers—including gender-based violence, economic limitations, and the digital divide—facing the girl-child. Its recent reunion and lecture series culminated in a concrete commitment to advance girls’ safety, education, and empowerment, recognizing that investing in girls uplifts entire communities. This vision is being operationalized through new leadership and tangible projects, such as a modern

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NUC approves degree programme for FCE Yola   

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FCE Yola has received landmark approval from the NUC to independently run 14 degree programs, marking a significant institutional upgrade from its previous affiliated status. This positions the college among a select group of 15 federal colleges granted autonomous degree-awarding power, enhancing its academic stature and offering new opportunities. For the 2026/2027 academic year, prospective students must apply directly through JAMB and the college portal, selecting only from the 14 approved courses. This transition represents a strategic shift

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Alumni donate corps members’ lodge worth N40m to Ondo school

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A community’s alumni association has directly addressed a critical national challenge by funding and constructing a N40 million lodge for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, demonstrating a powerful model of local, self-funded development. This initiative highlights the untapped potential of alumni networks to provide essential infrastructure, thereby strengthening national service programs and improving community welfare. The project’s success underscores that unified, private-sector action can effectively complement government efforts in tackling infrastructural deficits. Furthermore, the event served as a strategic platform for

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Adichie back to classroom at UNN on new chapter as visiting Professor

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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is strategically elevating its global academic standing by appointing three world-renowned figures—author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, development economist Prof. Kevin Urama, and political economist Prof. James Robinson—as visiting professors. This initiative directly aims to enrich teaching, research, and policy programs by leveraging their unique expertise in literature, development economics, and institutional governance. Beyond prestige, the core value lies in practical, high-impact

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FG, World Bank partner on $500m programme to strengthen education, health sectors

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The Nigerian government and World Bank have launched a $500 million HOPE-GOV program to fundamentally reform basic education and primary healthcare through performance-based financing. The program’s core mechanism ties 96% of funds directly to states achieving verified results in critical areas like increased sector financing, transparent budgeting, and filling staffing gaps. With all 36 states and the FCT participating, this initiative creates a powerful accountability model, ensuring funds drive measurable improvements in human capital outcomes. This represents a strategic shift from traditional funding

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Okpebholo inaugurates Governing Council of Edo College of Nursing Sciences

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Governor Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated a new Governing Council for the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, signaling a strategic commitment to elevate healthcare education as a cornerstone of the state’s sustainable development agenda. This move, coupled with the governor’s recognition of a senior health official’s advanced policy training, underscores a deliberate fusion of expert governance and strategic capacity-building to reform both the education and health sectors. The administration’s clear directive is to reposition the institution for excellence, leveraging appointed specialists to drive tangible

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Ooni of Ife donates N6m to best graduating student of Ibadan Poly

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The Ooni of Ife’s significant financial awards to top graduates and innovative lecturers underscore a powerful model of private-public partnership in education, emphasizing excellence and technological advancement. Concurrently, the Oyo State government demonstrates its commitment through substantial budgetary allocation and institutional support, including staff regularization and new program approvals. The event highlights a cohesive strategy where traditional leadership, state policy, and academic administration align to foster industrial harmony, graduate success, and curriculum modernization. This synergy positions The Polytechnic Ibadan as a growing

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