The Federal Government has called on state governments and local communities to take ownership of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative, stressing that the success of the policy will be determined not in Abuja but in the states and communities where girls live and learn.
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Of Gov Ahmed Aliyu’s strategic alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
not about subservience, but about strategic collaboration that yields real benefits for the citizenry.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria has prioritised three key pillars — economic recovery, food security, and sustainable development. These are precisely the areas that hold immense potential for Sokoto State. With its vast arable land and agricultural heritage, Sokoto is naturally poised to become a major beneficiary of the federal government’s drive for food self-sufficiency.
NELFUND seeks institutions’ collaboration to update and upload student records ahead of 2025/2026 academic session
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on all accredited tertiary institutions across the country to update their existing student records and upload the details of both returning and newly admitted students on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal ahead of its official opening for the 2025/2026 academic session
Minister reaffirms commitment to inclusive learning at Day of the Girl-child celebration
The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable education for all Nigerian children, particularly girls and persons with disabilities.
She made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child commemoration organised by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), held at the Exclusive Serene Hotel, W
Chalkboards finally get their retirement letter as FG rolls out smart boards in basic schools
Chalkboards finally get their retirement letter as FG rolls out smart boards in basic schools By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja The Federal Government has officially told chalk and dusters to pack their bags as it launches a digital learning revolution in Nigeria’s public basic schools. Speaking in Lagos, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, unveiled […]
FG launches digital learning, distributes smart boards to basic schools
The Federal Government has declared its readiness to digitally transform teaching and learning in public basic schools across Nigeria.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known on Friday in Lagos during the official launch of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of the distribution of Interactive
Sen. Malam Madori: A model of purposeful service to people
In an era when many public officeholders and legislators are often accused of neglecting the people who entrusted them with power, Senator Ambassador Ahmed Abdul-Hamid Malam Madori stands out as a refreshing exception , a leader whose actions speak louder than his promises
Jigawa: Where Gov Namadi’s inclusive governance attracts defectors from oppositions
The political landscape of Jigawa State is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the visionary leadership of Gov Malam Uma Namadi.
In a period when the Nigerian political scene is often defined by deep divisions and partisan rivalry, Jigawa stands out as a shining example of inclusiveness, accountability, and
NELFUND reopens loan verification portal for 48 hours, defaulting institutions risk exclusion from 2025 loan cycle
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the reopening of its student verification portal for a final 48-hour window to enable tertiary institutions yet to complete their student verification to do
How digital innovation is transforming Jigawa under Gov Namadi
As Federal Government recignises Jigawa State governor, Malam Umar Namadi in the villa today, it is necessary to say one or two things about digital innovation for which our visionary governor is being celebrated.