Category: Education
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In Conflict-affected Borno, NGO Pushes to Put School Planning in the Hands of the People
In the wake of prolonged conflict in Northeast Nigeria, the advocacy group Connected Development (CODE) is pivoting to a grassroots-first strategy. By integrating local leaders and parents into the planning of “Local Education Sector Operational Plans,” the initiative aims to foster community ownership and ensure that rebuilding efforts in Borno State are both transparent and…
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FG Declares Borno a Model for Education, Minister says Zulum is a “Pacesetter”
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE – The Federal Government has described the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as a national “pacesetter” in the education sector, citing the superior quality of infrastructure built by his administration. The commendation was given by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday in…
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UNIMAID Celebrates 50 Years of Resilience, Graduates Record 20,164 Students
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) marked its 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) and its 25th Convocation Ceremony on Monday, celebrating five decades of growth and resilience in the Lake Chad Basin region. Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele highlighted the university’s evolution from its humble beginnings in 1975 with just two…
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In Maiduguri, Rotary Club Champions Literacy with Aid for Over 600 Students
By Abu Faisal MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Rotary Club of Maiduguri, District 9127, has on Thursday Nov 20, 2025 launched a significant outreach campaign targeting the foundational years and advanced ages of learning at various schools around the metropolis and outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. The launched this dual-pronged literacy campaign with the…
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61 Years Dedicated Nurse, Who Served Amid Boko Haram Threat Gets New Home, Son’s Job from Governor Zulum
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Nigeria – It was a day of profound gratitude and public recognition for Mabel Ijeoma Duaka, a 61-year-old nurse whose decades of selfless service in a town ravaged by insurgency earned her a permanent home and a job for her son. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Tuesday gifted Mrs…
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Education in the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University
By Zainab Yetunde Adam Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani education advocate, once said: “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” This powerful statement goes beyond early childhood education, as many people assume. Learning is a continuous process, and education at every stage of life is a tool for personal growth…
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UNIMAID Unbundle Mass Comm, Gets New Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The University of Maiduguri has established a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a move that restructures and expands its existing Mass Communication program. The decision, approved by the university’s Senate, follows a federal government policy to unbundle the broad field of mass communication into more specialized departments.…
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After Years, Borno Primary Teachers Celebrate First-Ever Minimum Wage
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno — For the first time in their history, primary school teachers in Borno State are now receiving the national minimum wage, a landmark achievement that has drawn praise from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This development comes as Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, pushes local government chairmen to extend…
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NUJ @ 70: Tinubu Urges Unity, Osoba Targets ‘Fake’ Journalists
By Abdulkareem Haruna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday urged Nigerian journalists to prioritize national unity and ethical journalism as the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) marked its 70th anniversary. The President, represented by Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, delivered the charge at the NUJ’s 70th Anniversary Gala, Award Night, and Book…
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University of Lagos Elevates Mass Communication to Full Faculty Status
By Abdulkareem Haruna The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Friday, June 20, 2025, officially elevated its Department of Mass Communication to a standalone Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS), marking a significant restructuring within the institution. The move, announced at the Faculty of Social Sciences, culminates 58 years of evolution for the prominent media…
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