Category: Education
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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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Lessons from JAMB’s Glitch and the Hollow Gaps in Nigeria’s Exam System
By Abdulkareem Haruna The recent saga surrounding Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and its 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results has triggered a multi-layered reflection on the complexities of national digital infrastructure, public trust, and the unending battle against examination malpractice. What began as a public outcry over unusually low scores, which…
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NEDC Facilitates Major Teacher Training Initiative in Northeast, Aiming to Revamp Tsangaya Education
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an effort to advance education in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the federal government, in collaboration with regional stakeholders, launched a two-week. “train-the-trainer” workshop for 600 Arabic and Tsangaya (traditional Islamic school) teachers. The initiative, largely funded by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) held at the Maiduguri campus of the Nigeria Arabic…
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North East Governors Unite to Tackle Almajiri Crisis, Pledge Support for National Commission
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Nigeria – In a concerted effort to address the complex issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children, the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has resolved to work closely with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE). Following their 11th meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, the governors pledged to provide…
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Borno Tech Agency Breaks Communication Barrier, Promotes ICT Learning in Local Languages
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a bid to bridge the digital divide caused by over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency, the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (BICTDA) is pioneering the use of local dialects to teach computer literacy, officials said Monday. This linguistic innovation is central to the agency’s…
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Regional Development Minister Praises NEDC’s University Project, Orders Further Support
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State for Regional Development, praised the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) on a recent visit to Borno State for its infrastructure development at the University of Maiduguri, including a newly built center for counterterrorism studies. Ahmadu, who toured the facility, commended the NEDC for establishing what he called…
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Abba Wakilbe: Tackling Educational Challenges for 65,000 Conflict-Affected Children in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Whether you admire him or not, Engineer Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has earned respect for his sincere dedication to improving education in Borno – a state that has suffered significant setbacks in education due to years of violent conflict. Of course Abba’s unwavering dedication to improving educational access…
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Governor Zulum Unveils New Year Gift to Retirees, Releases ₦8 Billion to Offset Unpaid Gratuity
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has on new year day approved an allocation of ₦8 billion to address outstanding pension and gratuity liabilities for retired primary school teachers and civil servants. This funding will help clear debts accumulated between 2019 and 2021. Zulum made the announcement on Wednesday…
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