By Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria’s development could suffer if girls are denied access to education and forced into early marriage, calling on governments and stakeholders to increase investment in girls’ education, protection and empowerment. The UNICEF Chief of Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, gave the warning […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed essential learning materials to 670 students at Government Junior Secondary School, Idi, in Gombe State. The intervention aims to improve learning while encouraging students to attend school regularly. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Head of Inventory of the NEDC in Gombe State, Rufai […]
By Jawati Friday The Adamawa State Government says it is set to commence the recruitment of an additional 3,000 teachers for basic education schools across the state. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri disclosed this while addressing the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola. Represented by Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, governor Fintiri described teachers […]
By Jawati Friday Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for young Nigerians to thrive. The Governor stated this during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch C, Stream One orientation course for corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei Local Government Area […]
By Babangida Galleon Dangote Sugar Refinery, Numan, has launched its back to school medical outreach for students aged five to fifteen years across its host communities in Numan, Demsa, Lamurde, Shelleng and Guyuk Local Government Areas. The launch of the 2026 edition of the medical outreach took place at the Numan General Hospital. Group General […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Adamawa State Wing, is set to honour nine teachers during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration. The State Chairman of NUT, Comrade Faisal Mohammed, disclosed this to journalists during an exclusive interview in his office, saying the awardees will be selected from school administrators and teachers […]
By Lawan Mohammed The Modibbo Adama University Business School, Yola, Adamawa State, has held its maiden international conference, 2026 with a focus on Business innovation, sustainability and digital transformation for inclusive economic development. The conference brought together academics, business experts, policy makers and other stakeholders to deliberate on innovative approaches for sustainable business practices […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Adamawa State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has endorsed the incumbent National President, Comrade Titus Audu Amba, ahead of the union’s 2026 National Delegates Conference scheduled to hold in Enugu from 29th to 30th. The State Chairman of NUT, Comrade Abubakar Faisal Mohammed, confirmed the endorsement on […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Government says it is targeting 200,000 out-of-school children for enrolment between 2026 and 2027, while introducing digital literacy programmes to make learning more attractive and relevant to children. The Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Hassan Bello, disclosed this while speaking on […]
By Babangida Galleon Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has congratulated the Paramount Ruler of Ganye Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Adamu Sanda, on his appointment as Chancellor of Taraba State University. Governor Fintiri described the appointment as well-deserved, stating that the monarch possesses the experience and leadership qualities required to succeed in his new […]