In a bid to accelerate the pace of development in Nigeria’s Northwest region, the governors of the six states gathered in Abuja for a crucial meeting with senior United Nations (UN) officials and representatives from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The meeting, which focused on regional collaboration, was aimed at advancing key development initiatives that … Read more
The Federal Government has announced plans to take over control of the Almajiri schools, originally built during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. These schools were handed over to governors of the 19 northern states but have been neglected by subsequent administrations. The disclosure was made by Dr. Idris Sani, the Executive Secretary of … Read more
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education is set to launch new initiatives aimed at addressing Nigeria’s severe out-of-school children crisis. In 2025, the commission plans to establish state offices across all 36 states to decentralize its operations. This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the alarming number of … Read more
Banditry in Zamfara State has severely impacted communities, especially the education system. In Gwashi, a village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Abubakar Sani recalls how the violence escalated over time. Initially, the bandits looted stores and stole livestock, but they soon began kidnapping people and demanding ransom. These actions instilled fear in the residents, especially … Read more