26 h. ago Wike Fumes Over Unauthorised School Closure Directive, Vows To Sanction Officials Involved

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all officials and directors involved in the unauthorised directive to close schools will face strict sanctions. Wike announced this during an inspection tour of infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, stating that the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami […]

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28 h. ago Wike Suspends FCT Mandate Secretary Over Unauthorised Closure Of Schools

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended the FCT Mandate Secretary of Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, for issuing an unauthorised directive to close schools in the territory. Wike, who spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, said that other senior […]

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28 h. ago FCT: Wike issues stern warning to officials over schools closure

Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning that officials responsible for the unauthorised closure of

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34 h. ago FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to shut down on or before Friday, November 28, citing urgent security concerns. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, FCT secondary education board, seen by TheCable, principals and heads […] The post FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday reassured residents that schools in Abuja remain safe and dismissed rumours claiming read more FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

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38 h. ago Federal capital administration Debunks Reports On Early school Closure, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked the report that all Government Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications […]

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46 h. ago FCTA Debunks Reports On Early Closure Of Schools, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked media report that all public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public […]

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3 d. ago Schools closure: ATBU, FedPoly comply with Bauchi govt’s directive

The two Federal tertiary institutions in Bauchi, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) and Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, have commended

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3 d. ago Abductions: Zamfara Rules Out School Closure, Introduces Security Measures

In the last few days, gunmen have carried out major school abductions in Kebbi and Niger states, forcing several states to close schools as a precautionary measure. The post Abductions: Zamfara Rules Out School Closure, Introduces Security Measures appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!!!* *TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL SCHOOLS IN BAUCHI STATE DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS.* The Bauchi State Government wishes to notify the general public that all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions—including Federal Government-owned schools and private schools—are hereby closed with immediate effect. This decision, though difficult, was taken by the Government of Bauchi State after […] The post Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Bauchi govt directs temporary schools closure over security concerns

All schools in Bauchi State have been directed to close temporarily following security concerns in order to safeguard the lives of school communities.

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3 d. ago Deliberate closure of schools by government marks new low in Nigeria’s battle with insecurity

A grim new chapter is unfolding in Nigeria’s long-running battle with insecurity. State governments are closing school gates, instead of read more Deliberate closure of schools by government marks new low in Nigeria’s battle with insecurity

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Sokoto gov’s aide rejects school closures in Northern Nigeria

But reacting in a press statement on Saturday, Usman said halting academic activities is “not a sustainable solution” and risks undermining the future of

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4 d. ago Kebbi Govt. Orders Closure Of Public, Private Schools, Tertiary Institutions

The Kebbi Government has ordered the closure of all public and private secondary schools, as well as all tertiary institutions across the state, with the exception of the College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi. This was contained in a statement jointly issued by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Abubakar-Tunga and Commissioner for Basic […] The post Kebbi Govt. Orders Closure Of Public, Private Schools, Tertiary Institutions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Yobe Govt Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Insecurity

Yobe State Government has directed the immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools in the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students. This is contained in a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Governor Mai Mala Buni’s media aide, on Saturday. He said the decision was reached at the end of a security meeting held by […] The post Yobe Govt Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Closure of schools in North raises fresh concerns in Nigeria

Following the resurgence of terrorists’ attack in some parts of the North, the Ministry of Education Friday, issued a release read more Insecurity: Closure of schools in North raises fresh concerns in Nigeria

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4 d. ago Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity 

Yobe joins the growing number of states to have shut schools amid rising security threats, especially the mass abduction of students in the northern parts of Nigeria.  The post Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity  appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago After Shutting 41 Unity Schools, Federal Government Denies Nationwide Closure

A day after announcing the shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges over escalating security threats, the Federal Government has debunked a viral message claiming that all schools nationwide have been instructed to close from November 24, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade […]

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5 d. ago Adamawa shuts boarding schools over rising attacks, abduction cases

The Adamawa State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private boarding schools due to rising insecurity and abduction cases. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-shuts-boarding-schools-over-rising-attacks-abduction-cases/

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5 d. ago Insecurity: FG debunks rumoured directive on closure of schools nationwide

The Federal Government has dismissed social media report that it directed nationwide closure of

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