9 h. ago Kidnappings: Over 3,000 schools join Safe Schools Initiative in one month

Following a recent spike in school kidnappings, over 3,000 schools have registered for the Safe Schools Initiative, seeking improved student safety measure Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappings-over-3000-schools-join-safe-schools-initiative-in-one-month/

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5 d. ago Kidnapping: Safe School Project to deploy more security personnel

Learn how the National Safe School Project will deploy more security and use intelligence-driven operations to combat rising attacks on Nigerian schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-safe-school-project-to-deploy-more-security-personnel/

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7 d. ago Eat’n’Go Nigeria launches Environmental Sustainability initiative with Akada, Recycles Over 1000kg of Waste

Eat’n’Go Nigeria launches a new sustainability initiative with Akada, successfully recycling over 1000kg of waste from its outlets in the first month. Read More: https://punchng.com/eatngo-nigeria-launches-environmental-sustainability-initiative-with-akada-recycles-over-1000kg-of-waste/

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9 d. ago FG, govs pledge to close education funding gap, ensure safe schools

Nigeria’s federal and state governments commit to closing the education funding gap, boosting budgets, and ensuring safe schools for national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-govs-pledge-to-close-education-funding-gap-ensure-safe-schools/

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1 week ago Tinubu commends return of 100 Niger school students, seeks safe release of others

President Bola Tinubu on Monday commended the security agencies for their tireless efforts in securing the freedom of the 100 read more Tinubu commends return of 100 Niger school students, seeks safe release of others

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1 week ago School Abduction: How Security Agencies Received N144.77Bn To Protect Schools

Nigeria’s security agencies have received N144.77 billion to protect Nigerian schools from bandit and terrorist attacks, investigation by LEADERSHIP Sunday has revealed. The Safe School Initiative budget plan from 2023–2026 indicates that N144.77 billion has been invested. The breakdown of contributions shows that the federal government contributed N119.83 billion while the states contributed N24.93 billion. […]

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2 w. ago Senate summons finance, education, defence ministers over $30m failed safe school initiative

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, over the failure of the Safe School Initiative (SSI) to meet the objective of keeping the schools safe in spite of government investing over $30 million in it. Also summoned were the Minister of Education, Mr Tunji Alausa; […]

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2 w. ago Senate summons Edun, others over $30m Safe School Initiative collapse

Nigeria’s Senate summons ministers to investigate the collapse of the $30m Safe School Initiative after relentless attacks and kidnappings of students. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-summons-edun-others-over-30m-safe-school-initiative-collapse/

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2 w. ago 1,680 schoolchildren kidnapped, 180 facilities attacked since 2014 — Senate

He stated, “It is unacceptable that our schools remain soft targets for terrorists and kidnappers. “We will track every naira and every dollar allocated to the Safe School Initiative , some of which were the $30million mobilised between 2014 and 2021 aside the latest N144billion released for the initiative by the federal government .

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2 w. ago Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative

The investigation followed fresh national outrage triggered by the recent abduction of 25 female students in Kebbi State. The post Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate vows to track funds allocated to Safe School Initiative

The Nigerian Senate launches a probe into the Safe School Initiative, vowing to track allocated funds after continued school attacks and kidnappings. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-vows-to-track-funds-allocated-to-safe-school-initiative/

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2 w. ago Senate Launches Probe Into Safe School Initiative, Vows Full Accountability

The Senate, on Wednesday, formally opened an extensive investigation into the Safe School Initiative (SSI), expressing deep concern over the programme’s failure to curb persistent attacks and mass abductions in Nigerian schools despite years of funding and policy commitments. Presiding over the inaugural sitting, chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee and former Abia State governor, Senator […]

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2 w. ago FG reaffirms commitment to safe school initiative, safer learning environment

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to ensuring safer learning environments for Nigerian students through continued support for the Safe School Initiative.

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3 w. ago Over N122bn safe school budget fails to stem student abductions

…Senate sets up panel to probe initiative Nigerian schools remain dangerously unprotected, with armed groups still able to enter learning read more Over N122bn safe school budget fails to stem student abductions

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Abductions: Northern Christian Association Tackles ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ Over $20m Security Donations

The Safe Schools Initiative was set up in the aftermath of the 2014 Chibok abduction to protect schools and students. The post Abductions: Northern Christian Association Tackles ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ Over $20m Security Donations appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago UN condemns Niger school abduction, says schools must be safe

The UN has condemned the recent Niger school abduction of hundreds of pupils and teachers, describing the attack as heartbreaking and demanding their safe Read More: https://punchng.com/un-condemns-niger-school-abduction-says-schools-must-be-safe/

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3 w. ago Kebbi community holds special prayers for release of abducted schoolgirls

The Maga community in Kebbi State holds special prayers for the divine intervention and safe return of 25 abducted schoolgirls kidnapped by bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-community-holds-special-prayers-for-release-of-abducted-schoolgirls/

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4 w. ago FG restates commitment to student safety, safe learning environment

The Nigerian Federal Government reaffirms its commitment to student safety, promising continued support for the Safe School Initiative for safer learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-restates-commitment-to-student-safety-safe-learning-environment/

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4 w. ago Kwara attack: Speaker Tajudeen condemns killings, kidnap of Christian worshippers

Speaker Tajudeen prayed for the safe return of the abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls and Kwara worshippers...

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