44 h. ago FCT Primary School Teachers To Call Off Strike After Wike’s Intervention

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch, will any moment from now call off the three-month-old primary school teachers’ strike, following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr Chidi Amadi, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday after a closed-door meeting involving the Minister, […]

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69 h. ago Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike

Tribune Online Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Amid mounting tension over the prolonged shutdown of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suspended its planned mass protest following decisive interventions by top security... Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Wike To Meet Area Council Chairmen, Others Over FCT Primary School Teachers’ Strike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday hold a crucial meeting with chairmen of area councils, leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and those of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to finalise plans for the reopening of all public primary schools in the territory. This was disclosed […]

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4 d. ago FCT primary school strike lingers over wage dispute, ministry calls for dialogue

The Federal Ministry of Education has called for constructive dialogue and unity among key stakeholders in a bid to resolve read more FCT primary school strike lingers over wage dispute, ministry calls for dialogue

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5 d. ago NANS declares mass protest over closure of FCT primary schools

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) will on Wednesday, July 2 stage a mass protest over continued closure of public primary schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in a notice signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja and obtained by Daily Sun on Monday. Recall that the national […] The post NANS declares mass protest over closure of FCT primary schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Akwa Ibom retired teachers beg Gov Eno to pay pension arrears

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom retired teachers beg Gov Eno to pay pension arrears The Uyo Forum of Retired Primary School Teachers in Akwa Ibom has appealed to Governor Pastor Umo Eno to release over... Akwa Ibom retired teachers beg Gov Eno to pay pension arrears Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Bauchi govt trains 30 schools supervisors on effective data management

Tribune Online Bauchi govt trains 30 schools supervisors on effective data management A total of twenty Primary School Supervisors, one from each of the twenty Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Bauchi State have commenced a three-day training on how to effectively ensure quality control in service delivery within the education sector. The training is being organised by Girls Education Mission International, in collaboration with the Bauchi State […] Bauchi govt trains 30 schools supervisors on effective data management Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sitting on bare floors, learning in tears: Gov Sule approves 15,716 chairs for Nasarawa primary schools 

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has revealed that Governor Abdullahi Sule has approved the immediate procurement and distribution of 15,716 chairs and desks to public primary schools across the state. Dr. Kassim made the disclosure during an interactive session with […] The post Sitting on bare floors, learning in tears: Gov Sule approves 15,716 chairs for Nasarawa primary schools  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike

Controversial social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a protest at the residence gate of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, drawing attention to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the capital. According to PUNCH Online, the strike, which began […] The post “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Activist VeryDarkMan Stages Protest At Ministry’s Gate, Teaches Kids

Outspoken social media critic and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, took his protest to the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding an end to the over 90-day strike by primary school teachers in Abuja. In a dramatic and symbolic demonstration, VDM gathered school children dressed in their […]

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1 week ago No Toilets, No Safety: 1,300 Kano Pupils Face Health, Rape Risks At School

Koguna Central Primary School in Makoda local government area of Kano State is home to over 1,300 pupils from primary one to six, a school that has seen recent renovations, yet still lacks one of the most basic necessities: a functional toilet for its children. Deprived of proper sanitation, these young pupils are left with […]

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2 w. ago FCT crisis: Teachers advocate legislative amendment on primary school management

In the face of the prevailing crisis faced by the primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, read more FCT crisis: Teachers advocate legislative amendment on primary school management

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2 w. ago Gov Buni Approves New Minimum Wage Structure For Yobe Workers

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the implementation of the new minimum wage for workers in the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that with the new wage structure, school teachers and primary healthcare workers will receive an increment of ₦25,000, to raise their minimum wage from ₦20,000 to ₦45,000. Regular workers on GL01-06 will […]

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2 w. ago Imo Govt directs reopening of schools after diphtheria outbreak

Imo State Government has directed nursery, primary and secondary schools’ authorities in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area to reopen their read more Imo Govt directs reopening of schools after diphtheria outbreak

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3 w. ago Nasarawa: Headmasters, secretaries diverting furniture meant for public schools – SUBEB chair

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has raised the alarm over the diversion of classroom furniture meant for public primary school pupils by some education secretaries and headmasters across the state. Dr Kassim, who expressed shock at the development, disclosed that furniture […] The post Nasarawa: Headmasters, secretaries diverting furniture meant for public schools – SUBEB chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month ICEHD, MLF train traditional midwives to reduce child mortality

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The International Center for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD), in collaboration with the Martins Lydia Foundation (MLF), organised crisis emergency preparedness training for traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Ibadan. The training took place at St. Patrick Primary School, Abebi, Ibadan North West Local Government, Oyo State. During the session, Mrs. Hannah […] The post ICEHD, MLF train traditional midwives to reduce child mortality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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