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Sir: Since his inauguration as the executive governor of Kaduna State on May, 29 2023, Governor Uba Sani has never hidden his desire and passion to develop education in the state. Evidence is the reduction or slashing of tuition fees of state’s tertiary institutions by 50% as witnessed last year. The downward review of the […]
The University of Abuja branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has initiated an indefinite strike to address critical issues concerning the union. This decision was ratified during a congress held at the Permanent Site of the institution, where members voted in favor of the strike. Tensions have escalated between the UniAbuja ASUU and […]
The Executive Chairman, Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Professor Nasir Garba Anka, emphasized the indispensable role of School Based Management Committees (SBMC) in advancing education in Zamfara State and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement issued to The Spectacles by the ZSUBEB public relations officer, Ibrahim Musa Maizare said Prof. Anka made […]
Abuja’s Lead British International School finds itself at the center of controversy as it temporarily closes its doors for three days in response to a disturbing incident of bullying caught on camera and widely circulated online. Concerned parents gathered at the school premises for a press briefing where the decision to close temporarily was announced, […]
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the Wife of the President, voiced her distress on Tuesday regarding the alarming rate of school dropouts among children, especially girls, in the nation. She emphasized her aspiration to witness the return of young girls and women who had to leave school due to various reasons such as unplanned pregnancies, cultural constraints, […]
In response to the apprehension of 12 students suspected of involvement in cult activities, the Federal College of Education (FCE) Zaria has initiated an inquiry by establishing a committee to delve into the matter further. During the matriculation ceremony for NCE (Part-Time) of the 2023/2024 academic session, Dr. Suleiman Balarabe, the Provost of the College, […]
Fresh revelations highlight that 27 states have failed to access a total of ₦54.9 billion from the Universal Basic Education fund due to inadequate counterpart funding. This exacerbates Nigeria’s education underdevelopment, with the funds remaining unused despite the significant number of out-of-school children nationwide. According to data from UBEC as of March, this neglect underscores […]
In a bid to streamline educational management and ensure the effective deployment of resources, Professor Nasir Garba Anka, the Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), has initiated a comprehensive drive to update the Teacher Management Information System (TIMS). This initiative aims to gather accurate and current data on teachers, principals, and […]
Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Professor Nasir Garba Anka, has praised Hon. Yahaya Giwa Maradun, the Sole Administrator of Maradun Local Government Council, for employing 50 locals as teachers in primary schools in the area. Prof. Anka lauded the initiative during the presentation of appointment letters to the new […]
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for a comprehensive survey of schools across Nigeria, spanning from primary to tertiary levels. The survey will assess various aspects including infrastructure, living facilities, proximity, and educational resources. This initiative will also gather data on the total number of teachers in Nigeria, their qualifications, training, as well […]