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The Nigerian government and the World Bank are supporting a TVET programme designed to improve technical and vocational training for young people. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
As Nigeria prepares for World Teachers’ Day, attention has turned to the welfare, professional standing and working conditions of teachers responsible for educating millions of students nationwide. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Nigerian teachers seeking qualified teacher status in England can no longer use the direct route following changes linked to concerns over qualification verification. Alternative pathways remain available, but the process may become longer and more costly. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
After more than 40 years in broadcasting, our Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, @KayodeAkintemi, has received the HTA Excellence in Media Leadership Award. He says the honour reflects his commitment to mentoring young journalists and future leaders.
Federal Government College, Garki, Abuja, has remained shut as students and workers continue to oppose the proposed concession to Unity Colleges. Placards at the gate have called for the reversal of the plan. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s child protection sector are calling for stronger implementation of the National Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Examination malpractice has become a wider education issue, with experts pointing to systemic weaknesses that go beyond what happens inside examination centres. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
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The dangers of crossing Abuja's busy expressways remain a concern, as many pedestrians either ignore designated bridges or lack safe crossing points, prompting renewed calls for improved road infrastructure. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Civil society and women’s rights groups have called on the Senate to reject the ambassadorial nomination of former Federal University Oye-Ekiti Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, over allegations of sexual harassment that they say remain unresolved. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Professor Aminu Ali, the Returning Officer for the 2026 Nassarawa North Senatorial District By-election, has declared Danladi Evulu’Anza of the APC the winner after polling 45,362 votes.
Allegations of vote buying and electoral irregularities have been reported, with party agents accused of influencing voters at polling units. At the collation centre, disputes and claims of overvoting led to tensions, with results cancelled in some areas. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
The Nasarawa North by-election has become a point of reference for discussions on election administration, with observers examining both progress made and areas where further reforms may be considered. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Election collation has started in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, with a party agent raising concerns over alleged irregularities. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Allegations of vote buying were reported in Akwanga East Ward, Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, during voting. Thugs were seen moving around the area, while party agents traded accusations at polling units. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.
Electoral materials have been distributed at the College of Education in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, the collation centre for the Nasarawa North senatorial election, with security operatives and party agents on the ground as preparations continue across wards. @sumayyaabubakr_ reports.