Edo state government has announced an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all schools in the state over the increase in petrol price.<\/p>
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Ojo Akin-Longe, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the State Ministry of Education, disclosed this in a memo on Saturday.<\/p>
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Akin-Longe said the resumption, scheduled for September 9, is postponed until further notice.<\/p>
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The memo reads;<\/p>
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\u201cThe Edo State Government hereby announces the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo State, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice.\u201d <\/p>
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\u201cAn official statement from the government has directed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and guardians.<\/p>
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\u201cThe government urges parents, guardians, and caregivers to monitor the activities of their children and wards closely, given the current situation and the rising tension caused by the fuel price hike.\u201d<\/p>","slug":"edo-delays-schools-resumption-over-petrol-price-hike","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725781813\/u7c9umg4abpy5rskmsxu.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"Edo, Schools, Resumption, Postponed","date":"1725781918"},{"id":1683,"post_id":"e77d2a1c-6f12-4d8b-88cb-1831ed80f7bb","title":"Kano postpones Schools Resumption Date","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Civil Society","subCategory":"","subCategory_name":null,"description":"
Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024\/2025 academic session.<\/p>
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This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru on Saturday.<\/p>
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Kiru quoted the Commissioner of Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa saying the decision is compelled by urgent reasons.<\/p>
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The Commissioner disclosed that another day for the schools' resumption would soon be announced.<\/p>
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\u201dI wish to inform pupils, students, and parents that the announcement earlier made for school resumption on 8th and 9th September 2024 is now being postponed due to some urgent reasons that would help in improving conducive learning atmosphere for our children. <\/p>
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\"Another day for the resumption will be announced in due course \u201d the commissioner stated.\"<\/p>
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The statement however appealed to the people concerned especially Students and Parents\/Guardians to bear with any inconvenience that may be caused due to the postponement.<\/p>","slug":"kano-postpones-schools-resumption-date","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725774202\/qxaw7oqghh11arvnbzu0.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"Postponed, Schools, Resumption, Date","date":"1725774480"},{"id":1681,"post_id":"00a1d120-ad21-4e2c-8542-18291f873dd3","title":"Katsina Pledge Support For Transportation Varsity","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Civil Society","subCategory":"2b8fdb92-76f0-45d2-9d76-0243ea5f9be5","subCategory_name":"Education","description":"
Katsina State government has pledged to encourage infrastructure development projects at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura.<\/p>
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Governor Dikko Radda stated this during a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Umar Adamu-Katsayal.<\/p>
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Radda said his administration would support the contracting firm to undertake additional viable infrastructure projects in the school.<\/p>
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He commended the university\u2019s management for its commitment to maintaining a fair and transparent policy in recruitment and student admission.<\/p>
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\u201cOur administration recognizes the pivotal role of specialized education in driving economic growth and technological advancement. We are committed to providing the necessary support to ensure the University of Transportation, Daura delivers on its mandate effectively,\u201d he said.<\/p>
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He also lauded the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa\u2019idu Ahmed-Alkali, for the establishment of the university given its importance in Nigeria\u2019s educational landscape.<\/p>
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Earlier, Ahmed-Alkali, while presenting a progress report on the institution\u2019s academic activities, said that it had admitted 600 students in 14 programs.<\/p>
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He said arrangements had been concluded to matriculate the students for the 2024\/2025 academic session.<\/p>
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The vice-chancellor commended the state government over the donation of a bus and an ambulance to the university.<\/p>","slug":"katsina-pledges-support-for-transportation-varsity","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725773239\/bbybwqsxt79f6avxxjtv.png","added_by":"Editor","tag":"","date":"1725773255"},{"id":1676,"post_id":"65b1cac2-4318-4165-a724-809b5c8da966","title":"Ngige Released After Fraud Interrogation by ICPC","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Civil Society","subCategory":"7651e553-741e-43c6-8580-7e5c9a28936c","subCategory_name":"Anti-Corruption","description":"
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released former Minister of Labour in Nigeria, Dr. Chris Ngige, after a prolonged period of questioning.<\/p>
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Ngige was taken into custody on Wednesday night during the ongoing investigation into the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) during his tenure as minister.<\/p>
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He was accused of misappropriating N48 billion and was grilled by ICPC officials.<\/p>
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The NSITF scandal, which broke out in 2020, involved the misappropriation of funds totaling N62 billion for social security and insurance programs.<\/p>
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Several high-profile officials, including Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, the former chairman of the NSITF board, were implicated in the scandal.<\/p>
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Ngige\u2019s release does not necessarily mean that he is clear of charges.<\/p>
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The ICPC may still file charges against him or call him for further questioning.<\/p>
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The investigation into the NSITF scandal is ongoing, with the ICPC working to unravel the complex web of corruption that led to the misappropriation of funds.<\/p>
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The government has taken steps to address the issue, including the suspension of the NSITF management board and the implementation of stricter controls and oversight mechanisms.<\/p>
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The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is a government agency responsible for providing social security and insurance benefits to Nigerian citizens.<\/p>
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The fund was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to workers in the event of accidents, injuries, or death.<\/p>
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The NSITF is funded through contributions from employers and employees, and it provides various benefits, including Accidental injury, Death, Disability, Retirement, and Maternity benefits.<\/p>
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The fund is managed by a board of trustees, which includes representatives from the government, employers, and employees.<\/p>
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However, the NSITF has been plagued by corruption and mismanagement, leading to the embezzlement of billions of naira meant for social security and insurance programs.<\/p>
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The NSITF scandal, which broke in 2020, revealed widespread corruption and misappropriation of funds, leading to the suspension of the management board and ongoing investigations by anti-corruption agencies.<\/p>","slug":"ngige-released-after-fraud-interrogation-by-icpc","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725709711\/qcegbdumrhsjtln7va80.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"Ngige, ICPC, NSITF","date":"1725710289"},{"id":1667,"post_id":"a0462385-6507-4196-9fee-0a48b3ba6ee1","title":"Plateau Lawmaker Awards Scholarships to Exceptional Students","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Civil Society","subCategory":"2b8fdb92-76f0-45d2-9d76-0243ea5f9be5","subCategory_name":"Education","description":"
Member representing Langtang North-North in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Abel Nansak Nimshak has reiterated his dedication to enhancing the educational system in his constituency.<\/p>
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Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2024 free summer lessons, an initiative he sponsored Hon. Nimshak emphasized the pivotal role education plays in societal transformation.<\/p>
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Nimshak highlighted the urgent need to address the declining state of education, citing infrastructure decay and dwindling student motivation. He commended students for their dedication and announced scholarships for the top three students in each class, covering a year of their education.<\/p>
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Keynote speaker, Dr. Fabong Jemchang Yildam, Director of Health Financing at USAID-IHP Nigeria, emphasized education\u2019s transformative power in nation-building.<\/p>
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He praised Nimshak\u2019s initiative as a significant step towards cultivating future leaders.<\/p>
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The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Chairman and Secretary for Langtang North praised Nimshak\u2019s efforts and urged continued support for education. Students expressed gratitude for the program, citing improved academic performance and filled educational gaps.<\/p>
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The event featured student presentations, prize distribution, and educational material giveaways, reinforcing Nimshak\u2019s commitment to education.<\/p>
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He pledged to prioritize education, healthcare, and infrastructure, in his constituency development allowances.<\/p>","slug":"plateau-lawmaker-awards-scholarships-to-exceptional-students","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725693683\/lgjjzissfgwkty9q6olp.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"Scholarships, Students, Plateau, Lawmaker, Exceptional","date":"1725693782"}]}