Tertiary institutions

Kano awards scholarship to 50 indigent students to study in Egypt

Angel Ojonugwa November 17, 2024

KANO Kano State Government says it has secured admission for 50 students and awarded them scholarships to study at AZHAR University in Cairo, Egypt, to boost Arabic and Islamic education in the state. The Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, stated this at a one-day stakeholders

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Kano approves the conversion of Sa’adatu Rimi into a degree-awarding College of Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 20, 2024

The Kano State Executive Council approved the Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education‘s conversion to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, under the condition that it would remain a degree-awarding institution. The decision to convert the institution to a college of education was made at the state’s 18th executive council meeting on September 18, 2024.

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KNSG postpones schools’ resumption date

Angel Ojonugwa September 10, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Balarabe Kiru, Director, Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education. According to him, the Commissioner for Education, Alhaji

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Gov. Yusuf to honour 2 headteachers found working during vacation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 7, 2024

The Kano State Government says it would honour two primary school headteachers 2024/2025 academic term, which begins next week. Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf made the gesture during an unannounced visit to Tsanyawa Central and Model Primary Schools in Tsanyawa Local Government Area, where he met with the headmasters in their respective positions. According to a […]

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KNSG employs 5,000 teachers, declares state of emergency on

Angel Ojonugwa June 10, 2024

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The Kano State Government says it has employed 5,000 teachers into the state civil service to revitalise the education sector. Gov. Abba Yusuf stated this while declaring a state of emergency on education on Saturday in Kano.He emphasised the need for quality personnel to manage public schools in the state. Yusuf […]

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Kano to spend N8b on construction of three ‘mega primary’ schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 20, 2024

N8 billion has been set aside by the Kano State Government to build three “mega primary” schools around the state. Governor Abba Yusuf claimed that the schools would be equipped with all the necessary resources to provide adequate, hospitable environments for children of low-income parents to receive a solid education in preparation for a prosperous […]

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Kano State government to involve wealthy individuals in education funding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2024

According to the Kano State Government, plans have been finalised to approach wealthy individuals for financial contributions towards crucial infrastructure that will enhance the quality of basic education in the state. This was stated by Governor Abba Yusuf on Tuesday in Kano when he welcomed media organisation heads at his office. He said the move […]