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Bauchi Sets Up Committee To Advance Education

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1 year ago

March 5, 2025

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The Bauchi State government has inaugurated a technical committee on Tsangaya and Islamiyya schools in order to advance the education sector in the state.

Dr Muhammed Lawal, the state Commissioner for Education stated this during the inauguration ceremony of the committee on Wednesday in Bauchi.

According to him, the move was to incorporate the Western education into the Islamiyya and Tsangaya schools in an effort to enhance the quality of education in the state.

This, he said, is in line with the federal government’s new established structures for the integration of non-formal education for effective management.

“We want to address the issue of out-of-school children and this idea came as a result of a round table meeting so as to see how we can work together and find a lasting solution to the issue of out-of-school children in the state.

“We also want those in these schools to have formal teachings. Apart from the Islamic form of education, it is high time that they get integrated into the Western education.

“In the Islamiyya and Tsangaya schools, it is hoped that from now on, Western education will be incorporated into their curriculum.

“One of the terms of reference of the committee is to ensure proper implementation of guidelines and ensure that what is meant for the integration of Western education into the curriculum is incorporated and adopted as agreed upon,” he said.

The commissioner also explained that the committee would also ensure that the ministry has an accurate number of pupils in the annual school census.

He called on parents and guardians to take advantage of the investment the state government is putting in education to send their children to school.

“We are advocating that every child go back to the classroom, be it Islamiyya or Western form of education and our major concern is to ensure that our Western form of education is integrated in our Islamiyya schools,” he reiterated.

Also, Mr Nasir Ala, Chairman, House Committee on Education in Bauchi, who lauded the establishment of the committee, said it was a welcomed development in the education system.

“Personally, I felt overwhelmed because on November 18, 2024, I presented a motion on the floor of the state House of Assembly and it got a wider acceptance as all members of the house supported it.

“That motion called on the Executive Arm of government to remodel Quranic and Tsangaya schools to integrate foundation literacy, numeracy and vocational education or training in their curriculum.

“This is because going by the trend of the day, we in the Northern part of the country have already accepted Islamic education and some parts of West and North Africa have also accepted it.

“But what will worry you here in Nigeria is that we fail to accommodate that traditional Tsangaya and Quranic school model in our Western education as formal education.

“And this has dented the image of us Northerners that our Quranic and Tsangaya pupils are just out-of-school children and this is because they are not formally recognised,” he said.

This, he said, was due to the absence of their incorporation and integration into the Western education.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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5 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.