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Group Advocates Sexual Education, Teachers Training In Bauchi

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7 months ago

February 21, 2025

A Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘African Hub for Community Project Initiative in Nigeria’ (AfriHub) has advocated for sexual reproductive health education for pupils in government and private schools in Bauchi state.

Dr. Saba’atu Danladi, the founder of the organisation made the call in Bauchi on Thursday during a one-day conference with government officials, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders on sexual education and teachers training.

Danladi, who explained that the organisation is supported by Plan International and funded by Global Affairs Canada, also called for improved budget lines for the training and retraining of teachers in all schools for effective service delivery in the state.

“In terms of hygiene, you hardly see gender sensitive and friendly toilets or sanitary facilities in our schools.

“Girls lack places to go during their menstrual periods to change while in school. They are looking for privacy.

“We are advocating to the state government that where there is a toilet, there should be a disposable facility for the girls to be able to dispose of their menstruation pads during school periods.

“Also, there should be a facility where they can comfortably go in and change their menstrual pads during menstrual periods while in school,” she said.

The AfriHub boss also called on the Bauchi state government to establish pad banks in schools where sanitary pads would be available for the girls to pick for use while in school.

This, she said, would improve school enrollment on the part of girls and also mitigate the level of truancy and dropouts in the state.

“We are also here to let the government know that there is the need for the continuous training of the teachers irrespective of their retirement periods.

“We are calling on all the public and private schools to support the strengthening of the training of teachers and we are advocating that the government should allocate more funding.

“Our adolescents are now faster than their parents and their teachers. Before a teacher opened that curriculum developed five years ago, the children had gone online to pick information.

“This calls for the training and retraining of the teachers who are always with these adolescents in their schools,” she said.

Also speaking during the conference, Mr Yakubu Mudi from the state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, said that the government has been trying its best to improve girls education in the state by improving the budgetary allocation every year.

He assured that the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project keyed into by the state government would cover much of the demands of the organisation especially, building more schools and provision of WASH facilities in schools

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Navy Opens Recruitment For Basic Training School Batch 38

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10 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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The Nigerian Navy has opened applications for its Basic Training School (BTS) Batch 38 recruitment exercise, scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2025.

According to an official statement, the recruitment process is free, and interested applicants must submit their applications online at https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng/https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng.

Successful candidates will undergo basic military training before being officially enlisted as Ordinary Seamen.

The Navy stressed that eligibility is restricted to Nigerian citizens by birth with a valid National Identification Number (NIN). Applicants must have no criminal record and must not be affiliated with secret societies, cults, or fraternities.

Educational and age requirements were clearly outlined. Candidates applying with O’level results must be between 18 and 22 years old as of December 31, 2025.

Those with OND/NCE qualifications must be aged 18 to 26, while Chaplain/Imam Assistants and Drivers/Mechanics must fall within the 18 to 28 age bracket.

In all cases, applicants are required to have at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB, with certificates not older than 2015.

The Navy added that special professions, such as Medical Assistants and Nurses, require proof of registration with relevant professional bodies.

Applicants for technical trades including tailoring, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and electrical works must present valid Trade Test certificates in addition to academic qualifications.

Similarly, candidates applying as sportsmen and women are expected to provide certificates and medals as evidence of their sporting achievements.

The recruitment examination is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at designated centers nationwide.

Candidates are required to bring their Attestation Form, duly signed with a passport photograph of the signer, along with valid identification such as a Driver’s License, International Passport, or National ID Card.

Applicants have been cautioned against multiple applications, which will lead to disqualification.

The Navy further advised candidates to seek clarification only through official communication channels provided on the recruitment portal.

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BREAKING: Gov Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

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12 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the State Pensions Board with immediate effect.

Rivers State Head of Service Mrs Inyingi Brown made this announcement on Friday in Port Harcourt.

According to the governor, the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the board until a new one is constituted.

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FAAN Launches Cashless Payment System Across Airports

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12 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the cashless system of payment across all airports.

“FAAN in partnership with Paystack, is proud to announce the roll out of OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,” the agency said in a communique on Thursday.

Effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means the agency will be phasing out the collection of cash at these points.

FAAN added that travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.

This initiative, it stated, is a response to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends.

By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN said it aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at our airports.

To ease the transition, trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have.

In addition, passengers have been directed to obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja.

After collection, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless. faan.gov.ng.

FAAN added that it remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases.

For inquiries, airport users have also been advised to contact FAAN’s support line at 0700 CBS FAAN (0700 227 3226) or email the agency at gocashlesssupport@faan.gov.ng.