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UNICEF Moves To Advance Digital Education In Bauchi Schools

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8 months ago

January 31, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bauchi Field Office, has taken measures to advance digital education in government schools in Bauchi state to improve education outcomes.

Mr Abdulrahman Ado, UNICEF’ Education Specialist, Bauchi Field Office, stated this on Friday in Toro Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, as part of the measures taken to ensure that digital education is well rooted in government schools in the state, UNICEF had in 2022, supported 55 selected schools with 22 tablets each, loaded with Nigeria Learning Passport(NPL) platform.

Ado explained that digital learning would improve on learning outcomes and address factors of inadequate manpower in schools.

He added that Nigeria Learning Passport is a digital platform that contains Foundation literacy and numeracy of what learners are taught in school, transferable life skills and job specific skills among others.

The UNICEF Specialist said “multiple Indicator Cluster Survey revealed that three out of four children in Nigeria cannot read with meaning or solve simple maths problems.

“UNICEF principles for digital learning is that it should not be only in school, not only online but it should also be offline.

“Not too high technology and not only digital literacy but to include skills for adolescents”.

He charged the Bauchi state government to strengthen Information Technology infrastructure, availability of security and power supply in schools.

“I also want to use this opportunity to call on the state government to also champion the training of teachers and head teachers on Education Management Information System.”

Also speaking, Mrs Aisha Amin, Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Bauchi state Ministry of Education, said that training and development of EMIS was in its final stage.

She reiterated the commitment of the state government to training of teachers and officials from state to local government level on EMIS for quality data.

She said the tool would support the ministry to monitor and ensure quality learning processes in schools.

Mr Yakubu Gayawa, Principal, Junior Secondary School Magama-Gumau, one of the benefiting schools, appreciated the state government for creating an enabling environment for partners like UNICEF to support state activities and programmes.

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Navy Opens Recruitment For Basic Training School Batch 38

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9 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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10 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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11 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.