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Kano govt bans queen primer other text books for improper contents

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October 6, 2023

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Kano govt bans queen primer other text books for improper contents

By nigerncourier.com on October 6, 2023

The Kano state government has banned the use of some textbooks across Nursery, Primary, and secondary schools in the state, due to harmful and improper explicit contents.

This was contained in a statement signed by the director of planning Research and Statistics office of the Special Adviser on Private and Voluntary Institutions in Kano, Hamisu Ibrahim and made available to Radio Nigeria in Kano.

According to him,the under-listed textbooks are prohibited for use in all Nursery Primary and Secondary Schools across the state.

“The Kano state government wishes to notify operators of both private and voluntary schools in the state that the under-listed textbooks are prohibited for instruction, use in all Nursery Primary and Secondary Schools in the state, due to observed inclusion of inappropriate and sexually explicit content that is harmful to the morale of young students”

The books include The Queen Premier(All Editions) a royal school series published by Nelson Publisher company.

Others are, Basic Science for Junior Secondary School by Razat Publishers 2018 edition for Jss3.

Active Basic Science 2014 edition by Tola Anjorin, Okochuku Okolo, Philias Yara, Bamidele Mutiu, Farima Kaki, Lydia Gbagu.

Basic Science and technology for junior secondary school 1, 2, and 3 by W.K Hamzat, S. Bakare.

New concept English for junior secondary school for jss2(revised edition 2018) by J Eyisi, A Adekunle, T Adepolu, F Ademola Adeoye, Q Adams, and J Eto.

Basic Social Studies for Primary School by J Obebe, D M Muhammad A N Nwosu, J A Adeyanju, and H Gabin.

The statement pointed out that, it is the government’s responsibility to provide quality education while nurturing various characteristics among students.

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SCI supports 1,052 out-of-school children in Adamawa

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February 25, 2026

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Save the Children International (SCI) has launched the distribution of learning materials to 1,052 vulnerable out-of-school children in nine communities in Yola-South Local Government Area of Adamawa.

Speaking at the event on Tuesday, SCI Education Officer, Maryam Neol, said the intervention was implemented under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project.

She explained that the initiative aimed to accelerate access to inclusive and quality education while building a resilient and sustainable learning system for children excluded from formal schooling.

According to her, beneficiaries will undergo a nine-month accelerated learning programme before being integrated into formal schools, while some will receive skills acquisition training.

“The programme is structured to equip the children with foundational literacy and numeracy skills required for a smooth transition into conventional classrooms,” she said.

Neol listed benefiting communities as Yelwa, Wuro-Cheki, Namtari, Damare, TC Demonstration, Wuro-Jabbe, Walowol Gugu, Wuroyanka and Ngurore Central.

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Garba Pella, commended SCI for supporting efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state.

Represented by Director Alhaji Bappa Mohammed, Pella said the intervention aligned with government’s commitment to expanding access to basic education.

He urged parents and community leaders to support the accelerated learning programme, emphasizing that they should ensure beneficiaries take full advantage of the opportunity to secure a better future.

Also speaking, Mr Stephen Medugu, Coordinator of the Education in Emergency Working Group, lauded SCI’s intervention and encouraged parents to prioritise their children’s education.

A community leader in Samunaka, Malam Shuaibu Ali, appreciated SCI and its partners but expressed concern over insecurity affecting schools in the area.

Ali said incidents of harassment involving students and teachers had been recorded, and appealed to the state government to strengthen security to create a safer learning environment.

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FG to provide starter packs for TVET graduates — Minister

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November 10, 2025

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Federal Government says it will provide starter packs to graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes as part of efforts to promote skills development and enhance youth employability.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad disclosed this on Monday during an inspection visit to Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where she assessed ongoing vocational training initiatives supported by the ministry.

She said the initiative was designed to ensure that beneficiaries of the TVET programme become self-reliant, job creators and active contributors to the nation’s economic growth.

According to her, the provision of starter packs will complement the Federal Government’s drive to reduce unemployment and address the persistent skills gap in the country.

“The administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to strengthening technical and vocational education because it remains a critical pathway to empowering young Nigerians.

“Providing starter packs will enable our youths to put their training into practical use immediately,” she said.

The Minister also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the programme, which covers about 25 vocational trades, including carpentry, leather works, tailoring, ICT skills, cosmetology, welding, solar installation and other technical areas.

She urged beneficiaries to take full advantage of the initiative, adding that the programme aligns with the administration’s commitment to reducing youth unemployment, promoting self-sufficiency and driving national development.

Ahmad commended BUK for its commitment to implementing the programme, noting that the ministry would continue to partner institutions that promote innovation, productivity and entrepreneurship.

Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Haruna Musa, said the programme was timely as the country continued to grapple with low employability, reduced productivity and slow economic growth due to inadequate skills among its youth population.

Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Ahmad Tsauni, said the programme was designed to equip young Nigerians with practical and entrepreneurial skills that would enhance job creation, innovation and national development.

Musa encouraged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity by learning diligently and transforming themselves into agents of positive change in their communities.

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NUC Assesses FCE (T) Bichi for Take-off of Dual Mandate Degree Programmes

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October 23, 2025

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The Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, has hosted a ten-member panel from the National Universities Commission (NUC) as part of the assessment process for the implementation of the Federal Government’s Dual Mandate Policy.

The policy empowers Colleges of Education to offer both Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Degree programmes concurrently.

Speaking at the event held on Monday, the Provost of the College, Dr. Bashir Sabo Abubakar, expressed delight over the delegation’s visit and lauded the Federal Government for signing the dual mandate policy into law.

Abubakar described the policy as a landmark reform in Nigeria’s teacher education system and a major step toward improving access to tertiary education.

He reaffirmed the College’s commitment to the success of the national assignment, noting that FCE (T), Bichi currently runs 16 degree programmes in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University of Jos.

According to him, the College has presented all 16 existing degree programmes along with seven additional ones—making a total of 23—for the NUC’s resource verification exercise.

The Provost appealed to the NUC to support the College in actualising the initiative, assuring the panel of management’s dedication to meeting all required standards for the commencement of full-fledged degree programmes.

Responding, the leader of the NUC team, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Girei, who is also the Director of Academic Programmes at the Commission, said the visit was aimed at assessing the institution’s human and material resources ahead of the take-off of the dual mandate.

He explained that the verification exercise was part of efforts to ensure quality assurance in teacher education and to maintain uniform standards across institutions implementing the policy.

During the exit briefing, Dr. Girei commended the College management for its high level of preparedness and pledged the Commission’s continued support for the implementation process.

In a statement, the Director of Information and Public Relations of the College, Mrs. Fatima Hassan Ahmad, quoted the Provost as assuring the visiting team of the College’s full compliance with NUC’s regulations and standards.