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 FG Declares June 6 & 9 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced Friday, June 6 and Monday, June 9, 2025 as nationwide public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. This creates a 4-day weekend for Nigerians to observe one of Islam's holiest festivals. 📅 Official Holiday Declaration Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirmed: *"The Federal Government declares Friday 6th and Monday 9th June 2025 as public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations."* He extended warm wishes to all Muslim communities in Nigeria and worldwide. ✨ Call for Reflection & Unity During Monday's announcement, the Minister emphasized: 🕋 Reflecting on Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice 🙏 Praying for Nigeria's peace and prosperity 💞 Embracing national unity "Use this sacred period to pray for a peaceful, prosperous Nigeria," he urged the Muslim Ummah. 🚀 Government's Renewed Hope Agenda Significantly, Dr. Tunji-Ojo linked the holiday to Tinubu's reforms: "This administration remains committed to people-centered initiatives that reposition Nigeria for growth under our Renewed Hope Agenda." The statement highlighted […]

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Nigeria Converts Science Schools to Technical Colleges: Inside the Major Education Overhaul

Nigeria is launching a major education shift to tackle youth unemployment. Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) will become full Federal Technical Colleges (FTC), phasing out science programs entirely for new students. According to NBTE Executive Secretary Prof. Idris Bugaje, this urgent reform targets Nigeria's critical skills gap. The September TransformationStarting this admission cycle: ✅ New students will enroll exclusively in technical programs ❌ Science-based admissions end immediately ⏳ Existing science students complete studies Bugaje explained: "Before, students preferred sciences while technical training was ignored. This smart intervention reverses that trend." Why This Radical Change?Simply put, Nigeria faces a technical education crisis: ⚠️ Only 129 technical colleges nationwide ⚖️ Versus 15,000+ conventional secondary schools 🎯 Polytechnics admit mostly general graduates due to shortages Crucially, President Tinubu approved new infrastructure and equipment to make technical paths attractive. "We’re investing to position TVET as a premier choice," Bugaje emphasized. States Urged to Follow SuitNext, Bugaje challenged state governments: "Convert conventional […]

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle US Education Department

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign pledge and advancing a long-standing goal of many conservatives. The president criticized the agency for its "breath-taking failures" and pledged to return the federal funding it controls to individual states.Trump expressed intentions to shut down the department as quickly as possible, but White House officials acknowledged that doing so would require an act of Congress. The move has already sparked legal challenges from opponents who seek to block the agency's closure and the accompanying staff cuts, which were announced last week.The Department of Education, established in 1979, manages student loans and oversees programs supporting low-income students. Despite the perception that the federal government runs U.S. schools, most school funding and curriculum decisions are made at the state and local levels. Federal […]

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