Niger: Govt. bans graduation ceremonies in private schools

Niger govt. on private schools

Niger State government has prohibited private schools from holding graduation ceremonies, directing all private educational institutions to replace them with ‘Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies’ to recognise students’ achievements. According to reports, the policy, introduced through the Niger State Private Schools Board, is aimed at standardising end-of-session activities and addressing what authorities describe as the growing culture of elaborate and costly graduation celebrations in private schools. In a statement issued by the Directorate of Information Services of the Ministry of Information and Orientation, Yunusa Ibrahim, the government said schools should instead…

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Sokoto: Govt. disburses ₦4.2bn for reconstruction of burnt Central Market

Sokoto govt. disburses

The Sokoto state government has approved and disbursed ₦4.2 billion, representing 50 percent mobilisation fees, for the reconstruction of the Sokoto Central Market, which was destroyed by fire. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the development while flagging-off the disbursement, describing it as the fulfilment of a key campaign promise and a decisive step towards restoring the economic heartbeat of the state. According to the governor, the release of funds follows the resolution of several challenges that had delayed the project, including the successful reclamation of the market site. He noted that…

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