Private schools
31 Jan
Private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed fear that the high cost of securing their facilities from marauding kidnappers may lead to increase in school fees.
6 Jan
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has revoked the licences of private schools in the state for violating the rules and guidelines set for their establishment and operation.
14 Nov
Zamfara State government has declared a state of emergency on education, attributing the development to several years of decay in the sector. The state government has also suspended the licenses of private schools operators to ensure that quality education is provided. Governor Dauda Lawal made the announcement in a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday. He said…
5 Nov
A Kano high court has granted an exparte order restraining Kano State government and four others from taking any step against private schools operating in the state. The motion exparte granted by Justice Nasiru Saminu, equally ordered all parties involved in the matter to maintain status quo ante bellum pending the hearing and determination of…
1 Oct 2023
• Urge govt to abolish PAYE, reduce income tax to 23 per cent As economic hardship bites harder, schools have devised coping strategies to survive at this time. Many ongoing capital projects have been suspended, purchase of new buses halted, and weekend classes stopped. Speaking with The Guardian on steps taken by school owners to handle the…
21 Sep 2023
This is a rejoinder with respect to a piece published in The Guardian newspaper of Thursday, July 20, 2023, titled: “Tackling the menace of unqualified teachers in private schools.” This is a humble appeal directed to the concerned authorities, requesting that at least some form of consideration be shown to some competent and quality teachers,…
25 Aug 2023
Sir: This is a rejoinder with respect to an article published in The Guardian of Thursday, July 20, 2023, titled: “Tackling the menace of unqualified teachers in private schools.” This is a humble appeal directed to the concerned authorities, requesting that at least some form of consideration be shown to some competent and quality teachers,…
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