Almajiri children
13 Nov
More than 3,000 out-of-school children, mostly Almajiris, are currently receiving Western education through a radio school programme broadcast in Katsina State. The program, which is also being replicated in other states in the Northwest region, is implemented by the State Agency for Mass Education (SAME) and Community Aid Connect (CAC). Speaking during a one-day stakeholders'…
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The Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State says it recently enrolled 200 Almajiri children into primary schools in the area in an effort to build their future. The Chairman of the council area, Mr. Fatai Ayoola, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He also said…
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The Adekunle Child Foundation (TACF), yesterday, called on the government to develop a comprehensive policy aimed at improving the
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Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has challenged privileged Nigerians to help in tackling water scarcity and provide Almajiri children access to Western education.
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