Day: September 3, 2025

‘1 Trade, 4 Others;’ List of Subjects Nigeria Now Make Compulsory For Primary, Secondary Schools

DAMILOLA OLONADE

. ‘New Subjects included,’ What to know about fresh curriculum, which the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described as ‘future-ready.’ The Nigerian government has introduced a new curriculum for schools that mandates Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students to pick at least one trade subject to boost practical skills. Platforms Africa reports that a document developed by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) listed the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion design and garment making, Livestock farming, Beauty and cosmetology, Computer hardware and…

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‘No School, No Bank,’ Nigeria Declares Friday, Sept. 5, Public Holiday

DAMILOLA OLONADE

    . ‘Eid-ul-Mawlid, another opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence;’ full statement of what the minister wants Muslims, non-Muslims to know, do on the day   The Nigerian Government has declared Friday, 5 September 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Platforms Africa reports that the public holiday is compulsory to be observed by public institutions like schools and banks. Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration…

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