The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, has expelled 34 students for examination misconduct and rusticated 13 others for one academic session, while several students received warning letters. The Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations, Abdullahi Datti, said the disciplinary actions followed the approval of the Examinations Regulations and
When the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, one headline stood out: Kano State had produced the best-performing students in the country. In a year when over 1.3 million candidates took the examinations, Kano’s 68,159 candidates outperformed even the likes of Lagos and Oyo, long regarded as academic
Prime College, one of Kano’s top private schools, has rejected a state government order to close its doors over a dispute regarding tuition fees. The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (PVIB) had directed the school to suspend its 2025/26 fee hike and halt operations, following complaints from some parents. In a statement through
The Kano State Government has transported 588 students to 13 northern states under the 2025/2026 Students Exchange Programme. The initiative is designed to promote unity and cultural integration among young people across the region. The students were conveyed to Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, Nasarawa, Yobe, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, and Kwara states. According
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has given permanent and pensionable appointments to 4,315 former Better Service Delivery for All (BESDA) teachers, describing the move as a milestone in his education reforms. At a ceremony in Kano, the governor also announced plans to hire 2,616 additional teachers through the State Universal Basic Education Board
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has awarded scholarships to 1,000 undergraduates from Kano State to pursue various courses at the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the award letters will be distributed to the beneficiaries in Kano on
About 588 students from Kano State have been conveyed to 13 northern states under the Students Exchange Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The students were transported to Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, and Nasarawa states. Others from Yobe, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, and Kwara states also arrived safely at their respective destinations. Meanwhile,
Kano State has claimed the top spot as the best-performing state in the recently released 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). The state led the national performance chart with 68,159 candidates, representing 5.020 per cent of the total number of candidates nationwide, who secured five credits and
The Kano State Government has approved N1.1 billion to provide free school uniforms for all Primary One pupils across the state. The move is aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and boosting enrolment. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, stated that the initiative is part of broader efforts to expand
The Kano State Government has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to strengthen accountability and deliver targeted support to the education sector. Central to the partnership is the Kano State Education Emergency Response Strategy, which is expected to address learning disruptions, improve donor coordination, and channel resources towards
