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FG adds 15 new trade subjects to basic education curriculum

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The Federal Government has introduced 15 new trade subjects into its basic education curriculum to equip students with critical skills for the job market.

The 15 trade subjects include plumbing, tiling and floor works, event management, garment making, digital literacy, solar installation, and agriculture.

The updated curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical, hands-on expertise.

According to the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the new curriculum will take effect in January 2025. ”

Nigeria’s Basic Education curriculum updated 15 new trades were added to boost students’ practical skills & employability.

Takes effect Jan 2025 for primary & junior secondary students,” NOA announced on its ‘X’ page.

Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman described the initiative as a transformative step toward aligning the education system with the demands of the 21st-century economy. ”

This reform is a bold move to prepare our students for local and global opportunities by providing them with practical skills,” he said.

Students will be encouraged to learn one or two trades alongside their core academic subjects, according to the Ministry of Education.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, praised the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) for expediting the curriculum review process despite significant challenges.

He stressed that the initiative would ensure students graduate with skills that meet the economic and industrial needs of their regions.

Acting Executive Secretary of NERDC, Dr Margret Lawani, added that the updated curriculum would include over 20 occupational subjects tailored to Nigeria’s regional and economic priorities.

“Our goal is to prepare students for industries of the future while addressing unemployment challenges,” she explained.

Preparations are already underway to train teachers, develop infrastructure, and integrate technology to support the new curriculum.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

(Vanguard)

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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