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FG adds 15 new trade subjects to basic education curriculum

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January 24, 2025

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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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Buhari laid to rest in Daura amid tears

The burial was held within the premises of his family compound.

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July 15, 2025

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been buried amid tears and tributes.

He was lowered into the grave around 18:00pm on Tuesday, July 15.

The burial was held within the premises of his family compound.

A solemn military reception was also held at the graveside.

Before the late Buhari’s internment, his casket was draped in Nigeria’s green and white colours.

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TikTok removes 3.6m Nigerian videos for contents violation

In the Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, TikTok restated the importance of a safe, respectful, and trustworthy digital environment.

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July 15, 2025

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Short video platform, TikTok has clampdown on perceived offensive videos globally, including Nigeria.

Owned by Bytedance, TikTok removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the first quarter of 2025 for violating its content policy.

Globally, it removed 211 million videos.

In the Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, TikTok restated the importance of a safe, respectful, and trustworthy digital environment.

Analysis of the report showed that the 3.6 million removed Nigerian videos, showed a 50 percent increase in removals over the previous quarter, where 2.4 million videos from the country were removed for the same violation.

The company said it recorded a proactive detection rate of 98.4 percent, which is content removed before it was reported to TikTok, and 92.1 percent of videos were removed within 24 hours.

Earlier in March 2025, TikTok also removed 129 accounts in West Africa tied to covert operations.

Further analysis showed that in the Q1, 2025, the 211 million videos removed rose from the 153 million videos removed in the previous quarter, where some 184 million were yanked off the platform.

The platform’s global proactive detection rate reached 99 per cent, demonstrating continued improvements in identifying and removing harmful content quickly and effectively.

TikTok explained that on spam and fake engagements, it removed a total of 44.7 million comments from fake accounts between January and March this year.In addition, it also removed 4.3 billion fake likes in the period under review.

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JUST IN: Tinubu receives Buhari’s remains in Katsina (Photos)

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July 15, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, received the remains of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina.

His coffin covered with Nigerian flag, was flown into the state amid tight security.

Buhari’s body brought out of aircraft in Katsina.

Tinubu, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima; First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; and other top government officials, stood solemnly as the coffin was brought down from the aircraft.

First Lady, Remi Tinubu, on Tuesday, with late former President Muhammadu Buhari widow, Aisha Buhari, at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina..

Buhari’s widow, Aisha, and close family members were also present during the brief airport ceremony.

Buhari’s body brought out of aircraft in Katsina.

The entourage has since departed for Daura, the late president’s hometown, where he will be laid to rest later today in accordance with Islamic rites.