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FG to introduce new strategies to reform school feeding programme

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Yetunde Adeniji, a senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on the school feeding programme, has said that the federal government is implementing new strategies to ensure the success and sustainability of the School Feeding Programme, as part of the reform ordered by the president.

Addressing participants at a two-day Strategic Stakeholders Meeting on “the Road Map to the Future Implementation of School Feeding Programme in Nigeria,” Adeniji stated that the current administration has assessed the initial commitments and national plans for the School Feeding Programme and identified areas for improvement.

Adeniji emphasized the importance of stakeholders embracing the government’s innovations and measures aimed at enhancing the programme’s implementation.

He said: “As we gather here, it is crucial to acknowledge the importance of school feeding programmes in Africa. These initiatives have a significant impact on the educational, nutritional, and overall development of children across the continent. However, Implementing and sustaining these programs can be quite challenging due to financial constraints and resource limitations.

“That is why this meeting is of utmost importance. We have brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including governments, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions.

“It is through our collective efforts and collaboration that we can find innovative solutions to address the funding gaps, leverage investments, and ensure the sustainability and scalability of school feeding programs in Africa.

“Today, we are here to explore the potential of Public-Private Partnerships as a viable solution to provide a unique opportunity for governments, private entities, and other stakeholders to come together, pool resources, and create sustainable funding models for school feeding programs. By combining the strengths and expertise of different sectors, can achieve far greater impact and change lives for the better.

“Throughout this meeting, we will have the privilege of hearing from esteemed speakers who all share their experiences, Insights, and success stories in PPPs and innovative finning we will discuss the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the way forward for sustainable investments in school feeding programs.

“Together, we aim to chart a clear path towards securing financial support, ensuring accountability, and improving the quality and reach of these vital programs across Africa.”

He also said there was a need to find practical solutions that would tie off millions of children in Africa, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need to thrive and providing them with a strong foundation for their future.

Development Programme Manager at the World Bank Country Office, Nigeria, Olatunde Adekola spoke of the need to embrace knowledge sharing on the programme with stakeholders from other countries and pledged the support of the World Bank to the success of the programme.

Adekola called on the federal and state governments to develop an accountability framework for the programme to earn the trust and support of all stakeholders in both public and private sectors to work towards achieving enduring impacts of the school feeding programme in the country.

The Deputy President of the Association of Private Schools Owners in Nigeria (APSON), Mrs Maryam Magaji appreciated President Tinubu for including private schools in the implementation of the School Feeding Programme.

The two-day stakeholders’ strategic meeting was organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the president on the school feeding programme to create an opportunity for all stakeholders to brainstorm for the success of the programme.

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VIDEO: Tears As Students’s Hostel Collapses

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A building collapse occurred at Pentagon Lodge near the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State on Friday.

Students witnessed the incident, with one student captured on video expressing concern over the lodge’s collapse, saying, “See my lodge is falling, all my properties are inside.

”A video clip of the incident, seen by Naija News House , showed the moment the three-storey building collapsed.

As of the time of filing this report, it was not clear whether there were causalities as details of the collapse are still emerging.

A student, also said that students in that particular lodge had earlier noticed the cracks on the walls and some had already moved out of the facility before the collapse.

“Only properties inside the building are likely those of students that traveled out of the town,” the source said.

Recently there were reports of building collapses in Ebonyi State, including a three-storey building under construction near the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital.

In the construction building collapse, two persons were trapped and later rescued, with one labourer escaping due to stepping out to wash his hands before the collapse.

Sequel to the building collapses, the Ebonyi State government had established a special investigative committee to determine the causes of such incidents and prevent future occurrences.

The committee’s findings and recommendations aim to improve building standards and enforcement in the state.

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FG denies 12 Years Minimum Entry Age Into JSS1

Boriowo urged the public and education stakeholders to disregard any contrary claims.

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The Federal Government has debunked a report claiming that the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) has been raised to 12 years.

The Ministry of Education Director of Press, Folasade Boriowo, made this known via a statement issued on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Boriowo said the report was inaccurate, noting that it did not come from any official source and did not reflect government policy.Boriowo stated: “For the avoidance of doubt, the minimum age for admission into JSS1 remains 10 years.

“No child should complete primary education below the age of 10.”

Boriowo urged the public and education stakeholders to disregard any contrary claims.

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NGE Mandates Media Organizations to set up fact-check desks in the newsroom to Fight Fake News

During the workshop, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot and the NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba, said that newsroom managers should acquire the skills and tools for fact-checking as a way to arrest fake news, misinformation and disinformation.

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Editors under the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have resolved today to henceforth set up a fact-check desk in their various newsrooms as a measure to tackle fake news, misinformation and disinformation.

The decision was reached on the occasion of a one-day workshop organised by the European Union (EU) NGE in Lagos on Thursday.

The editors said that having a Fact-Check Desk would help media organisations verify news hints, with the view to publishing only accurate information.

Other key decisions taken at the end of the workshop include:

Media organizations should organise trainings for their newsroom managers and line editors on fact-checking.

The Guild should set up disinformation counter groups across its zonal structures, ahead of the 2027 general election.

Media organizations should collaborate and reach out to each other to verify information.

Media organisations should look at the quality of their Online Editors to ensure that experienced and well-grounded journalists man the position.

The Guild should use other of its bigger platforms to address issues bordering on fake news, misinformation and disinformation.

During the workshop, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot and the NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba, said that newsroom managers should acquire the skills and tools for fact-checking as a way to arrest fake news, misinformation and disinformation.

Mignot said that the EU was taking a multi-pronged approach to address the threats posed by misleading information, which he described as a “danger to democracy and public trust.

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