Education
Beneficiaries laud UNICEF Girl for Girl initiative
Beneficiaries laud UNICEF Girl for Girl initiative
Young girls in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State have hailed the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for introducing the Girls for Girls (G4G) initiative.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on June 15, 2017, the UNICEF in partnership with Nigeria’s education ministry, launched the G4G initiative, which empowers girls with information and knowledge to help build their capacity to stand up for themselves aimed at creating equal opportunities for girls to access education.
Some of the school girls who took part in training by UNICEF, on Monday, said the initiative has inspired them to aspire for key professions.
Speaking to a NAN correspondent, Miss Aisha Abdullahi, said that she learnt a lot about the management of menstrual hygiene.
”I want to be a medical doctor. I developed an interest in teaching people about their health and how to take care of themselves when they are ill.
‘The initiative has inspired me to aspire to become what I want to become”, she said.
Another student of the school, Amina Usman, 15, said she used to skip school during her menstrual periods.
”With this initiative and training, I have learnt to manage my menstrual periods in school with the help of our teacher who trained us on how to handle things.
”We have gained knowledge on self-esteem, self-confidence, etiquette and relating with male teachers and students,” she said.
Usman said she wants to be a nurse to assist people in times of need and to groom her younger sisters on health-related issues.
Contributing, a female teacher in the school, Mrs Hauwa Babale, said the initiative had developed her capacity to teach the girls general hygiene.
“The initiative came as a saving grace for our girls and to us the teachers because the training broke the silence.
“We got a school grant from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK. The girls were provided with kits.
“The kits are solely for the management of menstrual hygiene while the girls were in school,’’ she said.
Mr Muntaka Muktar, the Education Officer at UNICEF Kano Field Office, said that about 795 girls groups were established in 265 Junior Secondary schools across the 34 local governments in six states.
“About 12,566 adolescent girls from 265 focus junior schools acquired skills on menstrual hygiene under the initiative,” he said
He explained that about 9,200 adolescent girls received menstrual hygiene management kits in the focus schools across the six states.
The Director of Research and Statistics of the Kano State Ministry of Education, Mr Munzali Mustapha, also confirmed that about 300 primary schools benefitted from the intervention across six local governments.
Mustapha confirmed that about 420 Islamic and Qur’anic schools for girls in the state, benefitted from the intervention.
NAN reports that the G4G initiative is a component of the Girls’ Education Project Phase III being implemented in northern Nigeria via collaboration between UNICEF Nigeria and the Federal Government of Nigeria with funding from the United Kingdom (UK) Department of International Development (DFID).
The phase of the Girls Education Project seeks to help put 1 million girls in school, support them to remain in school and improve their learning achievement.
The focus states have the highest number of girls who do not attend school in Nigeria.
The project is funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK.
The project implemented by UNICEF was implemented in 2012 in Niger, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Bauchi and later Kano in 2018.
The objective of the project was to improve the social and economic opportunities for girls in the six states to complete basic education and acquire skills for life and livelihood.
Education
Breaking News: Less Than 48 Hours After ₦100 Million Endowment, Summit University Secures Full ICAN Accreditation for Accounting Programme
Breaking News: Less Than 48 Hours After ₦100 Million Endowment, Summit University Secures Full ICAN Accreditation for Accounting Programme
By: Michael Mike
In a momentous week for Summit University, Offa, the institution has recorded a double milestone that cements its position as a rising star in Nigeria’s higher education landscape. Less than 48 hours after receiving a transformative ₦100 million endowment from the Isiaq Family Foundation (IFF) to boost accounting education, the University has secured full accreditation for its Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting programme from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
This landmark accreditation follows the recommendation of the Students’ Affairs Committee and was formally approved by the Council of the Institute, having confirmed that the University met all stipulated criteria for assessment. The next accreditation visit by ICAN is scheduled for the 2027/2028 academic session.
The announcement comes as a proud validation of the University’s commitment to academic and professional excellence. It confirms that the Accounting programme at Summit University has not only achieved national benchmarks but is poised to produce graduates who are fully equipped for global relevance in the dynamic world of finance and accounting.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, praised the timing and significance of the dual developments. “This is divine alignment. The recognition by ICAN, coming so soon after the extraordinary endowment by the Isiaq Family Foundation, sends a clear message that Summit University is on the path of greatness. These back-to-back milestones reinforce our resolve to deliver top-tier education and nurture future leaders in the accounting profession.”
Earlier this week, during the 11th Triennial Conference of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria held in Abeokuta, the Isiaq Family Foundation, led by Alhaji Kola Isiaq-Balogun, announced a ₦100 million endowment continue aimed at transforming accounting education at Summit University. The endowment includes annual scholarships for students, the establishment of a Professorial Chair in Accounting, a dedicated research grant, the development of an Accounting Technology Laboratory (AccTech Lab), and awards for the best graduating students. Provisions were also made for solar-powered energy and internet connectivity to support uninterrupted digital access for learning.
The dual developments have been hailed by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, founders of the University, as a testament to their vision of academic and moral excellence. They reflect not only the growing confidence in the University’s academic direction but also the power of collaboration between philanthropic vision and institutional ambition.
Summit University stands proud in this historic moment—propelled by a generous endowment and fortified by national accreditation—ready to shape the future of accounting education in Nigeria and beyond. As part of its unwavering commitment to producing industry- and community-fitted graduates, the University prioritises the acquisition of seven transformative skills that define its unique educational model.
These include proficiency in ICT and Artificial Intelligence, deep understanding of Financial Literacy, and the nurturing of Acadopreneurship—an innovative blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurial thinking. Students are also grounded in history, heritage, and storytelling skills, empowered with knowledge in Clean and Renewable Energy, and cultivated to become responsible Global Citizens. Through this holistic approach, Summit University is not only building capable professionals but also shaping visionary leaders for national development and global relevance.
Breaking News: Less Than 48 Hours After ₦100 Million Endowment, Summit University Secures Full ICAN Accreditation for Accounting Programme
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic drowning incident has claimed the life of a University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) student, while another was rescued after they went swimming at the Gwange River Bank in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., when two UNIMAID students, identified as Abafras Abdiel from the Department of Forestry and Silas Sule from the Department of Geology, went to the Gwange River Bank behind ECWA Church for a swim.
While diving, both students drowned in the river, prompting an emergency response. A combined rescue team, including the police, divers, and fire service personnel, was immediately mobilized to the scene.
The rescue team managed to retrieve both victims and rushed them to the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. While Abafras Abdiel was admitted for treatment, Silas Sule was unfortunately certified dead by doctors. His body has since been deposited at the hospital for autopsy and further investigations.
The authorities have urged students and residents to exercise caution when engaging in activities near water bodies, especially during the dry season, when river currents can be unpredictable.
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
Federal University Gusau: A 300-level student died in a bandit’s den in Zamfara
By: Our Reporter
This is truly heartbreaking. Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau, was abducted along with her two siblings by bandits in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, from their home in the Damba area of Gusau, Zamfara State.
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦35 million for their release. After much struggle, the family managed to gather ₦10 million, which the kidnappers agreed to accept. However, even after receiving the money, they still refused to release Zarah. Instead, they demanded four motorcycles (Boza) and four cartons of engine oil.
Zarah and her siblings spent four months in captivity. When all the items were finally gathered, the kidnappers’ leader was informed. He then called his men to check on the captives. To everyone’s horror, his men responded that only two children remained; one of them, Zarah, had passed away and had already been buried two days earlier.
Zarah was the only daughter of her mother, making her loss even more devastating. Her passing is not just a tragedy for her family but a heartbreaking reflection of the ongoing insecurity in Zamfara State and the pain that countless families endure.
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