Tag: almajiri
Gombe govt converts abandoned Almajiri school to teachers’ institute
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has ordered the conversion of an abandoned Almajiri Model School in the state to a teachers’...
Reps block move to integrate Almajiri in basic education
The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously rejected the prayer of a motion seeking to make the Federal Ministry of Education integrate the Almajiri...
Passing Child Destitution Bill will better address the almajiri phenomenon
The recent proposition by the Nigerian government to ban the almajiri phenomenon in Nigeria is getting criticised. But a speedy passage of...
Buhari clarifies move on Almajiri ban
President Muhammadu Buhari has clarified his position on the intended ban of the Almajiri system in Nigeria.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Garba...
National security: Nigeria to ban Almajiri system
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has said that the Nigerian government was considering the proscription of the Almajiri system in the country.
He...
Police arrest Almajiri teacher over alleged sexual abuse
The Sokoto state Police Command has arrested one Malam Murtala Mode, a teacher of an Almajiri School in Arkillan Magaji area of...
Almajiri child rights vital to achieving SDGs – Group
A child rights group, Almajiri Child Rights Initiative (ACRI) has stated that protecting the rights of the Almajiri is vital to achieving the Sustainable...
Almajiri education: Buhari admits elites’ failure
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that the Nigerian elite failed in addressing the plights of the almajiri and other poor persons.
He was speaking in...
Kano using data to reform Almajiri system
The Kano State Government is conducting a survey on the traditional Almajiri schooling system in the state as part of its fresh effort to...
Addressing Almajiri out of school menace: How committed are the...
By Mohammed Sabo Keana
The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, states that the security and welfare of...