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Gombe Students Stay Home While Others Resume - Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike

Students To Remain At Home In Gombe As Billiri, Bajoga, Kaltungo, Nafada Institutions Closed Indefinitely

Openlife Reporter October 20, 2026

Students of four Gombe State tertiary institutions will stay at home from October 20 as JOUGTIN begins indefinite strike over non-implementation of N70,000 minimum wage,…

Paramount Queenmother of Goaso, Nana Afia Serwaa I Applauded For Championing Young Women’s Skills Training

Openlife Reporter October 4, 2026

The Principal of High Lady Beautician School, Ms. Dorothy Bonsu, has praised the Paramount Queenmother of Goaso, Nana Afia Serwaa I, for championing vocational skills…

Government Introduces Tracking QR Code OpenLife News reports that the Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 academic calendar, introducing a QR tracking system to ensure transparency and accountability. The Ministry disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, following the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise. According to the statement, the approved list covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1). The exercise was conducted under the leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, with the final list approved by Alausa. A major highlight of the new list is the introduction of a unique identification system for each approved book.“Each approved title carries a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, alongside key details including the title, author(s), publisher and year of publication, to facilitate identification, monitoring and accountability,” the statement read. The Ministry explained that the introduction of the tracking measure was aimed at sanitizing the textbook procurement process.“The introduction of the Ranking/QR Tracking Code represents an important step towards strengthening the monitoring and control of approved instructional materials and ensuring greater transparency in their selection, procurement and utilisation,” it said. It noted that the additional process of generating and assigning the unique codes contributed to the delay in concluding and validating the final lists. The Ministry added that the textbook ranking exercise will be implemented in phases.“The ranking exercise is being implemented in phases. Following the completion and approval of the first phase, preparations will commence for the second round, covering textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2,” the statement said, adding that the same identification and tracking measures will apply to the subsequent phase. The Federal Ministry of Education urged all relevant stakeholders to comply strictly with the approved list.“The Federal Ministry of Education urges publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to consult the official approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes,” it stated. The Ministry said the initiative is part of the Federal Government’s commitment to quality assurance in education.“The exercise forms part of the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that learners and teachers have access to quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials, while strengthening transparency and accountability in textbook provision across Nigerian schools,” the statement added. The complete 2026–2028 ranked and approved textbooks, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code for each title, has been made available by the Ministry through its designated portal for public verification.

Government Introduces Tracking QR Code For Approved 2026-2028 Textbooks

Openlife Reporter September 29, 2026

Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for Pry 1, Pry 4, JSS1 and SS1 for the 2026–2028…

Real Intelligence Must Be Free For All Humanity - COA President Warns of Global Collapse

Give Real Intelligence To The World Free Or Face Global Shutdown – Prof. Ato Duncan Warns

Openlife Reporter September 17, 2026

Real Intelligence Must Be Free For All Humanity - COA President Warns of Global Collapse

How Government's administrative inefficiency Led to N4.7 trillion unrecovered Farm Loans

Federal Government Issues Notice For 2027/2028 UK Commonwealth Scholarship: How To Apply

Openlife Reporter September 14, 2026

FG opens 2027/2028 UK Commonwealth Scholarship for Nigerians. Apply for fully funded Masters & PhD before Oct 20, 2026. See eligibility, requirements and how to…

Worries As 18.3 Million Children Out Of School In Nigeria

Openlife Reporter September 9, 2026

Nigeria has an estimated 18.3 million children who are out of school, with 10.2 million of this population being of primary school age, according to…