Niger govt approves reopening of schools amid insecurity

All schools that were shut down in Niger State following the abduction of pupils, students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara local government area will be reopened on 12th January, 2026.   The Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Hadiza Asebe Mohammed disclosed this in a statement.  She explained that […] Niger govt approves reopening of schools amid insecurity