…of education. Adeniran, who noted that the celebration marked 60 years of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, said standing with teachers must go beyond ceremonial appreciation to include professional development, decent working conditions, teaching and learning resources, career progr…

…for their childrenThe annual commemoration of World Teachers' Day was established by UNESCO and is observed every October 5PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Four Nigerian state governments announced work-free or teaching-free days for Monday, October 5, 2026, in honour of World Teache…

…is observed on Monday, October 5, 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.By suspending classroom teaching on that date, the government of the south-south state is signalling a deliberate effort to move beyond routine acknowledgement and give teachers t…

…shaping society. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) established the commemoration in 1994.The declaration by Governor AbdulRazaq means teachers in Kwara state will not be required to report to work on Monday, with the day serving as an official recognition of their service to…

…al-Taher ridge lies on the edge of Israel’s security zone just a few kilometres from the UNESCO-listed Beaufort castle, another strategic site that Israel captured in recent months. Israel and Lebanon signed a US-sponsored framework agreement in late June that involves the disarmament of Hezbollah, a gradual withdrawal…

…community leaders and the media. She reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with UNESCO and other development partners to build a literate, sustainable and prosperous society. Ahmad said the government would continue to strengthen partnerships aimed at supporting education policies, building the capacity of teacher…

…interactive cultural experiences. Yang said the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, reflected the Chinese philosophy of living in harmony with nature and respecting natural resources. He said the philosophy also resonated with Nigerian cultural values, particularly the country…

…For his contributions to education, He received India's Padma Shri and was appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education Partnerships.9. Ravi Pillai ($4.2 billion)Full name: B. Ravi PillaiDate of birth: 2 September 1953Age: 72 (as of July 2026)Nationality: IndianProfession: Chairman and MD, RP GroupCity: Dubai,…

…to protect mosques and places of worship. As of March 24, 2026, the UN’s cultural agency UNESCO had verified damage to 164 sites since the start of the Gaza war triggered by Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Fourteen of those are religious sites. AFP The post Israel army strikes Gaza mosque, says used for Hamas…

…cited findings by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization,UNESCO, and the United Nations Children’s Fund,UNICEF, which showed that children with disabilities were significantly less likely to complete basic education due to poor early identification of learning difficulties, inaccessible sc…

…citing reports by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and UNICEF indicating that inadequate early identification of disabilities, inaccessible learning environments and limited teacher preparedness remain major obstacles to inclusive education globally. According to her, UBEC has de…

…of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, has condemned the killing of Mexican journalist Josué Martínez Contreras. Martínez Contreras, founder and director of the digital news outlet Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, was shot dead in front of his son near his home…

The Federal Government has partnered with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa and the Pan-African University to launch a mobile learning initiative aimed at strengthening the professional development of teachers, particularly women, across Nigeria and four other African countries. The ini…

…in education are the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) four pillars of education, which are: Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together, and Learning to Be, which collectively result in holistic development and lifelong learning. UNESCO explains that "Learning to…

…Mozambique Island Bridge connects the mainland to the historic Island of Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge has improved accessibility and boosted tourism in the region. 5. Dona Ana Bridge (Mozambique) - 3.7 km Crossing the Zambezi River, the Dona Ana Bridge was originally constructed as a railway bri…