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Ghana's government is investing GH¢4.2 billion to improve school meals for students, nearly doubling the daily food allowance. The move addresses persistent food shortages that have plagued the Free SHS programme since its launch.
Nearly 1,000 brand new desks just arrived at eight public schools across Ghana's capital, giving thousands of students a proper place to learn. The delivery keeps a presidential promise to improve classroom conditions for kids who've been studying without adequate furniture.
Malaysia just launched a groundbreaking anti-bullying law backed by a dedicated tribunal to protect thousands of students suffering from one of the world's highest bullying rates. The reform puts children's safety first while carefully balancing accountability across families and schools.
French universities now serve meals for just one euro to every student, regardless of income. The nationwide program tackles rising student hunger as living costs squeeze young people across the country.
Starting this week, all French university students can buy a three-course meal for just one euro, down from €3.30. The nationwide program aims to fight student hunger after surveys found nearly half of students skip meals due to cost.
Governor Dauda Lawal just approved an ambitious 120-day plan to fix Zamfara State's struggling education system, tackling everything from teacher training to school safety. The rapid intervention could transform learning for thousands of students across northern Nigeria.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu just gave her alma mater a massive transportation upgrade. Obafemi Awolowo University students will soon travel campus in 50 new buses and 30 tricycles.
Students across Nasarawa State are celebrating a dramatic drop in campus crime after their governor took direct action to protect schools. The initiative has made learning safer across 13 districts while also expanding scholarships for less privileged students.
Governor Peter Mbah has greenlit a perimeter fence for Enugu State University of Science and Technology, addressing years of student safety concerns. The project kicks off alongside new dorms, academic buildings, and a printing press as part of a broader campus transformation.
