NUT dedicates World Teachers’ Day to abducted Oyo pupils

The Nigerian Union of Teachers in Oyo State has dedicated World Teachers' Day to pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. According to Punch Nigeria, they are being honoured as heroes of education.

In a separate development, Dubai has announced a Golden Visa initiative for outstanding teachers and educators in private educational institutions, coinciding with World Teachers' Day celebrations. The Gulf News reports that the initiative, which aims to attract and retain inspiring educators, has received over 835 applications since its launch on 5 October 2024.

The initiative is part of Dubai's Education 33 strategy, which seeks to enrich students' learning experiences and strengthen the emirate's regional and international competitiveness. The UAE leadership's support for educators is also highlighted, with educators being recognised as essential partners in shaping the future of education.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Gulf News — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.