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 Recording Academy adds five new Grammy categories, updates rules for 2026 awards NEW YORK - The Recording Academy is introducing five new categories and making several rule changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards in an effort to reflect the evolving global music landscape. Among the new additions is a best Asian pop music performance category, which will honor performances across genres such as K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop styles, with the award going to performers. A new best traditional pop vocal performance category will recognize artists whose work does not fit within modern pop styles. A best Latin song category will spotlight songwriters for Spanish-language Latin recordings. Changes are also coming to existing categories in R&B and folk music. The academy is adding a best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance category alongside a revised best R&B solo performance award. In folk, the best folk album category will be split into best contemporary folk al...
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FORGING A BRIGHTER FUTURE: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CIDSAN UNITE FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Forging a Brighter Future: Ministry of Education and CIDSAN Unite for Educational Advancement


In a significant move towards enhancing Nigeria’s education sector, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Hon Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu, welcomed the Executives of Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria (CIDSAN) for a crucial meeting. This engagement focused on discussing essential issues and initiating collaborative efforts to drive educational advancements in the country. 


Dr. Sununu underscored the Federal Ministry of Education's pivotal role in national development, emphasizing the necessity of robust partnerships between citizens and the Ministry. He highlighted the need for comprehensive data on educational institutions and personnel for effective planning and resource allocation, and stressed the urgent requirement to address the issue of out-of-school children through joint efforts.


The Minister outlined several key initiatives, including the importance of improving teacher training, welfare, and societal status to enhance education quality. He advocated for integrating skills training with formal education to boost employability and economic productivity, and emphasized the use of technology in education to keep pace with global advancements. 


The Honourable Minister assured the Ministry's support for various educational initiatives and reforms, announcing that the Ministry's Education Planning, Research, and Development (EPRD) and Human Resource Management Departments  (HRM) will liaise with CIDSAN to explore collaboration areas.


Dr. Elijah Ogbuokiri, President of CIDSAN, outlined the institute's objectives and collaborative goals . He emphasized the primary purpose of introducing CIDSAN for proper recognition and announcing its upcoming accreditation. Dr. Ogbuokiri highlighted CIDSAN's role in training and specialization areas, such as Gender and Youth Empowerment, Development Communication, Community Issues, Entrepreneurship and MSME Development, Migration, Diaspora and Refugee Issues, and Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation. He reiterated CIDSAN's mandate to support and guide the ministry, emphasizing proper governance and processes in development administration. Additionally, he discussed the institute's focus on providing tailored training and consultancy programs to enhance sectoral skills and capacity. 

Dr. Ogbuokiri expressed readiness to support the Ministry and underscored the importance of cooperation for effective initiative implementation. He also invited the Honourable Minister and the ministry to CIDSAN's forthcoming National Conference in November, seeking their presence and participation.


The Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria (CIDSAN) is dedicated to advancing development studies and administration through education, certification, and training. CIDSAN aims to empower individuals and communities by enhancing skills, promoting effective governance, and fostering sustainable development.


Folasade Boriowo

Director (Press & PR)

Ministry of Education

21/06/24


The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu (C), flanked Left Dr Elijah Ogbuokiri, President CIDSAN (in Blue gown)Dr Mrs Lami Amodu  , FME Staff  and other CIDSAN Team Members during the Courtesy Visit in headquarters Abuja.

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