$9.3 billion in grants allocated to secondary schools

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$9.3 billion in grants allocated to secondary schools

The Ministry of Education has allocated $9.3 billion in grants to secondary schools for the 2021/2022 academic year. The amount is being paid in four tranches, with the first disbursement made in June. Allocation of the funds is to ensure that...

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