The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Dr Yau Idris, is leading a delegation of the Authority to the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), taking place from September 14 to 18, 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The annual conference brings together government representatives, nuclear experts and stakeholders from across the world to discuss developments and cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. The gathering also provides a platform for knowledge exchange, professional engagement and discussions on strengthening nuclear safety and security, as well as the responsible application…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grow and claim lives, despite signs of declining transmission in some of the worst-affected areas. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this during a media briefing on Wednesday, saying more than 7,200 cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported across seven provinces. He said transmission was declining in the most affected parts of Ituri Province, while South Kivu had recorded no new cases since May. According to him, more than 1,700 people have recovered from the disease, while the…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority has organised a two-day community engagement and sensitization programme aimed at strengthening collaboration among education stakeholders and addressing challenges affecting the quality of education in the state. The programme was held at the Alhuda Huda College Assembly Hall, Zaria, and brought together quality assurance officers, principals, vice principals, head teachers, education secretaries and other key stakeholders in the education sector. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Authority, Professor Usman Abubakar Zaria, said the engagement provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss challenges confronting the education sector and develop practical…
The Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), Kano State Chapter, has finalised security and logistical arrangements for the Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area State Constituency by-election scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The committee held a strategic meeting at the office of the Co-Chairman, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, to review preparations for the election. In his remarks, CP Bakori said the Command, in collaboration with other ICCES member agencies, had concluded necessary security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process. He said adequate personnel, intelligence assets and operational resources had…
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has warned fruit sellers and citrus dealers against using chemicals or other substances to artificially ripen fruits or make them appear more attractive to consumers. The Council issued the warning during an inspection visit to fruit markets across Kano State to assess how fruits were being sold and stored before distribution to the public. Speaking during the exercise, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the agency would continue to take necessary measures, in accordance with the law, to protect consumers’ rights and safeguard public health. Dr Ibrahim said…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has condemned what it described as the alleged use of state institutions to intimidate opposition voices, pressure elected representatives and obstruct development projects across Kano State. The Movement, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed (Mai Lemo), expressed concern over recent developments, including reported attempts to suspend or relocate federal constituency projects, the suspension of councillors and alleged threats against political commentators and opposition supporters. It particularly cited correspondence reportedly issued by the Kano State Ministry of Works seeking the suspension and relocation of a federal constituency road project intended for communities in…
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) and the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), has launched a project aimed at preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) against women within the agricultural value chain. The initiative, tagged “Project Launch and Inception Meeting on Mainstreaming GBV Prevention and Response into the Agricultural Value Chain in Kano State,” was launched on Tuesday as stakeholders convened to strengthen measures for preventing violence and protecting women engaged in agriculture. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Amina Sani, who launched the project on…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commissioned its new headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the development of data protection and privacy regulation in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani, commissioned the facility at a ceremony hosted by the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji. In his remarks, Dr Tijani commended Dr Olatunji’s leadership and the Commission’s contributions to Nigeria’s digital transformation. He also acknowledged the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the country’s data protection ecosystem, including the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection…
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for stronger collaboration among academia, industry, government and regulatory agencies to harness medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry for affordable healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Prof. Adeyeye made the call while speaking as Guest Speaker at the 49th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), held in Abuja. The conference was themed, “Innovations in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry for Affordable Healthcare Delivery.” The NAFDAC DG highlighted the importance of innovation in addressing challenges related to access, affordability and local pharmaceutical production,…
The Kaduna State Government says sustained improvement in security has begun to transform communities previously paralysed by banditry, with residents returning to their farms and commercial activities gradually picking up across affected areas. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this while speaking at a gala night organised by his ministry in honour of visiting members of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Maiyaki said the administration of Governor Uba Sani had, within the past three years, facilitated the recovery of hundreds of villages and towns that were previously inaccessible due to insecurity.…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has intensified advocacy for disability inclusion through a grassroots community awareness campaign across six Local Government Areas of Kano State. The campaign, held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, covered Nassarawa, Gwale, Kano Municipal, Ungogo, Tarauni and Kumbotso Local Government Areas, with a focus on promoting awareness of the rights, dignity, participation and equal opportunities of persons with disabilities. As part of the initiative, V-PeSDI formally handed over awareness posters to Mai Garin Gama, Mallam Muhammad Rabiu Isyaku, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement and ensure that disability inclusion messages reach…
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Service Commission (HSC), Dr Olufemi Omololu, has commenced a familiarisation tour of hospitals under the Commission as part of efforts to assess operations and strengthen healthcare delivery. Omololu began the tour with visits to healthcare facilities in Ifako-Ijaiye and Orile-Agege, accompanied by the HSC Director of Medical Services, Dr Olawale Adegbite. During the visits, the Permanent Secretary inspected various departments and wards, engaging with hospital management and staff while assessing the facilities and identifying areas requiring attention. He commended the leadership of the hospitals for their commitment and efforts toward improving service…
The Kano State House of Assembly has been recognised as the best State Legislature in Nigeria for Hansard and verbatim reporting. The award was presented by the Association of Hansard/Verbatim Reporters of Nigeria at its annual conference held in Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. Presenting the award to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Bashir Diso, said the Kano Assembly emerged first among the 36 State Houses of Assembly in the country. Diso attributed…
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) have entered into a five-year partnership aimed at strengthening research, capacity building, policy engagement and practical interventions in migration and global studies. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre of Excellence in Migration and Global Studies (CEMG&S) of NOUN and the Migrants and Refugees Unit (MRU) of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria. The agreement was signed at the Secretariat’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, represented by the…
The Physiotherapy Department of Randle General Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, has marked its 10th anniversary with a renewed commitment to patient-centred rehabilitation, professional development, research and training. The anniversary,was celebrated under the theme, “A Decade of Recovery Through Movement.” The occasion brought together past and present leaders of the hospital, physiotherapists, members of the management team and other stakeholders to reflect on the department’s achievements, challenges and prospects. The department was established on February 1, 2016, following surveys and advocacy conducted between 2013 and 2015 that identified the need for physiotherapy services in a general hospital serving the Surulere axis. From…
The Federal Government has launched the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a six-month intervention aimed at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally relevant digital skills, professional certifications and pathways to employment and entrepreneurship. The initiative, launched by the Federal Ministry of Education, is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital workforce and expand opportunities for citizens to participate in the global digital economy. Implemented under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) through the Nigeria Education Digital Infrastructure (NEDI) programme, the Academy is aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the government’s efforts to bridge the country’s digital skills gap. Speaking…
The 74th Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Council of Ministers has reviewed major political, security and institutional developments affecting the East African region. The session, held in Djibouti, was attended by Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, alongside other representatives of IGAD member states. Discussions focused on key regional challenges, including peace and security, the evolving situation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, as well as developments in Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan. Particular attention was given to the role of IGAD in facilitating dialogue, promoting political solutions and supporting sustainable peace…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has engaged the African Union (AU) on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, with both institutions exploring areas of cooperation to strengthen the credibility and integrity of the electoral process. The engagement took place when an AU Pre-Election and Needs Assessment Mission, led by His Excellency Demeke Mekonnen, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, paid a courtesy visit to the Commission. The delegation was received by INEC’s Acting Chairman, Professor Rhoda Gumus, who represented the Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN. The AU mission, which…
The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, has called for Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to be placed at the centre of the African Union’s institutional priorities. Haddadi made the call at the launch of the Strategic Plan 2026–2028 of the Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security. Representing the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Deputy Chairperson said WPS should not be treated as an additional obligation, but as an integral component of the African Union’s existing mandates. She particularly linked the WPS agenda to…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the economic reforms, infrastructure investments and security initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are creating a stronger foundation for accelerated growth and prosperity in the North Central region. Idris stated this on Monday in Abuja at the first North Central Stakeholders’ Development Summit organised by the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The summit was themed, “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic, Infrastructural and Social Development Plan for the North Central Region.” The Minister said the region’s vast agricultural land, solid mineral deposits, energy resources and strategic location…