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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has been honoured with the prestigious “Minister of the Decade” award by Thisday Times as part of its centenary celebration. The award was presented to the Minister at the THISDAY Dome in Abuja during the Thisday Times @100 Times Heroes Awards, which recognised distinguished Nigerians for their contributions to national development and public service. Keyamo was recognised for his leadership and contributions to the transformation of Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace sector, particularly in the areas of human capacity development, aviation safety, infrastructure, investment and international connectivity. The Minister was accompanied…

The Federal Government is strengthening the autonomy and effectiveness of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, NMEC, as part of efforts to eradicate illiteracy and expand access to inclusive lifelong learning across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, disclosed this while outlining government initiatives to mark International Literacy Day 2026. She said greater autonomy for NMEC would enhance planning, coordination, implementation and accountability in mass literacy programmes across the country. Professor Suwaiba directed the activation of Community Learning Centres nationwide to expand access to literacy and non-formal education, particularly in underserved…

The African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Kebal Krystal Works Limited, KKL, for the development of a hotel resort project at the University. The agreement follows a series of engagements and discussions between the two parties on the proposed investment. The KKL team, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Sahabo Bawuro, joined the University Management to formally conclude the discussions and sign the agreement. The MoU outlines the responsibilities, expectations and commitments of both parties towards the successful delivery of the project. During the engagement, the parties reviewed key aspects of the…

Princess Diana has been named the ultimate female style icon of all time in a new nationwide poll. The late Princess of Wales emerged top in a survey of 2,000 people commissioned by clothing brand Cotton Traders. Nearly one-third of respondents selected Diana as the ultimate benchmark for timeless fashion, placing her ahead of several renowned figures in fashion and entertainment. The poll also showed that Diana topped the list among Generation Z voters, despite many of them being born after her death in a car crash in 1997. Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe came second with 22 per cent, followed…

The Presidency has clarified that the ongoing Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, case involving records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before a United States federal court is a civil records-disclosure dispute and not a criminal case. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the case is before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He explained that the matter originated from FOIA requests submitted in 2022 by Aaron Greenspan to several United States government agencies for records relating to President Tinubu. According to him, after some of…

The Afrinvest Foundation has unveiled a 35-seater Information and Communication Technology, ICT, centre at the Emir’s Palace in Kano. The Group Managing Director of Afrinvest West Africa, Mr Ike Chioke, disclosed this on Thursday in Kano at a stakeholders’ symposium on “Wealth, Faith and Legacy.” He said the centre, powered by a 15-kilowatt solar system and internet connectivity, was established to provide digital education and learning opportunities for young Nigerians. @½ Mr Chioke explained that the palace has a repository of more than 300,000 books, which are being digitised to enable wider access to information on the history and culture…

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited says it will introduce Islamic investment products in Kano to expand access to Shariah-compliant investment opportunities in the state. The Head of the company’s Kano Office, Kabir Ibrahim, disclosed this on the sidelines of an investment awareness roadshow organised by Afrinvest in Kano. He said the Islamic investment products and estate planning services would be offered through the Afrinvest Halal Fund. According to him, the initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, efforts to provide ethical wealth solutions to members of the public. Ibrahim explained that the roadshow was aimed at creating awareness…

The death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, has been described as a great loss to Jigawa State and Nigeria. The Acting Rector of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Dr Bashir Ahmad Danzomo, stated this in a condolence message issued on behalf of the institution’s Governing Council, Management, staff and students. Dr Danzomo described the late monarch as a father, mentor and dedicated statesman who devoted his life to the service of humanity and the development of his community and the nation. He said the late Emir was enthroned in 1980 during the administration of the…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called for stronger collaboration among electoral stakeholders, the media, technology platforms, academia and civil society to protect Nigeria’s elections from misinformation, disinformation and the misuse of emerging technologies. Mallam Issa-Onilu made the call in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the 13th Annual Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, ACSPN. The conference, themed “Media, Technology and Elections in Africa: Navigating Digital Disruption and the New Dynamics of Electoral Communication,” focused on the changing role of technology and communication in Africa’s electoral processes.…

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed a Messenger, Yusuf Ibrahim Adamu, from the State Civil Service for allegedly absconding from his duty post without official permission. The decision was taken during the Commission’s plenary session, held on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, at its conference hall in Bauchi. A statement by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar, said the decision followed due consideration of the circumstances surrounding the officer’s absence and was in accordance with the Public Service Rules governing discipline and conduct in the service. According to the statement, Yusuf Ibrahim Adamu, who served with the Commission,…

The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to end insecurity in Nigeria through proactive security operations, strategic planning and stronger collaboration with state governments. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, stated this on Monday in Kano during a condolence and assessment visit to the Kano State Government House following the bandit attack on Chiroma Village in Garun Mallam Local Government Area on August 29, 2026. Dr. Matawalle assured the Kano State Government and residents that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to defeating insecurity and restoring sustainable peace across the country. The Minister…

The Head of Civil Service, Kano State, Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, has inaugurated a high-powered Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Strategy, KANSACS, through the State Civil Service Delivery and Transparency Initiative, SSDTI. The committee was inaugurated at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Head of Civil Service and comprises representatives of key government institutions as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency across the state’s public service. Inaugurating the committee, Maimota described the SSDTI as a critical component of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration’s efforts to reposition the Kano State Civil…

The Director-General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Hon. Fatuhu Muhammed, is participating in the Africa Food Systems Forum, AFS 2026, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from August 31 to September 4, 2026. Muhammed is attending the high-level forum alongside the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, the Governor of Jigawa State and other key stakeholders from across Africa. Themed “Investing in Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience,” the forum brings together policymakers, agricultural experts, development partners, investors and private-sector leaders to discuss practical strategies for transforming Africa’s food systems. The participation of the NASC leadership highlights…

The Islamic Development Bank, IsDB, has partnered with the Katsina State Government to implement a $60 million, five-year community-led agricultural development project aimed at improving the livelihoods of farming households across the state. The project, titled Katsina State Integrated Agricultural Development Hubs Project, is designed to increase agricultural productivity, strengthen resilience, reduce post-harvest losses and improve market access and value addition for at least 120,000 farming households. The initiative, which will be implemented with a strong focus on inclusion, targets 40 percent women and 30 percent youth beneficiaries. The project will support investments in climate-smart agriculture, improved seed systems, irrigation,…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned recent bandit attacks reported in four Local Government Areas of the state, assuring affected communities that his administration is taking necessary measures to strengthen security and protect lives and property. The Governor’s position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano. The affected communities include Chiromawa in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Beli in Rogo, Bebeji and communities around Gwarzo. Governor Yusuf described the attacks as deeply disturbing and unacceptable, while expressing sympathy with the victims and…

Ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced its decision to discontinue operations in Nigeria after 12 years of providing transportation services in the country. The company said its Nigerian operations would cease on September 2, 2026, as part of a broader review of its business priorities and investment strategy. According to Uber, the decision is aimed at refocusing its investments on markets where it can create earning opportunities for drivers at scale while providing seamless transportation services for riders. Uber commenced operations in Nigeria in 2014, beginning in Lagos before expanding its services to other major cities across the country. The company’s…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has warned individuals and criminal networks involved in wildlife trafficking that it will continue to deploy intelligence, inter-agency collaboration and international mechanisms to disrupt the illegal trade. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during his visit to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. Adeniyi commended officers of the command for their professionalism, courage and commitment to protecting endangered species following the interception of 48 endangered animals and birds along the Daura-Kano axis on Tuesday, August 25. He said the seizure demonstrated the commitment of the NCS to fulfilling Nigeria’s obligations under international conventions aimed at protecting endangered…

The Chairman of Best Choice Specialist Hospital, Kano, Auwal Lawal Muhammad (Dan Malikin Garo), has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the people of Kano State and Muslims across the world on the occasion of the Maulud celebration commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement personally signed by him, Muhammad commended Governor Yusuf for his efforts to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Kano State. He said the governor’s emphasis on religious and other developmental initiatives would help reduce divisions, promote mutual understanding and strengthen peaceful coexistence across the state. Muhammad urged Muslims to use…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to strengthen local government administration, promote fiscal autonomy and ensure that increased resources translate into meaningful development at the grassroots. The commitment was made when a delegation of RMAFC Federal Commissioners, led by Hon. Aliyu Abdulkadir, Federal Commissioner representing Nasarawa State and Chairman of the Commission’s State and Local Government Monitoring Committee, paid a courtesy visit to ALGON National President, Hon. (Engr.) Bello Lawal, at the Association’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the RMAFC Chairman,…

The Federal Government has handed over 129 completed housing units to beneficiaries at the Nasarawa Technology Village, Karu, Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, who handed over the keys to the beneficiaries, said the development demonstrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to making homeownership more accessible to Nigerians. “The Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu places housing at the heart of improving the lives of Nigerians. Today, we are handing over keys to 129…