The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, Programme in Kano State has commenced the second phase of its Sustainable Land Development Initiative for landless youths and women. The two-day capacity-building training, was designed to equip selected beneficiaries with skills for climate-resilient and nutrition-sensitive agricultural production. SAPZ Trains Kano Youth, Women in Modern Farming The training focused on practical approaches to climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, nutrition-sensitive farming practices, improved production techniques and agribusiness development. Participants were also introduced to strategies for strengthening resilience to the impacts of climate change and improving the sustainability and profitability of agricultural enterprises. The initiative is…
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The Sasakawa Africa Association, SAA Nigeria, has joined agricultural leaders, development partners and private-sector stakeholders in Abuja to commemorate 20 years of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, and reflect on two decades of partnership in transforming Africa’s food systems. The event, featured AGRA’s Impact Panel on “20 Years of Partnership and Results,” where the Country Director of SAA Nigeria, Dr Godwin Atser, participated as a distinguished panellist. Sasakawa Lauds Jigawa Farmers for Embracing Modern Techniques Dr Atser highlighted the role of strategic partnerships in strengthening agricultural extension services, promoting climate resilience, improving food and nutrition security,…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has dismissed allegations of intensified smuggling, revenue leakage, recruitment irregularities and manipulation of succession within the Service, describing the claims as a misrepresentation of its operational and administrative processes. The allegations were contained in an investigative report published by SaharaReporters on August 7, 2026, which claimed that smuggling had increased along the Seme, Idiroko, Ilaro, Ipokia and Igbeti-Kishi corridors in Ogun and Oyo States. Customs Uncovers 399 Firearms in Container at Tin Can Port The report also raised concerns over Customs valuation procedures, particularly the use of the 846 Extended Procedure Code for vehicles with…
Stakeholders in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resilience have convened in Kano for a one-day policy dialogue on “Building an Inclusive National Infrastructure for Peace and Resilience in Nigeria.” The dialogue was organised by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), popularly known as Nigeria’s National Early Warning Centre, in collaboration with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Triple Peace Africa. Nigeria Charts Child-Centric Roadmap to 2050 with UNICEF Support The engagement brought together peacebuilding scholars and researchers, traditional and community leaders, religious leaders, civil society organisations, women and youth groups, government officials, security and justice sector…
Fayan Bounty Produce Limited has emerged as the overall winner of the Youth in Work Innovative Challenge in Kano, receiving a five-million-naira grant. Agric Technology Limited came second with four million naira, while Nutri-Gold Solution secured third position with three-point-eight million naira. The programme was organised by Self Help Africa, SHA, in collaboration with the World Food Programme, WFP, and the Mastercard Foundation, with more than seventy million naira disbursed to thirty-three young innovators. WFP, Self Help Africa Launch ₦100M Solar Drying Hub to Empower 5,000 Youths in Kano Speaking shortly after the final pitch event in Kano, the lead…
Participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, have commenced engagements with stakeholders in Kano State as part of a study tour focused on the potential of the creative economy to drive sustainable development. The participants, led by Brigadier General L.A. Jimoh (Rtd), mni, Member of the Directing Staff at NIPSS, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Monday, August 10, 2026. Gov Nasir Woos NIPSS, Unveils Kebbi’s Rich Cultural Heritage The delegation was received on behalf of the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba…
The Federal Government is strengthening efforts to empower women economically and improve livelihoods at the grassroots through the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU). The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated this during an inspection of the implementation of the programme in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Minister, who visited the area to assess the impact of the programme and interact with beneficiaries, commended the Taraba State Government, World Bank, State Project Coordinating Unit, Local Government Councils, traditional institutions and community leaders for their support. Speaker commends KNSG for women empowerment initiatives…
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with the United States private sector in livestock genetics, animal nutrition, technology and productivity as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock industry into a modern, productive and commercially viable sector. The Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated this in Abuja when he received a delegation of American livestock companies and associations led by Mr Christopher Bielecki, representing the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 1,445 Kano Families Benefit from SAPZ’s Nutrition Support The meeting, which was attended by Directors of the Ministry and other stakeholders, provided an…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a four-week Basic Investigation and Enforcement Training for 102 newly recruited officers of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The training began on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja, with a focus on strengthening the investigative capacity, professionalism, discipline and ethical conduct of the new officers. EFCC’s Over-Sabi and 2027 Question: Is Tinubu Being Misled by His Inner Circle and Why is the Fear? Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, described the programme as a significant milestone in the relationship…
The Kano State Ministry of Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperative is set to collaborate with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to improve revenue generation and strengthen revenue collection within the Ministry. The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Maitama, disclosed this when he led a delegation from the Service on a courtesy visit to the Ministry. RMAFC Unveils Digital Reforms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Revenue Maitama said the visit was aimed at discussing strategies to help the Ministry achieve its revenue generation targets and address challenges affecting effective revenue collection and remittance. He stressed the importance of strengthening…
Jamilu Abubakar The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a three-day training to strengthen disaster preparedness, community engagement and emergency response across seven northern states. The training, being held in Gombe State, has participants from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba and Yobe States. It focuses on the Community Engagement for Social and Behaviour Change in Humanitarian Action Toolkit (CHAT), with emphasis on disaster preparedness, risk communication, accountability and coordinated emergency response. UNICEF, NEMA Strengthen Emergency Response Across Northwest Representing the Operations Office of NEMA, the Zonal Chief Officer, Abubakar…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has pledged to support the families of 10 police officers and other victims killed by terrorists along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state. Governor Nasir Idris made the commitment when a delegation from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Umar Shehu Nadada, paid him a condolence visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. White Heart Demands Justice as Police Arrest Suspects in Kano Family Killings Governor Idris condoled with the Nigeria Police Force and the families…
Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has assured the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, of his administration’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the institute in the areas of security, cultural promotion and national development. Governor Idris gave the assurance when he received participants of Senior Executive Course 48 (SEC 48) of NIPSS, who visited him at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as part of their study tour of the state. NIPSS Explores Kano’s Creative Economy, Cultural Potential The Governor welcomed the delegation and said Kebbi remained open to partnerships with institutions committed to advancing national…
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has intensified efforts to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and response to diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. The development was discussed during a Surveillance and Routine Immunization (RI) Review Meeting held with Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) and Assistant Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (ADSNOs). MOH, BA-N Organizes workshop on Diptheria, Cholera The meeting reviewed surveillance activities on Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), vaccine-preventable diseases and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) documentation ahead of the forthcoming OBR documentation exercise. Speaking at the meeting, the…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constituted Advertising Offences Tribunal as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, promote professionalism and ensure greater integrity in Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Abuja during the inauguration of the Tribunal. Gurasa- How Kano’s Traditional Bread Sustains Livelihoods Amid Rising Costs The Minister described the development as a significant step towards building a more professional, responsible and globally competitive advertising industry. He urged members of the Tribunal to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, independence and fairness. “Let us build an advertising…
Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim is one of Nigeria’s most experienced broadcasters, journalists and media administrators, with a career spanning more than four decades and marked by professional excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to public communication. Born on 18 April 1960 in Magashi Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, Hajiya Sa’a began her educational journey at Kofar Kudu Primary School before attending Government Secondary School, Dala, Kano. Ex-ARTV DG Sa’a Ibrahim Appointed Member Advertising Offences Tribunal She later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Sokoto, an Advanced Diploma in Radio Production…
The Accelerated Basic Education Programme, ABEP, has been described as a major intervention for reducing the number of out-of-school children by providing them with a second chance to acquire basic education. This was disclosed during a step-down training for ABEP facilitators held at the GSS Dangana Cluster in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. EYEPINN Vows Continuous Monitoring of Teachers to Strengthen FLN The training was organised by the Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board, QISMB, in collaboration with UNICEF, to strengthen the capacity of facilitators implementing the second-chance education programme. Speaking during the training, facilitators Zahra’u…
The founder and Director of Surge Africa, Nasreen Alamin, says the organisation’s advocacy campaigns have contributed to the development of progressive climate and environmental policies in Nigeria. Speaking on Surge Africa’s advocacy work and its influence on policy, Nasreen said several of the organisation’s campaigns had resulted in increased government action on climate change, environmental protection and green mobility. Kano Emerges 4th in 2025 Subnational Climate Performance Index She cited the 2024 North West Commissioners’ Summit on Climate Change organised by Surge Africa, which she said culminated in the Kano Declaration on Climate and Environment. According to her, the declaration…
For generations, Gurasa, a traditional flatbread popular across Northern Nigeria, has remained an important part of the region’s food culture. In Kano, the delicacy is not only a popular meal but has also developed into a thriving small-scale industry, providing income for bakers, sellers and other people involved in its value chain. Zaria Bread Seller Who Topped Medicine Class Bags Scholarship From the early hours of the morning, the aroma of freshly baked Gurasa fills parts of the city, particularly the popular Jakara Yan Gurasa area, where production and marketing of the traditional bread remain active. Usually eaten with soup…
Ado Salisu The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has expressed readiness to strengthen collaboration with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) to promote science and technology education to international standards. Professor Musa made this known after the management of KHAIRUN, led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, announced plans to honour him with a colloquium and conference scheduled for August 18 and 19, 2026, at the Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata Auditorium, KHAIRUN. KHAIRUN, Skyline University Set for Major Academic Pact The BUK Vice Chancellor described the planned honour as a source of motivation, saying it…