The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. Minister Idris emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fostering deeper economic ties with France while speaking at the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday. Business France organized the event, which was attended by over 200 French companies in 2023. Pres. Tinubu’s economic reforms good for Nigeria: Abdulsamad He expressed appreciation to longstanding French partners operating in Nigeria, including TotalEnergies, Lafarge, Peugeot,…
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The 12th Batch of the Mandatory Training Programme (MTP) for Chief Executive Officers and Directors-General of government parastatals and agencies has commenced at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Topo Badagry. Declaring the training open, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described the programme as a vital component of Pillar One of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025. MoI,NIPR Concludes 3 Day Training For Information Officers She emphasized ASCON’s strategic role as a key institution for public sector capacity development. The HCSF noted that the training provides critical…
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) hosted a historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd (Energy China) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. The landmark agreement signifies a bold step forward in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing energy challenges through strategic partnerships and innovation-driven solutions. Speaking at the event, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the ECN, emphasized that the collaboration aligns perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which has already initiated transformative reforms in the power sector, including the amendment of the constitution and the signing of the Nigerian Electricity Act 2023. These…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education, under the dynamic leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is set to launch a transformative initiative known as the Diaspora Bridge—a visionary programme aimed at fostering collaboration between Nigerian tertiary institutions and professionals of Nigerian origin in the diaspora. Diaspora Bridge is an acronym for Diaspora Research, Innovation, Development, and Global Engagement. Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC to Boost Skills This platform is designed to facilitate meaningful academic and professional partnerships, enabling Nigerian scholars and institutions to tap into the vast reservoir of knowledge, innovation, and expertise of their…
Muhammad Nur Tijjani The 3 Brigade, Kano, on Thursday emerged winner in the One Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below combat proficiency Competition 2025. The four days competition was held at 3 Brigade, Bukavu Barracks, Kano, among three formations under one Division of the Nigerian Army. Northwest Uni Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Development The Chief Judge, Lt. Col. Mustaheen Edu, who announced the results after the four-day keen contest, said 3 Brigade scored 1,096 points to emerge overall winners of the competition. He said that 1 Division Kaduna came second with 956.5 and 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna came third with 857…
Khadijah Aliyu The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre CISLAC has organized a training on Tobacco Taxation and Gender Bias in Tax Policies for members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Kano. The training aims at understanding Tobacco taxation concepts and the effects of gender bias. CISLAC Condems Detention Maltreatment Of Minors In his welcome remarks, the executive director CISLAC Auwal Musa Rafsanjani explained that, the importance of mainstreaming gender in policy formulation and Implementation cannot be overlooked especially in societies where gender disparities are still wide. He hinted that, women journalists have a vital role to play in…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja. The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents. Justice Served: Borno Government Intervenes in Child Abuse Case Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the Northeast, improving intelligence sharing, and…
Kabiru Haruna Wednesday, 9th April 2025, will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved Buhari, a day when the world lost a rare soul whose quiet strength and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark. Buhari was not just a man; he was a spirit of service, humility, and deep humanity. To say Buhari was hardworking would be an understatement. Always at his duty post, always smiling through the struggles, he embodied commitment in its purest form. Gov Abdulrazaq lays wreath, Hails Fallen Heroes at Armed Forces Remembrance Day Whether in rain or shine, with or…
A high-powered committee constituted by Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to investigate the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State, departed Kano on Thursday for a fact-finding and peace-building mission. The committee is led by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. No Reprisal Attacks Recorded After Uromi Killings– Groups In a statement issued by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the Deputy Governor, the committee includes prominent figures such as the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Mohammad Isa Umar; Commissioners for Religious Affairs, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Special Duties and Women Affairs; Chairman of Bunkure Local…
In line with the mandate of the SERVICOM office to promote effective and efficient service delivery in public Institutions through service charters, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has officially launched the maiden edition of its Service Charter. Service Charter is a document that formally outlines the commitment of the Ministry to delivering high quality Service to its customers and related matters in the discharge of its mandate. Standard Chartered Bank Endorses Nigeria’s Economic Reforms In his remarks the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, noted that the initiative was part of a wider…
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has pointed out that addressing the challenge of terrorism requires a holistic and multifaceted approach among the security agencies. He stated this during the Stakeholders Conference on Security with a theme “A Path to Regional Cooperation” organized by the Ministry of Police Affairs in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force and National Central Bureau (NCB) at the Rockview Hotels, Abuja. Applauding Kano’s Foresight To Profiling NGOs,Donor Organizations Gaidam stated that implementing the International Standard and good practice of sound, modern, integrated, and cooperative border management will go a long way in putting…
Members of the House Committee on Customs and Excise have pledged their commitment to driving legislative reforms to strengthen the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). This assurance was given during an oversight visit to the Tincan Island Port Area Command. In his welcome address, the Zonal Coordinator for Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Charles Orbih, emphasised the dual mandate of the NCS in revenue generation and national security. Breaking:Tinubu Upscales 2025 Budget Amidst Revenue Surge He stated that, beyond revenue generation, “our commitment to national security remains unwavering. Our enforcement arm has made critical interventions and seizures of prohibited items,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirmed its position as a regional leader in trade reforms at the opening of the 4th World Customs Organization (WCO) Donors’ Conference for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region. The high-level event, which took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference Hall in Abuja, marked the first WCO-WCA donors’ conference since the COVID-19 pandemic and drew key stakeholders committed to modernising customs operations and boosting regional economic integration. NCS Strengthens Ties with Stakeholders to Enhance Trade Declaring the conference open, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Olawale Edun, commended the…
Mustapha Muhammad The recent Award conferred on the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabir Yusuf by the Leadership Newspaper as the Governor of the Year 2024, has not come to me and many others as a surprise; looking at the great achievements of the Governor on education in just less than two years in office. I believe, with these giant strides, transforming the educational sector in the northwestern state of Kano is something to celebrate, and cheers. Hence the Executive governor of Kano state, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is the Hero of his own Time. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is hosting the 49th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) with the theme “Promoting Soil Health and Resilience Through Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development”. The five-day gathering, co-hosted by the university’s Faculty of Agriculture and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), brings together experts to address pressing issues in soil science. CDA Trains Kaduna LG Directors on Modern Agricultural Extension Declaring the congregation open,the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector through science and strategic…
An Open Letter to IGP REAFFIRMING RESPECT FOR TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE ROLE OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IN UPHOLDING JUSTICE . Sir, We acknowledge the Nigeria Police Force’s recent decision to withdraw its invitation to the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II PhD, in connection to an incident during the Sallah celebration in Kano on March 30, 2025. While this move is appreciated, it is important to highlight that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is a noble institution revered for its commitment to maintaining law and order. Misplaced Priorities–A Counter to the Northern Women Lawyers Congress’ statement on…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally directed the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy, aimed at encouraging local refining and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign exchange for petroleum products. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday, titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative”. NNPC Clarifies Naira Crude Oil Agreement with Dangote Refinery The directive follows the expiration of the initial six-month pilot phase of the agreement involving the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government JGSG has issued a strong warning against the diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), calling on the public to report any such cases to relevant authorities. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Salisu Kainuwa, made this known while addressing journalists in Dutse. He disclosed that some health workers have already been apprehended by the police for allegedly selling RUTF meant for distribution to vulnerable children. “Anyone found diverting this life-saving commodity does so at their own risk,” Dr. Kainuwa warned. He emphasized that the government remains fully committed to ensuring that RUTF reaches…
Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu,Cln, ANIPR (Danmalikin Shanono), Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State I was shocked when I heard about the passing of one of my most loyal supporter and close professional colleagues, Mr Ted Odogwu of Punch Newspaper. Ted always called me, “The Chair Chair, I’m from Gwarzo too,” in his usual playful manner. He was a peaceful and simple man—one of those rare colleagues who will never be forgotten. Death has taken away many of our dearest bosses and elders—like Chief Madu West, Alhaji Bello Fagge, and Musa Ibrahim Beka. I’m certain that our retired senior…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information has congratulated the Governor of Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for receiving the Most Outstanding Governor in Education award in Nigeria, presented by Leadership Newspaper. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, through the Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Bashir A. Bashir. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 Award “This prestigious award is well-deserved and reflects His Excellency the Governor’s dedication, exemplary leadership, and continuous contributions to the development of education in Kano State. K-SAFE Congratulates Gov Yusuf on Leadership Prestigious Award He…