Ado Salisu The Vice Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa, has reiterated the institution’s commitment to supporting sports development. This pledge was made during the recent University Staff Games 2025, which took place at the university premises. Professor Kurawa, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Professor Abubakar Salisu Garba, emphasized the management’s dedication to providing moral and financial support to the sports directorate. Northwest University Kano Kicks Off Staff Games 2025 The university aims to excel in state and national competitions, and to achieve this, the management has approved funding for athletes to participate in the…
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Ado Salisu The Vice Chancellor of Khalifa Sheikh Isiyaka Rabi’u University KHAIRUN Professor Abdulrashid Garba, has hosted a reception for the university’s basketball team to celebrate their outstanding performance at the 1st Kanawa Tertiary Institution Basketball Championship. KHAIRUN VC Urges Students to Balance Academics and Sports Professor Garba described the team’s performance as “superb” and pledged to continue supporting them. He encouraged the players to concentrate on their academic programs while pursuing their athletic goals. BUK Hosts 1st Kanawa Tertiary Basketball Championship 2025 The university’s head coach, Aisha, expressed gratitude to the VC and management for their support. She assured…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced its second petrol price reduction this month, slashing prices by ₦65. This brings the ex-depot price down to ₦825 per litre, a significant decrease from the previous ₦890 per litre. Dangote Refinery Exports Two Cargoes Of Jet Fuel To Saudi When combined with the earlier ₦60 reduction in February, the total price cut amounts to ₦125 in just 26 days. According to the company, this new pricing means Lagos residents can expect to pay between ₦860 and ₦865 per litre at the pump starting Thursday, February 27. Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price…
As part of its efforts to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable waste management practices, the State Government has prohibited the dumping of waste at the Court Road Site. This decision aims to prevent the spread of diseases and protect the health and safety of residents and passersby. Windstorm: Kano, NEMA distribute relief items to 494 households During a visit to the site, State Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, expressed concerns about the environmental and health implications of improper waste disposal. He emphasized the government’s commitment to effective waste management strategies to protect public health…
Sani Haruna The Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA) has launched a sensitization campaign to educate beneficiaries on how to access affordable healthcare services. The campaign aims to provide quality healthcare to state and local government staff, pensioners, and their families at lower prices . KTSCHMA Enrolls Over 542 in Dutsinma Health Center Kabir Dahiru, Director of Special Duties, explained that 2.5% of civil servants’ salaries are deducted monthly as contributions to the scheme. However, beneficiaries have raised concerns about inadequate drugs and poor attitudes of health professionals. To address these issues, beneficiaries are calling for the establishment of…
Sani Haruna Academic and commercial activities have been paralyzed in Dutsinma local area of Katsina state following the killing of a student of the federal university Dutsinma, FUDMA, by the Civil Hunters (JTF). Yobe Tragedy:Student Killed, 5 Injured in Classroom Wall Collapse An eye witness confirmed to to Radio Nigerias Correspondent in Katsina that the incident followed a disagreement between the student Sa’id Abdulkadir Emir and members of Special Hunters (JTF) at Unguwar Kashe Naira close to the university take-off campus. According to him, the special hunters stopped the Okada rider, who was together with the deceased person, and they…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Government (KNSG) and Geoscan Technologies Nigeria, in collaboration with its global headquarters in Berlin, Germany, have taken significant steps toward enhancing the efficient management of solid mineral resources in the state. A high-level interactive roundtable meeting was held in Kaduna on Tuesday to discuss data-driven strategies for creating a more investment-friendly environment in Kano’s mining sector. Kano State Solid Minerals Ministry Achieves Significant Milestones According to Adamu Ibrahim Dabo,Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Kano State, the discussions were focused on fine-tuning modalities for sustainable mineral resource management. He noted…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for the payment of Hajj fare. The board’s spokesperson, Habibu Yusuf Babura, announced the payment extension in a statement on Wednesday. Governor Namadi Doles Out 129,800 Riyals To Jigawa Pilgrims Mr yusuf said the development followed a directive from the National Hajj Commission. He said the Director General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Ahamed Umar labbo, made this announcement on Wednesday during an inspection orientation for intending pilgrims across the state. Alhaji Ahamed labbo stated that the payment window will remain open for intending pilgrims…
The League of Civil Society Organizations in Kano State (LCSOK) has called on the Kano State Government to immediately dissolve the recently established NGO Profiling Committee, citing concerns over constitutional rights, governance, and the future of civil society in the state. During a press conference held at the NIC Secretariat in Kano on Saturday, LCSOK condemned the committee’s creation, arguing that it threatens the independence of NGOs and poses risks of abuse due to its sweeping powers. Council of Jumu’at Imams Supports Move to Regulate NGOs The committee has been mandated to profile NGOs, investigate their funding sources, assess operational…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to strengthening its collaboration with the Red Cross Society of Nigeria, Kano State Branch. Speaking at the launch of the society’s National Annual Calendar in Kano, Governor Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, emphasized the state’s commitment to supporting the humanitarian efforts of the Red Cross in providing essential services to communities across the state. Applauding Kano’s Foresight To Profiling NGOs,Donor Organizations “Kano State Government will continue to collaborate closely with the Red Cross Society of Nigeria to enhance its…
Kano State’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has launched the Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf Projects Promotion Advocates for Kwankwasiyya Instagram. This platform aims to promote the achievements of the Kano State Government and foster unity within the Kwankwasiyya Instagram community . Waiya Launches Gov Yusuf Projects Promotion Kwankwasiyya X The initiative seeks to leverage social media in showcasing Governor Yusuf’s developmental strides, raise awareness of ongoing projects, and encourage collaboration within the digital community. Waiya emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting Governor Yusuf’s legacy, ensuring his accomplishments receive local and global recognition. Waiya Launches…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has passed the Kano State Social Protection Agency Bill, 2025. The passage of the bill paves way for the establishment of an agency that will provide assistance to the most vulnerable groups in the state. Kano State Government Reiterates Commitment to Child Welfare This was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. The agency’s primary objective is to offer support to the less privileged, aged people, and citizens in need of health, education, and job creation services. Establishment of Disability…
In a bid to revolutionize digital education in Kano State, the AGILE Project has commenced a 3-day interactive meeting with digital literacy teachers. The program is designed to equip educators with the necessary skills to seamlessly integrate technology into their teaching practices. Kano State AGILE Project Trains Digital Literacy Teachers The training, which brings together teachers from various schools, aims to address the challenges of digital education and remote learning. In his opening remarks, the Kano AGILE Coordinator, Malam Mujtapa Aminu, emphasized the importance of the training, stating that it will enable teachers to assess the progress of digital literacy…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has disowned a fraudulent scheme circulating on social media under the name “Business Starting Loan,” which falsely bears the picture of His Excellency, Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Malam Garba Al-Hadejawy, categorically dismissed the program as fake. Jigawa Government Dismisses Allegations of Misplaced Priorities He said the scheme has no connection whatsoever with the Jigawa State Government or Governor Namadi. He explained that the false scheme is work of fraudsters attempting to mislead citizens and tarnish the governor’s reputation. Jigawa…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Auditor General for Local Government has organized a two-day sensitization workshop in Kaduna State, focusing on “Future Trends and Transformation in Auditing Practice.” The workshop aims to enhance the quality of audits and promote excellence, probity, accountability, and good governance among its staff. CDE OCCEN Condems Ruling Against Kano LG Elections According to Mohammed Isma’il Ishaq, who announced on behalf of the Auditor General for Local Government, Kano State, the workshop is designed to equip auditors with the necessary knowledge and skills to accurately identify and assess risks, gather evidence, make sound judgments, and effectively…
Kabiru Haruna The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has taken a major step toward improving senior secondary education in Nigeria with the unveiling of the Developed Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education and the official launch of an online Google-sponsored Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pedagogy Training for 6,000 senior secondary school teachers. The event took place on February 25, 2025, at the Federal Ministry of Education Conference Hall, Abuja. In his welcome address, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of NSSEC, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has officially unveiled the Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria and launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pedagogy Training for 6,000 teachers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event, organized by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) and sponsored by Google Research, took place at the Federal Ministry of Education Conference Hall, Abuja. Minister Advocates for Sustainable Educational Programs, TVET Dr. Alausa, in his keynote address, emphasized the transformative potential of AI in education. He stated that the AI in Pedagogy training…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Centre for Girl-Child Education (CGE) is focused on recruiting 1,700 girls to receive training in literacy, numeracy, life skills, and vocational skills across 50 communities. Additionally, the Centre has recruited the same number of girls who are currently undergoing baseline assessments in their respective communities. AGILE 2nd Chance Achieves Milestone with 5,000 Girls Re-enrolled in Kano During a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, in his palace in Zaria. The Director of the Centre for Girl-Child Education, Hajiya Habiba Mohammed expla that the Centre had previously conducted the Pathways to choice project…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of all import declarations made during the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports. This decision follows the recent suspension of the FOB charge. In a statement, by the Assistant Comptroller of Customs National Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS directed affected importers, customs agents, and stakeholders to recapture their declarations through designated customs processing platforms. Dangote Refinery to Import 12 Million Barrels of Crude Oil from US He said the Service has put measures in place to ensure a seamless recapture process. According to him, Customs Commands…
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