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Ibrahim Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Jigawa State Government to expedite the passage of the revised Social Protection Bill into law to tackle widespread child poverty in the state. Speaking at the launch and dissemination of the Jigawa General Household Survey at the Government House in Dutse, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Kano. UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa Represented by Micheal Banda, emphasized the urgent need for legislative action to address the problem. Farah highlighted alarming statistics, revealing that 89.4% of children in Jigawa State…

Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of N33,455,431,626.56 for the execution of various development projects across the state. Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated that the Council approved the settlement of nine-month allowances for 2,369 screened street sweepers under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change at N426,420,000.00. Kano House Of Assembly Passes 2025 Budget He added that the Council also approved N109,070,000.00 for the procurement and distribution of UTME/JAMB forms, including the screening, registration, and training of prospective candidates under the Ministry of…

Kano, Nigeria – The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in Kano has announced that it resolved 14,588 cases in 2024, out of 17,347 cases carried over from 2023. The commission has 2,759 pending cases. Hajiya Aisha Aliyu, State Director of Investigation, revealed this information during an exclusive interview. She emphasized that the commission handles cases professionally and impartially, regardless of factors like religion, gender, or ethnicity. EFCC Probes Complaints Over Public Auction of Forfeited Vehicles The majority of cases addressed by the commission involved pension issues, non-payment of allowances, land encroachments, and related matters. To enhance staff capacity, the commission organized…

Kano, Nigeria – After a meeting convened by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission PCACC, the state government and the Master Bakers and Caterers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, have reached an agreement on the price of bread. The agreement comes on the heels of a reduction in the price of flour, which had led to calls for a corresponding decrease in the price of bread. Gov Namadi’s Ramadan Feeding Program: A Heartfelt Initiative However, the bakers association argued that the reduction in flour prices was not enough to warrant a decrease in bread prices, considering the…

Abuja, Nigeria – The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for its senior staff, aimed at enhancing their professionalism, leadership, and management skills. The workshop, which began on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, was declared open by Senator Hussain Babangida Uba, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North West Development Commission. Kano Assembly NILDS Organizes Schools Quiz Competition In his remarks, Senator Uba commended Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Director General of NILDS, for his unwavering commitment to staff development and the Institute’s growth. Professor Sulaiman, in his presentation titled “Building Professionalism, Leadership,…

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has announced the removal of the product registration certificate requirement for cargo cleaning. This move aims to facilitate trade and import cleaning, making it easier for businesses to operate. The announcement was made by the Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okere, during a sensitization campaign in Kano. NOA, NAFDAC Warn Traders Against Using Chemicals for Food The campaign, themed “The Importance of Standardisation in Growing Your Business and Ensuring Safety,” targeted freight forwarders, importers, exporters, and small business owners. SON also reported a significant achievement in its enforcement activities, confiscating fake products…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to fully implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the End Bad Governance Protest held on August 1, 2024. Receiving the report from the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (rtd.), during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House, the governor also announced that a white paper would be issued, identifying those responsible for sponsoring and perpetrating the violent protest. A statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday confirmed the development. Kano Inaugurates Panel of Inquiry on End Bad Governance Protest According…

The Kano Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes ACReSAL received a team of consultants engaged by the ACReSAL project to support its efforts in assessing the project interventions under Component C across the participating states. The team, led by Dr. Paul Andrew Gwaza, met with key staff of the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) and shortly afterward headed out to visit the project intervention sites within the State Metropolitan area. Kano-ACReSAL Constructs Five Additional Solar Boreholes The team has interfaced with beneficiary institutions, inquiring about the nature of the interventions provided by the project, expectations regarding quality and quantity, as well…

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made history by establishing the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Nigeria’s first state-level CDC. This landmark legislation marks a significant paradigm shift in the state’s approach to public health, demonstrating Governor Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of Kano State citizens. Hand Washing Food Hygiene Key to Preventing Cholera-KNCDC The KNCDC model is a testament to the governor’s promise to prioritize public health. By fostering collaboration among government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations, the KNCDC ensures a coordinated and comprehensive response to public health challenges.…

Nura Bala Ajingi The Kano State branch of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has expressed concern over the activities of illegal and private transportation companies and motor parks, citing them as a threat to security in the state. Alhaji Jibril Mustafa, Chairman of the Kano State RTEAN, disclosed this in an interview, stressing the need for government intervention to safeguard lives and property. Kano State Expands CNG Fleet Strengthen NLC Collaboration He called on the government to force illegal operators to join recognized unions, such as RTEAN, NURTW, and NARTO, to restore order in the transportation sector.…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Federal Government has urged retailers and traders to adjust their prices to reflect current market realities, emphasizing the need for fairness in easing the financial burden on Nigerians. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, issued this warning while speaking at the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day in Dabi Village, Ringim Local Government Area, Jigawa State. FWF Writes Tinubu Calls For Reversal Of Petrol Pump Price According to the minister, the Federal Government is aware of the significant drop in the prices of essential commodities such as flour, sugar, rice, and spaghetti across…

Ado Salisu Northwest University Kano has commenced its Staff Games 2025, with Vice Chancellor Professor Muktar Atiku Kurawa emphasizing the importance of sports in maintaining and improving staff health. Kano Renames Northwest Uni Establishes Yusuf Maitama COE At the opening ceremony, Professor Kurawa, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration Professor Abubakar Salisu Garba, encouraged participants to prioritize sportsmanship and teamwork. He noted that the university’s management will continue to support the sports directorate in promoting various sporting activities. Kano’s First Female Medical Anatomist Leads Muscle Discovery The Staff Games 2025 feature a range of events, including football, chess, table tennis,…

The immediate past Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Sadiku Abubakar Ohere, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of six students from the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) while leaving several others injured. The heart-wrenching incident occurred yesterday, sending shockwaves through the local community and beyond. Kano State House of Assembly Mourns the Loss of Dan Zago In a statement signed today in Abuja, the former lawmaker conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students, describing the loss as “devastating and heartbreaking.” Senator Ohere, who had served as a representative…

Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya sanya hannu kan dokar da za ta bada damar kirkiro rundunar tsaro ta jiha. Hakazalika gwamnan ya sanya hannu a wasu sabbin dokoki guda biyu bayan amincewa da su da Majalisar Dokokin Jihar ta yi. Governor Yusuf Signs Three New Laws to Boost Development Sabbin dokokin da aka kafa su ne: 1. Dokar Gyaran Hukumar Kula da Sufuri a Birnin Kano, 2025 2. Dokar Cibiyar Kula da Cututtuka ta Jihar Kano, 2025 3. Dokar Kafa Rundunar Tsaro ta Jihar Kano, 2025 New Year : Governor Yusuf’s 2025 Vision for Kano State A…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed three new laws aimed at driving growth and development in the state. The laws, which were recently passed by the Kano State House of Assembly, were assented to by the Governor at the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting. Gwamnan Kano Ya Sanya Hannu kan Dokar Kafa Rundunar Tsaro The three new laws are: Kano State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (Amendment) Law, 2025: This law is designed to improve the state’s transportation system, making it more efficient and effective. Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Law, 2025: This law…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has taken a significant step in supporting the families of fallen police officers. On February 18, 2025, he presented insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers, totaling N2.99 billion, covering policy years 2020-2024. President Bola Tinubu Commended for Supporting Fallen Heroes This brings the total insurance benefits paid to N20.84 billion, benefiting 7,171 families ¹. IGP Egbetokun also unveiled the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal ((link unavailable)), a digital platform designed to streamline the insurance claims process, eliminate delays, and ensure seamless access to benefits. POWA…

Khadijah Aliyu The Society for Family Health (SFH) has launched the Supporting Women’s Increased Access to Family Planning through Pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (SWIFT) project. This initiative aims to reduce maternal mortality and enhance women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria. TCI adopts new strategy to improve Family Planning in Jigawa The three-year project, supported by the Gates Foundation, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria PCN and state governments, will focus on strengthening healthcare service delivery, increasing access to family planning, and empowering women-led businesses. According to Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf, Director of Health Systems Strengthening at SFH, the project will help…

Nura Bala Ajingi  A Nigerian renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, has donated 15 hectares of land in Rano town for the construction of the Federal Polytechnic Rano. This generous donation was made possible after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the establishment of the polytechnic. Enhancing Federal Polytechnics, Colleges of Education The member representing Rano Kibiya and Bunkure Ryt, Honourable Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, disclosed during a thank-you visit to the business mogul. According to him, the donated land is sufficient to build all the structures of the polytechnic. He highlighted that Alhaji Rano has pledged to build a…

Kabiru Haruna The education landscape is evolving, and one name that continues to stand out is Hakeem Subair. A visionary with an unwavering commitment to excellence, Hakeem is redefining how education is approached, making a lasting impact in the industry. Hakeem Subair and 1MT: Transforming Education Across Africa Blending creativity, expertise, and a deep passion for learning, Hakeem is not just following trends he’s setting them. His innovative contributions have already captured the attention of educators and thought leaders, who see him as a game-changer in the field. “We are thrilled to witness Hakeem’s remarkable growth and influence,” said Kabiru…

In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in the activities of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and donor organizations in Kano State, the state government has inaugurated a high-powered committee. The committee, which was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, is tasked with profiling all NGOs and donor organizations operating in the state. Kano NGOs Host Dinner in Honor of Commissioner for Women This includes documenting their sources of funding, activities, areas of intervention, and operational methods. The committee’s terms of reference also include recommending a regulatory framework that aligns NGO operations with the state’s vision…