Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP),has commenced training of its officers and other stakeholders on reviewed data collection instruments for the National Action Plan on Human Trafficking in Nigeria. The training was organised by NAPTIP in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), supported by the Swiss Government. The news agency of Nigeria NAN reports that, the event is a five-day capacity building for NAPTIP Officers, State Task Forces and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Northwest Zone. NAPTIP Director-General, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, said the training was a component of…
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Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, has made it clear that the institution has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. This declaration was made during the launch of the Confidential Center and BUK’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Sexual harassment is a type of harassment involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual overtones, including unwelcome and inappropriate promises of rewards in exchange for sexual favours. It can be physical or a demand or request for sexual favours, making sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, and any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal, sometimes provocative conduct of a…
President Bola Tinubu has taken a crucial step towards addressing the detention of minors involved in Nigeria’s recent protests. He’s directed the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, to ensure the immediate release of these minors while allowing ongoing legal processes to continue. This move comes after widespread criticism of the government’s handling of the protests, with many accusing authorities of using excessive force and targeting vulnerable individuals, including minors. The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has also been tasked with safely returning the minors to their families. An investigation into the prolonged detention of these minors is underway to determine the circumstances…
The Dangote Refinery has dismissed allegations by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) that they can import Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at lower prices In a statement, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina Slsays the company benchmarked its prices against international prices, and believes its prices are competitive relative to the price of imports. According to him, the claims by anyone that they can land PMS at a price cheaper than what the Dangote Refinery are ”selling, meant others were importing substandard products and conniving with…
Adamu Yusuf President of the National Youth Alliance NYA, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas has called on youths to take their rightful positions come twenty twenty seven. In his address at the Northern Youth Summit in Kaduna State, the President said Nigerian youths agreed to push for a new Nigeria. The youths from the nineteen northern states converged in Kaduna state and unanimously agreed to take decision for the interest of the country. Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas lamented that there is hardships in the country and there is the need for the youths to take charge politically in the next elections.…
Ibrahim Suleiman Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has appealed to the federal government to expand the National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) to reflect the clusters of Nigerian Languages across the six geopolitical zones to foster national unity. The university appealed in a communiqué of the International Conference on African Indigenous Languages which was issued to newsmen on Sunday in Zaria. The communiqué was jointly signed by Prof. Salisu Garba, the conference’s organizing committee chairman and Mal Abubakar-Sarki Muhammad Secretary, communiqué Committee. The communiqué noted that the expansion of the National Institute of Nigerian Languages would foster national unity through…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) unequivocally condemns the unlawful detention of minors who were apprehended during the #Endbadgovernance protests held in August this year. These protests were a significant expression of public dissent against pressing issues of widespread hunger and economic distress that have been affecting the citizens since the assumption of office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The participation of young individuals in these demonstrations highlights their awareness and concern for the socio-economic challenges facing their communities and the country at large. CHRICED is disturbed by the prolonged detention of minors, who appeared in…
President Bola Tinubu has received the National Economic Council’s recommendation that the tax reform bills already sent to the National Assembly be withdrawn for further consultation. President Tinubu commends the National Economic Council members, especially Vice President Kashim Shettima and the 36 State Governors, for their advice. He believes that the legislative process, which has already begun, provides an opportunity for inputs and necessary changes without withdrawing the bills from the National Assembly. While urging the NEC to allow the process to take its full course, President Tinubu welcomes further consultations and engagement with key stakeholders to address any reservations…
The Kano state government in Nigeria is making strides in education for out-of-school women and adolescent girls through the Adolescent Girls Initiatives for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. This World Bank-assisted project aims to improve secondary education opportunities for girls aged 10-20. The program includes financial assistance through conditional cash transfers to encourage enrollment, retention, and completion of secondary school. This support provides relief to underprivileged families and helps students stay in school. In addition to cash transfers, the government offers free uniforms, desks, books, and other educational resources Determined to ensure improved enrollment, retention and completion of secondary school,…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a strong condemnation of the detention and reported maltreatment of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. The organization expressed deep concern following reports that several detained children, some under the age of 15, collapsed due to malnutrition inside a Federal High Court in Abuja. The minors have been held since August by the Nigerian police after participating in protests against worsening insecurity and deprivation in the country. In a statement signed by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organization called on First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to intervene, urging her…
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned the recent arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest. Expressing shock at the development, Kwankwaso voiced grave concern over the treatment of the children. In a statement shared on his X handle on Friday, Kwankwaso highlighted their malnourished condition and urgent need for medical care. “These children, who are clearly malnourished and in need of medical attention, have been subjected to a cruel experience when they should be in school. “The arraignment of such a large number of minors in their…
About 3.6 million children in Kano State are set to receive polio vaccinations in the upcoming 2024 OBR4 campaign, which officially kicks off today , Saturday. This initiative aims to eradicate polio from the state and, by extension, the entire country. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, emphasized the importance of stakeholders working together to ensure the campaign’s success. He appealed to parents to take advantage of this opportunity to vaccinate their eligible children, stressing that this collective effort will help achieve the target objective of polio eradication. To encourage participation, awards will be given to the…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria Speak Up Africa’s Partnership Director, Sophietou Diop, presented the A8 Initiative (Africa Women in Digital Health) at the Africa Health Tech Summit. The initiative aims to empower women in digital health and promote gender equality. Launched in 2022 under Africa CDC’s leadership, A8 focuses on capacity building, creating a favorable environment, and investment. The summit’s panel discussion brought together diverse stakeholders to share experiences and expertise, highlighting women’s representation in digital health. The session sub-themed “Advancing Digital Health Equity in Africa: Gender Roles and Innovation was facilitated by Ms Sophietou Diop. “It was a very good opportunity…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) participated in the 3rd edition of the Africa Health Tech Summit (AHTS) 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. According to REMAPSEN’s First Vice President, Prince-Taty Yassa Bofekwa, it was an honor to be part of this major meeting that brought together top figures from technology, health, governments, associations, and partners to advance digital health “It is an honor for REMAPSEN to be present at this major meeting, which brought together leading figures from the world of technology, health, governments, associations and partners from the continent and elsewhere…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The Africa Health Tech Summit AHTS 2024 is currently taking place at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda from October 29-31, 2024. This year’s summit has attracted a large audience of 2,800 participants from across the continent and beyond, all gathered to discuss transformative healthcare in Africa. Some of the key topics being discussed at the summit include the future of health technology, innovative solutions, and strategic collaborations to enhance healthcare delivery in Africa. The Rwandan Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, emphasized the importance of partnerships in driving healthcare innovation, while the European Union ambassador to…
Seyi Olorunsola In the vibrant atmosphere of the National Assembly, the screening and confirmation of Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 was not just a procedural formality; it was a profound testament to the power of unity in leadership and governance. This event, marked by the presence of hundreds of well-wishers from Kano and beyond, illustrated a collective commitment to progress and collaboration across party lines in Nigeria. The overwhelming support for Hon. Ata was palpable, transcending political affiliations and resonating with the core values of…
Yayin da aka fara aiwatar da Shirin Gangamin Mutane Miliyan Goma a faɗin wannan ƙasa, an buƙaci al’ummar jihar Kano da su fito domin yi musu gwajin hawan jini da ciwon siga. Kwamishinan Lafiya na Jihar Kano, Dakta Abubakar Labaran Yusuf ne ya yi wannan kira yayin fara gudanar da shirin gwajin hawan jini da ciwon suga a harabar Hukumar Samar da Magunguna da Kayayyaki ta Jiha (DMCSA). Shirin Mai taken Gangamin Mutane Miliyan Goma ya mayar da hankali ne ga cututtuka marasa yaɗuwa, musamman hawan jini da ciwon siga, waɗanda ke taka rawa wajen haifar da cututtuka da mace-mace…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is working to ensure justice for over 70 underage children arrested during the “End Bad Governance” protest. The state coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission, Kano state Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this during an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria. Recall that the Kano state police command arrested over 600 people, including women and children, for looting, vandalism and raising Russian flags during the end bad governance protest. In addition to that, some of those charged with federal offences were transferred to the force headquarters Abuja, for investigation. According to Shehu, the National Human…
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has stressed the need for Nigeria’s climate plans to include specific policies that address children’s vulnerabilities. UNICEF Kano field office WASH Program Officer, Mrs Stella Terver, disclosed a stakeholders’ engagement in reviewing and finalizing the Kano State Climate Change Policy and Implementation Plan. In February 2024, the Kano state watershed erosion and climate change management agency WECCMA initiated the development of the climate change policy which involves close engagements with various stakeholders. She emphasized the organization’s mission to ensure children’s survival, growth, and realization of their rights by collaborating with the Kano State Government…
Sani Haruna The second round of Ukrainian wheat distribution is currently underway in five local government areas of Katsina State. The distribution is part of a collaboration between the African Youth Growth Foundation and the World Food Programme to address food insecurity in the region. According to the zonal Coordinator of the programme Dr Job Onuche Over 5,000 beneficiaries are expected to receive critical nutritional support, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as women, children, and youth. He urged beneficiaries to utilize the commodities and desist from selling. The programme aims to provide sustainable solutions to food insecurity and…