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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called for a shift in Nigeria’s fiscal governance from an overreliance on revenue generation to efficient resource allocation, transparency and accountability as key drivers of sustainable economic growth and national development. The call was made at a stakeholders’ strategic retreat organised by the Commission in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Finance in Lagos. Ummatee-C4PASS Calls for Strategic Allocations in 2026 Kano Budget Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, the Federal Commissioner representing Oyo State, Hon. Kolade Daniel Abimbola, said the retreat…

Team Nigeria has won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China, marking a historic milestone for the country’s education sector. The achievement was announced by the Nigeria Spelling Bee on its official Facebook page. Tinubu Celebrates 14-Year-Old Nigerian Champion of African Spelling Bee The organisation stated that Team Nigeria emerged victorious in the Middle School Group Category, securing the Gold Award at the global competition. Also confirming the feat, Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, announced that two of its students, Maryam Yusuf and Abdurrahman Yusuf, were among the…

The Kano State Government says 1,339,871 women were vaccinated during the first round of the Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) Campaign conducted across 18 high-risk Local Government Areas, representing an administrative coverage of 96.5 per cent. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this while speaking at the flag-off of the second round of the campaign held at the Kano Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital. Kano Spends N60m Monthly on Free Maternal Healthcare-Commissioner Dr. Labaran said the first phase of the campaign targeted 1,388,396 women aged between 15 and 49 years, with vaccination…

The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unveiled its one-year stewardship report, highlighting key achievements in members’ welfare, professional development, and institutional reforms. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Chapel, Murtala Adewale, during the 12-Month Stewardship Presentation and Celebration held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano. Correspondents Chapel: A Beacon of Excellence in Journalism According to the report, the administration placed members’ welfare at the centre of its programmes, providing ₦500,000 in direct welfare support to 10 members, facilitating ₦8.5 million in loan facilities, securing two Hajj slots, providing a ₦2 million…

The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency KADSEMA and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, identified as 27-year-old Musa Musa Bawa, a 200-level student of the College of Nursing, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, and 25-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim Muhammad Likoro, an employee of Olam Flour Mills, were said to have been carried away by floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. Fatal Well Accidents…

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties. In ruling on Mr Bodejo’s bail application, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered that one of the sureties must present three years’ tax clearance before the court and must reside in Abuja. Kwankwaso, MACBAN, Named in Proposed US Sanctions Bill Mr Ekwo also ordered that the second surety must own land worth N2 billion in Abuja. The judge also ordered Mr Bodejo to deposit his international passport with the court registrar and not to travel outside…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced hosting the Annual Meeting and Workshop of the Africa Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) in Abuja. The opening sessions featured meetings of the Research and Publicity Technical Committees, followed by the ARC Annual Meeting chaired by the Chairperson of IADI-ARC and Chief Executive Officer of the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda, Ms. Julia Oyet. NDIC, NCGC Launch Push for Stronger Financial Safety The event also attracted the participation of the IADI Secretary-General, Ms. Eva Hüpkes, alongside Chief Executive Officers and senior representatives of deposit insurance agencies…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University, have agreed to strengthen collaboration on artificial intelligence, data protection and capacity building to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The agreement was reached when the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Lagos Business School led by its Dean, Professor Olayinka David-West, during a courtesy visit to the Commission. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC Professor David-West commended the Commission for its achievements since its establishment and said the visit was aimed at exploring areas…

Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain captain Rodri held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs as he descended from the Iberia plane that flew the team home from the United States after clinching their second star. Messi’s World Cup Farewell Ends in Heartbreak Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra-time, has sparked an outpouring of national pride in the…

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain’s 1-0 win. Messi, now 39, dragged the holders to another final, scoring eight goals and also providing two assists in the dramatic late comeback against England in the semi-finals. Spain’s Victorious World Cup Squad Lands in Madrid But the dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true. Ten-man Argentina did not lay…

The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Maitama, has assumed office with a pledge to strengthen the state’s internally generated revenue through transparency, accountability, innovation and teamwork. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the KIRS headquarters on Monday, Alhaji Maitama expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the opportunity to lead the Service and thanked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the confidence reposed in him. KIRS Expands Tax Awareness to Strengthen Kano’s Revenue Base He assured the governor and the people of Kano State of his commitment to delivering on the mandate…

The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has dissolved all Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities in the institution with immediate effect. The university also directed all elected student leaders to relinquish union property and prepare to appear before an investigative panel to account for their stewardship. Breaking Barriers: Maryam Sadiq Wali Takes Helm of BUK Students’ Union Court The directive was contained in a memorandum signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Geoffrey Woke, on the instruction of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Princewill Chike. The memorandum, dated July 19, announced the dissolution of the three arms…

The Federal Government says it is ready to partner with credible investors to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by providing suitable land for mass housing development across the country. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, stated this when a delegation from China Hyway Group Limited visited the ministry to present a proposal for the construction of 10,000 resettlement housing units in Nigeria. Kano Housing Corporation MD Retains AHCN Vice Presidency The delegation, led by the company’s Chief Engineer, Lewis Chima, outlined a comprehensive proposal seeking collaboration with the Federal Government to deliver large-scale affordable housing nationwide. Engr.…

Spanish forward, Lamine Yamal, becomes the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona forward, who inspired Spain to victory at UEFA Euro 2024 as a 17-year-old, completed the remarkable international double after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Spain’s Victorious World Cup Squad Lands in Madrid According to FIFA, Yamal, at just 19 years old, is the youngest player to achieve the feat, underlining his meteoric rise as one of world…

The Kaduna Local Government Accountability Mechanism (KADLGAM), in collaboration with the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Technical Working Group (TWG), successfully facilitated a two-day workshop under the Lafiya Programme to strengthen Human Resources for Health (HRH) data analytics and advocacy in Kaduna State. The workshop brought together representatives of government, civil society organizations, development partners and members of the HRH Technical Working Group to develop evidence-based advocacy tools that will support improved health workforce deployment across the state. Niger Trains 125 Health Workers on Postpartum Haemorrhage Participants identified three priority advocacy issues requiring urgent attention: inadequate financing for accreditation-related projects…

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for stronger collaboration between Local Government Chairmen and District Heads to accelerate grassroots development across Kano State. The Emir made the call while declaring open a three-day capacity-building seminar organised by the Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with ANHI Consultants International Limited,held in Kaduna. Eid-ul-Kabir:Emir Sunusi Preaches Peace Helping The Needy The seminar, themed “Anti-Corruption, Good Governance, Leadership and Ethical Values,” brought together the 44 Local Government Chairmen and 56 District Heads from across Kano State. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Emir Sanusi II…

The NAPRI Annex of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Staff School has held its maiden Cultural Day, bringing together pupils, teachers, parents and guests in a colourful celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity. The event, held on the school premises as part of activities for the 2025/2026 academic session, featured traditional dances, cultural songs, drama, arts and crafts, indigenous cuisines and other performances showcasing the country’s diverse ethnic heritage. Nigeria’s Falconets Open Camp in Abuja for Poland 2026 World Cup Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion and Acting Assistant Director of Extension and Linkages at the National Animal…

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has received agricultural mechanization equipment worth N40 million from the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) under it’s ICON-2 project, to enhance practical agribusiness training for students under the Skills Improvement to Boost Livelihood and Nurture Growth (SIBLING) Initiative. The donation, facilitated through the university’s Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) and the Faculty of Agriculture, is aimed at equipping students with hands-on skills in modern, commercial agriculture while promoting entrepreneurship, job creation and food security. WOFAN Invests ₦28m in BUK to Drive Food Security, Agribusiness The equipment, presented during a ceremony attended by university officials, students and…

A wani wasan da ya ƙayatar kuma aka yi ta zura ƙwallo kamar ba gobe, a ƙarshe Ingila ta samu nasara kan Faransa da ci 6-4 wanda ya ba ta damar lashe lambar tagulla a Gasar Kofin Duniya ta 2026. Tun kafin a je hutun rabin lokaci ne Ingila ta zurara wa Faransa ƙwallo huɗu, amma bayan dawowa daga hutun rabin lokaci Faransa ta dawo da ƙarfinta, sai dai lokaci ya ƙure. Messi’s World Cup Farewell Ends in Heartbreak Haka nan a wasan an kafa tarihi, inda baya ga Kylian Mbappe da ya zura ƙwallo biyu, 10 kenan a gasar…

When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal walk onto the pitch for the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, they will complete a remarkable full-circle story that began nearly two decades ago. In 2007, a 20-year-old Messi posed for a UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) charity calendar with a five-month-old baby named Lamine Yamal, who had been born just months earlier. Mbappe Ya Kwace Tarihin Messi da Kwallaye 22 a Gasar Kofin Duniya Yamal’s family had won a raffle organised by UNICEF that offered the chance to be photographed with a Barcelona player for the 2008 charity calendar. One of the…