The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called for regulatory frameworks that protect data privacy while creating an enabling environment for digital infrastructure investment, innovation and connectivity across Africa. The National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Commission’s Head of Compliance Services Management, Mrs Caroline Okafor, Esq., at International Telecoms Week (ITW) and Datacloud Africa 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Mrs Okafor participated in two high-level panel sessions focusing on regulation, digital infrastructure and connectivity investment, with discussions centred on the intersection of data protection, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and investment in Africa’s growing digital…
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The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kogi State Directorate, has called for stronger collaboration with the Kogi State Government to deepen sensitisation programmes targeting youths and students across the state. The State Director of NOA in Kogi State, Mrs Ayedime Alli Aileku, made the call during a familiarisation visit to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Hon. Oladele John Nihi, in his office in Lokoja. Mrs Aileku thanked the Special Adviser for the collaboration between his office and the agency in the past, saying the visit was aimed at exploring additional areas of cooperation on issues…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), through its National Peace Academy (NPA), has concluded a Strategic Course on Negotiation and Mediation (Chartered), aimed at strengthening participants’ skills in conflict management and peacebuilding. The course equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills in negotiation, mediation, conflict management and peacebuilding, with emphasis on applying peaceful approaches to resolving disputes. At the closing ceremony, the Director-General of IPCR, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, urged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the training in their workplaces, families and communities. Dr Ochogwu encouraged them to promote dialogue, discipline, responsible leadership and non-violent approaches to…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced preparations for the 2027 Hajj airlift following a stakeholders’ meeting held at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was convened to review the previous Hajj airlift operations, identify challenges and develop measures to ensure safe, efficient and seamless air transportation for Nigerian pilgrims during the 2027 Hajj. Represented by the Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS) and Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Ahmad Abba, mni, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, reaffirmed the NCAA’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to address challenges identified from previous operations. Captain…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development and the Department of Mass Communication, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, have raised the alarm over the growing spread of information disorder, urging students and digital media users to verify information before sharing it. The organisations made the call during the commemoration of the 2026 International Day for Universal Access to Information. The event, organised by CITAD in partnership with the Department of Mass Communication, was themed, “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The Role of Access to Information in Addressing Information Disorder.” The President of MAAUN, represented by the Vice…
The Federal Government has launched the National Youth Data Bank, NYDB, to strengthen evidence-based planning and improve the delivery of targeted development programmes for young Nigerians. The initiative was launched by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development as part of efforts to improve access to reliable data for policy formulation and youth-focused interventions across the country. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, emphasised the need for sustained collaboration among government institutions, state governments, educational institutions, development partners, the private sector, civil society organisations and youth groups. The Minister said the initiative goes beyond the…
Trafficking and exploitation, smuggling through dangerous desert and sea routes, detention, extortion and document fraud have been identified as some of the major risks associated with irregular migration. A representative of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Kano Office, Ibrahim Isah, disclosed this during a training for Civil Society Organisations, women groups, Community-Based Organisations and other stakeholders in Kano. The training was organised by AHIP, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and ECOWAS, under the ROOTS Project. Ibrahim said insecurity, climate change, limited livelihood opportunities and youth unemployment were among the factors…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has submitted a N1.2 trillion supplementary and amendment budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The proposal was contained in a correspondence read by the Speaker of the House, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, during plenary in Kano. According to the correspondence, Governor Yusuf said the proposed supplementary budget was necessitated by a shortfall in revenue accruing to the state from the Federation Account following the implementation of the new tax law. He explained that the state had anticipated increased receipts from the Federation Account, including Value…
The Katsina State Government has allocated N10 million to each of the 361 political wards in the state for community-driven development projects, bringing the total allocation to N3.61 billion. The funds are being deployed under the state’s Community Development Programme CDP, designed to shift development planning and implementation from a largely top-down approach to a community-driven model. State Coordinator of the programme, Dr Kamaluddeen Kabir, disclosed this while explaining the implementation of the initiative, saying the programme is aimed at putting communities at the centre of identifying their development priorities and determining beneficiaries of selected government interventions. The Community Development…
The newly sworn-in member representing Dawakin Kudu Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Yusuf Datti Hussaini, has pledged to provide effective legislative representation and promote grassroots development through people-oriented policies and meaningful projects. Datti made the pledge while speaking to journalists at the Kano State House of Assembly shortly after his swearing-in, assuring constituents of his commitment to legislation that will improve their standard of living. The lawmaker said his legislative agenda would prioritise motions and bills designed to address the developmental needs of Dawakin Kudu Constituency and bring development in line with internationally recognised standards. He also…
Sani Haruna The Kebbi State Government has welcomed the decision by the Nigerian Army Headquarters to strengthen its presence in the state through the establishment and operationalisation of three strategic military formations. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, stated this in a statement issued in Kebbi, describing the development as a welcome step towards addressing security challenges confronting the state and the country. He said the move demonstrated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening security operations and improving its response to emerging threats. Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed described the establishment of the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison…
Sani Haruna The Alliance of Civil Society for Sustainable Inclusive Transformative Education, ACSITE, Kebbi State Chapter, has called on governors in Northern Nigeria to emulate Yobe State’s approach to addressing the challenges of Almajiri and out-of-school children. The State Coordinator of ACSITE, Comrade Shehu Umar, made the call while briefing newsmen on the activities of the organisation in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Comrade Umar said the organisation operates under the office of the Special Adviser to the Minister of Education on Almajiri and out-of-school children, with a mandate to support efforts to formalise the system and integrate Almajiri children…
Sani Haruna The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State has dismissed allegations by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, that the arrest, detention and prosecution of some ADC members and supporters were politically motivated. The APC State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Assalafi, stated this during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi while responding to Senator Maidoki’s recent briefing. He described the allegations of political persecution as serious claims that should be supported with credible evidence rather than political rhetoric. Assalafi stressed that no individual or political party should be placed above legitimate investigation and…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Kaduna State Government says it has concluded plans to commence the implementation of the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, system. The Acting Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority, KADSTRA, Engineer Inuwa Ibrahim, disclosed this during a media engagement with journalists in Kaduna. He said the engagement was organised to keep citizens informed about the developmental initiatives of the present administration. Engineer Inuwa explained that the Kaduna BRT, which is the first of its kind in the state and the second in Nigeria after Lagos, has passed through the planning and design stages. According to him,…
The Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board (KSPHCMB) has convened a multi-stakeholder engagement with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and other partners to strengthen coordination in the implementation of the redesigned Community-Based Health Workers (CBHW) Programme in the state. The engagement was held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Kano State Emergency Operations Centre and was chaired by the Director-General of KSPHCMB, Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim. The meeting focused on translating the national CBHW framework into an effective state-level implementation strategy that addresses Kano State’s primary healthcare priorities. The NPHCDA delegation was led by the Director…
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has opened a three-day Computer Engineering Research Fair, showcasing innovative research projects and intellectual products developed to address contemporary societal and engineering challenges. The fair, organised by the ABU Research Fair Committee, was opened on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Main Lobby of the Kashim Ibrahim Library, Zaria. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Advancement, Research and Innovation, Professor Aliyu Rafindadi Sanusi, performed the opening ceremony. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Research Fair Committee, Professor Ken Okoli, said the committee had recorded significant progress since its establishment, including securing a Memorandum of Understanding with PAN.…
Olamide Martins Ogunlade Nigeria’s new mineral-investment framework with the United States has been presented as an opportunity to unlock an estimated $700 billion in mineral resources and move the country beyond the export of raw materials. On September 24, 2026, on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau signed the framework. It focuses on geological data and exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure, and technical capacity, with the stated goal of strengthening local mineral value chains. The event…
Nafisa Murtala The Kano State Government says the state’s modern contraceptive prevalence rate has increased from 5.8 per cent to 10.8 per cent, following interventions aimed at expanding access to family planning and primary healthcare services. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this at the high-level dissemination and close-out event of the Society for Family Health, SFH, IntegratE Project in Kano. Dr. Yusuf said the project, implemented to strengthen integrated primary healthcare services with emphasis on family planning, had contributed significantly to the improvement recorded in the state. He noted that the initiative recognised community pharmacies…
The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) has intensified environmental monitoring across the state with the deployment of a dedicated Monitoring Team to inspect major and minor roads as well as other strategic locations. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of REMASAB, Abubakar Ahmad, which said the initiative is aimed at improving environmental cleanliness, waste management, drainage conditions and compliance with established sanitation standards. According to the statement, the team is also mandated to monitor the activities of REMASAB personnel and ensure that assigned duties are performed efficiently and professionally, including the…
The fight against postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes of maternal death globally, is receiving further attention through innovations aimed at helping healthcare workers detect excessive blood loss earlier and respond more quickly. As part of efforts to explore such innovations, Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, Director of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University Kano, has led a two-day hands-on training on the Armor Optical Sensor, an emerging wearable technology being explored for monitoring women undergoing Caesarean section. The training, held at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, brought together researchers and…