The WOFAN-ICON-2 agricultural extension stakeholders sponsored Agricultural Extension Service Bill, (SB.646) has scaled first reading at the floor of the Nigerian Senate. Sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, the bill aims to strengthen agricultural extension services, enhance the productivity of smallholder farmers, and ensure food security in the nation. The bill aims to strengthen agricultural extension services that will support smallholder farmers to improve productivity and ensure food security in Nigeria. The bill aims to strengthen the capacity of extension workers to deliver advanced, technology-driven, and demand-oriented services. Senator Saliu Mustapha, explained that, the bill aims to ensure the effective implementation…
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Aisha Ahmed Dutse- The Jigawa government and Sassakawa Africa Association (SSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to encourage sustainable growth in the agricultural value chain. The Country Deputy Director, SSA, Dr Abdulhamid Gambo, told journalists on Friday in Dutse, that the agreement involved $100,000 agric intervention in the state. Gambo was in Dutse as part of the SSA Media Field Tour in the state. He said the agreement would strengthen ties with the state government towards building the capacity of farmers to enhance agricultural value chain. The director said the state government demonstrated commitment with the signing of…
Aisha Ahmed The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has mobilised partners in Family Planning campaign in Jigawa, to introduce a new Social Behavior and Communication Strategy to improve acceptability. Mrs Blessing Muhammed, Programme Officer of the NGO, disclosed this at a review meeting held at the Manpower Development Institute in Dutse on Thursday. The programme manager said that the aim was to improve the coordination of the campaign in the state. She said: “The review meeting aims to collaborate and develop a work plan and implement the Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategy, based on the state developed plan.”…
Muslims faithful have been advised to acquire practical knowledge on how to perform Hajj to get rewards from God Almighty. A team leader on practical Hajj in Nassarawa local government area, Malam Yau Garba Sulaiman, stated this while briefing the students of the Arabic department of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education, Kano, on excursion visit to the Kano Hajj Demonstration site. Malam Sulaiman explained that seeking knowledge of every aspect of Islam before practising them, especially the performance of Hajj and other relatedted Ibadat, is very significant for the Muslims ummah. A statement signed by the college’s head of…
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Bafarawa Foundation have commended efforts of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for rehabilitation and reuniting the 76 Kano teenagers with their families. The two organisations made the commendation Thursday during the official handing over of the children to their families two weeks after medical evaluation and reformation of the children at Muhammadu Buhari Specialists Hospital, Kano. In a statement by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, UNICEF, Chief of Field Office, Mr. Michael Banda applauded commitment of the state government for prioritizing the health and welfare of the teenagers. According to the statement, Banda said…
Kabiru Haruna The Head of Civil Service, Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, has committed to the full implementation of the newly reviewed Civil Service Rules and Scheme of Service. This move aims to revitalize the state’s Civil Service for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. According to Aliyu Yusuf, Director of Public Enlightenment, Office of the Head of Civil Service, Kano State, the Head of Service received three volumes of the reviewed documents from the committee tasked with the assignment, chaired by retired Permanent Secretary Alhaji Farouk Lawan Yola. Alhaji Musa highlighted the necessity of the updates, emphasizing that the changes were…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Territorial Office, in collaboration with Nigerian Air Space Management Agency organized a planning meeting. According to the NEMA Kano Jigawa Territorial office coordinator Dr. Nura Abdullahi The meeting was part of preparations for the forthcoming Plane Crash Search and Rescue (SAR) Mock Simulation Exercise. He stressed that, the initiative aims to strengthen the response capabilities of relevant stakeholders in Kano State, ensuring efficient and coordinated action in the event of an emergency. The coordinator highlighted that, the planning meeting was designed to: 1. Outline the scope and objectives of the SAR Mock Simulation…
The attention of Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), has been drawn to a misleading press release circulating on social media platforms. In a statement signed by the media aide to Ambassador Waiya Bashir A. Bashir and made available to newsmen. The statement explained that, the release, allegedly signed by Alhaji Hamisu Isa Sherifai, claims that the Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) Board of Trustees (BOT) has suspended Ambassador Waiya from membership. “We wish to categorically state that the BOT has no powers to suspend or dismiss any bonafide member of KCSF without due…
The Kano State children took over the Kano state house of Assembly for one and half hours to celebrate the world children’s day. The plenary session was presided over by the speaker 15 year old Muhammed Isah. The members of the children’s assembly were selected from different schools across the state, representing the 40 members of the kano state house of assembly. During the special session they called on the Kano state government to provide adequate security in all schools across the state. Presenting a motion on the floor of the house, Nafisa Sale representing Rano constituency, said the rise…
The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, has scheduled December 13, 2024, for ruling on a motion seeking to halt the National Elections of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The elections are part of the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference, slated for November 27, 2024, in Owerri, Imo State. The legal challenge was initiated by Abdulwaheed Adubi, who argued that the tenure of the current NUJ leadership ended on October 6, 2024. During the Wednesday proceedings, the presiding judge, Justice Olufunke Anuwe, refused to issue an intermediate injunction, emphasizing that the court would address the matter on the set date. “This…
Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has made significant strides in advancing its 2025 humanitarian and poverty alleviation agenda. A high-level delegation led by the Honourable Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, met with Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, at his Lagos residence to deliberate on the proposed humanitarian interventions trust fund and poverty alleviation bank. Discussions also centered on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kano State, particularly addressing poverty, child mortality, and school dropout rates. According to Halima Sani Gadanya, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry, the meeting with…
As the world observes International Children’s Day on November 20th, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, has made efforts to support all children in Kano. In a press statement signed and issued to newsmen by spokesperson Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore, represented by the Deputy Clerk of the House, Alhaji Nasiru Magaji, emphasized the importance of investing in children. He stated that with proper empowerment, Nigerian children have the potential to achieve great success in the future, possess potential that, if properly harnessed, will create a better society. “That’s why we’re actively working as…
The executive director of Adolescent Health and Information Projects AHIP Hajiya Mairo Bello, has urged the government, parents and relevant stakeholders to prioritize children’s well-being and access to education. This is contained in a statement to commemorate the world children’s day 2024. She described education as the backbone of any meaningful development hence the need to provide children with opportunities that will develop them in various aspects. The executive director encouraged parents to take a more active role in their children’s educational journey and listen to and support them in their quest for a brighter future. “By engaging with children…
The Kano Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation has taken a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the state. The ministry held a stakeholder meeting to set the agenda for a five-year strategy plan, which aims to tackle issues such as climate change, flooding, food security, and youth restlessness. These issues have far-reaching consequences, including hindering healthcare delivery, degrading the environment, affecting education, and displacing people from their homes and workplaces. The commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, highlighted that Kano’s borders with other northwestern states are experiencing banditry and insecurity challenges. She hinted that, this has led to a…
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, says the federal government will be taking a more serious approach to address the issue of open defecation, as the environmental ministry will deploy all regulatory framework to ensure adequate enforcement of sanitation laws in Nigeria. Lawal made the declation while commemorating the 2024 world Toilet day WTD in Kano, organized by the federal ministry of environment in collaboration with the Kano state ministry of environment and climate change with supporting partners. The world Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the…
The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has established a seven-man committee to organize the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, Imo State. The conference is scheduled for November 26-28, 2024. Comrade Usman Bello will chair the committee, which includes Comrade Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, Uba Abdullahi, Mustapha Gambo, and Hauwa Zahradeen as members. The committee aims to ensure a successful and seamless conference.
The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry,Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA), says 300 companies from within and outside Nigeria are expected to participate in its 45th International Trade Fair scheduled to hold between Nov.23 and Dec. 7, 2024. Alhaji Garba Imam, the President, KACCIMA, disclosed this in Kano. According to him, foreign companies are expected from other countries including India, Niger Republic among others. Imam explained that the chamber had put the necessary facilities on ground to ensure a successful event. “We are expecting 300 participants. The gate fee is free for visitors to enable many people visit the event” The Kaccima…
Stakeholders in Kano on Tuesday appealed to the State Government to address the challenges bedeviling education to ensure the success of the State of Emergency it declared in the sector. The State Government had declared a State of Emergency on education in order to address the decay in the sector and restore it to the path of development. The challenges, according to the stakeholders, include inadequate furniture, teaching and learning materials, toilet facilities as well as dearth of classrooms and teaching staff in primary and secondary schools across the state. The concerned citizens whom include parents teachers and students, made…
The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, has lifted the suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties, effective immediately. The initial suspension was due to Sankara’s alleged involvement in an incident reported to the Kano State Hisbah Board. However, the suspension has been lifted as Sankara has been discharged and acquitted by an Upper Shari’ah Court in Kano State
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received two awards for his exemplary leadership in providing security and public service to the people of Borno State. The award, tagged “Nigeria’s Pride Award,” was jointly organised by Beauty of Nigeria TV, Africa Leadership Scorecard, and the Nationwide Reporters. Governor Zulum, who doubled as the special guest of honour, was represented by his special adviser on media, Alhaji Dauda Iliya. Alhaji Dauda Iliya was accompanied by Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Zulum’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media. The two awards, “Best Governor on Security” and “Most People Oriented Governor” were presented by the…