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The center for information technology and development CITAD with support from MacArthur Foundation has established a Digital Training Hub for people with special needs PWDs. The digital training hub targets 300 PWDs in the next one year and include visually and hearing impaired, albinos, those with spinal cord injury and those clusters of special needs. The NGOs noted that each set of PWDs will undergo eight weeks of training to development their capacity to contribute more to the system. In his remarks, the country director MacArthur foundation Nigeria Dr Kole Ahmed Shettima explained that the world has turned into a…

Gwamnatin tarayya  karkashin jagorancin Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya amince da korar ma’aikatan gwamnati da masu zaman kansu da aka ɗauka aiki da takardar shaidar kammala digiri na bogi da aka samo daga jamhuriyar Benin da Togo, wanda aka fi sani da Digiri dan Kwatano. Ministan Ilimi, Tahir Mamman, wanda ya bayyana hakan a yayin wani taron manema labarai na murnar cika shekara guda a kan muƙamin a Abuja a jiya Juma’a, ya ce an amince da matakin ne a wani taron majalisar zartarwa ta tarayya da aka yi kwanan nan, wanda shugaba Bola Tinubu ya jagoran ta. Ya ce matakin na…

The federal government FG has approved the dismissal of workers in both the public and private sectors who possess fake degree certificates obtained from Benin and Togo Republic. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, disclosed during a press conference in Abuja to mark his one year in office. Mamman revealed that the measures were approved during a recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. The decision follows recommendations made by an inter-ministerial committee set up by the federal government to investigate an undercover report published by DAILY NIGERIAN in December. The report exposed how degree certificates…

Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the construction of two roads and a cattle market in Dambatta and Minjibir local government areas. This is contained in a statement by Ameen K. Yassar, Project Comms Sp, KSADP. The road projects, totalling 15.077 kilometres, cost N2,161,406,383.50, while the cattle market was reconstructed and upgraded at the cost of N340 million. The projects, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihood Fund, aim to develop agro-pastoral systems, ensure food security, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods. Governor Abba described the move as a major milestone, underscoring his…

 Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — A Kano High Court has granted an interim order restraining the executive committee of the Kano Civil Society Forum inaugurated recently from parading themselves as leaders of the forum. Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya led executive had gone to seek justice over what it called exclusion of many registered members during the last election that produced the sacked new excos. Ambassador Waiya, had claimed that the election was conducted in disregard to their complaints despite formal requests for a postponement to ensure fairness and inclusion. The Kano Civil Society Forum Board of Trustees had appointed an electoral…

Kano State Government KNSG is set to improve its annual income with at least One Billion Naira from the mining activities in the state. Commissioner of the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, made the disclosure today at a Radio live program monitored in the state capital. Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako explained that with the establishment of the Ministry by the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and the mandate given to it, plans have reached advance stage to collaborate with stake holders in the sector from within and outside the country to harness the…

Mallam Umar Namadi FCA Executive Governor of Jigawa State Dear His Excellency, Letter of Commendation on the Nomination of Professor Abdul Rahman Salim as Chairman of Gwaram LGA in the forth coming October 2024 LGA Election On behalf of the well-meaning and development-oriented individuals of Gwaram Local Government, we at Gwaram Community Assembly humbly write to extend our heartfelt commendations to you sir, on the commendable decision to nominate Professor Abdul Rahman Salim as the Chairman of Gwaram Local Government Area for the forthcoming October 2024 LGA Elections. Professor Salim as a distinguished scholar and an exemplary leader with a…

Ramatu Garba The Kano State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, has been honored with the Eminent Man of Integrity and Peace Ambassador awards by Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Advocacy Initiative. Presenting the award on Thursday in Kano, the National President and convener of the organization, Dr Garba Suleiman-Marafa, said the award was in recognition of Idris-Ahmad’s outstanding contributions to peace and security. He explained that the award was an opportunity to recognize the Commander’s exceptional contributions to combating drug menace in Kano State, which was essential for fostering sustainable peace and security in…

Promoting sporting activities has been identified as a crucial catalyst for academic excellence in an academic environment such as HAFED Polytechnic. The Rector Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, HAFED Kazaure, Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse made the indication during the closing ceremony of the Rector’s Cup organized by the Sports Directorate of the institute. Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse who doubles as the special guest of honor represented by the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. A.U. Umar, emphasized the important role of sports in boosting the morale of the students. He stated that the institute places a high premium on sports and organizes…

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has elected new executive committee to steer its affairs for the next two years. The chairman of the electoral committee Professor Muhammad Bello Shitu announced that Hassan Ibrahim Gama was elected as State Focal Person, Mahdi Muhammad Abdullahi as Deputy State Focal Person and Sunusi Hashim as Secretary General. Others elected are Dr Abubakar Hassan Ibrahim, Assistant Secretary-General; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; Rukayya Abdurrahman, Financial Secretary and Suleiman Zubairu, Auditor. Others are Garzali Ibrahim Ungoggo, Public Relations Officer l; Abdulbaki DAG, PRO ll and Garba Hamman Dikko alias Bala BUK, Provost.…

Muhammad Tijani The newly appointed Governing Council, Federal College of Education Technical FCET Bichi, Kano, has held its inaugural meeting with the management of the institution, where they commended Federal government interventions in the school. Speaking at the inaugural meeting in Bichi, the chairman governing council, Senator Muhammad Abba-Aji extolled President Bola Tinubu over his commitment to reviving the education sector He also highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to supporting education and providing the necessary resources for institutionsns to thrive. The chairman further pledged his commitment to continue with the positive developments in the institution. “As the chairman of the governing…

Ramatu Garba The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), has urged Kano online journalists to always report critical issues that will enhance economic development and standard of living in the country. The Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu-Aliyu made the call during a one-day training for online journalists under the platform of the Association of Online Journalists (ASKOJ), organised by ICPC on Wednesday in Kano. Adamu-Aliyu, represented by ICPC Assistant Commissioner, Hassan Saminu, explained that the commission found it necessary to partner with online journalists so that they would be acquainted with the requisites requirements of reporting the activities of…

Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism (KANSLAM) says it has succeeded in influencing key decisions in budget allocation in Kano through advocacy to the government and relevant stakeholders. The co-chair CSO Pharmacist, Maimuna Muhammad Yakubu, during a media parley organized by KANSLAM with support from Pathfinder International on the health sector accountability. She explained that the aim of Kanslam is not to hunt anyone but rather to encourage accountability and transparency in the utilization of public funds. Pharmacist Maimuna hinted that KanSLAM is committed to ensuring transparency and judicious utilization of funds in public sectors, especially healthcare and education. In his remarks,…

The Emir of Gaya, Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir, received a delegation from Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) in his palace today. The delegation was led by head of sociology department Professor Muhammad Umar Lafido. The visit aimed to foster collaboration between the emirate and the university, particularly in the fields of education, research, and community development. Lafido commended the Emir’s commitment to education and expressed YUMSUK’s desire to establish a strong relationship with the emirate. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration, including research projects, cultural exchange programs, and academic scholarships. The emir of Gaya Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulqadir…

Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organized by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure team readiness for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in that country, 31st August – 22nd September. Coach Chris Danjuma and his crew, which now includes fitness trainer Chima Michael, have been taking the Falconets on drills since Monday in preparation for the clash with the Aussies on Friday in particular and for the World Cup finals generally. The…

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — The Chairman, Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi, on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize the Council. Abdullahi Dederi who spoke in live Radio Talk show in Kano said his 5 point Agenda revolved around “capacity building, members welfare, ethics and discipline, transparency, and accountability, as well as the promotion of inclusiveness.” Dederi revealed that he would collaborate with key stakeholders, such as veterans, practicing journalists, security agencies, civil society organizations, journalism institutions, and others, to achieve the set goal in a steady march to create a…

Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA organized an Inter-Secondary Schools Quiz Competition on Solid Waste Management and Flood Preparedness Campaign in Kano. Speaking at the event, Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi,NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, said the campaign was an initiative to inculcate proper waste management culture among students. He explained that, the quiz was organized not only to test knowledge but also to engage in critical conversation on managing waste sustainably and preparing for the floods that increasingly threaten communities. Dr. Nuraddeen pointed out that the world is changing, and with it comes the responsibility to adapt and find…

Ramatu Garba The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr Pius Ukeyima-Akutah, has urged stakeholders in the North-West Zone to fully utilise the inland dry ports for export, to ease Sea Port congestion. Ukeyima-Akutah made the call during a familiarisation/stakeholders interaction with the council staff, and Shippers’ Association from North-West Zone in Kano. He said the NSC is saddled with the responsibility of promoting and developing inland dry ports. “We have three Inland dry ports in the zone, Kaduna, Funtua and one of the foremost is Dala inland dry port in Kano,” he said. The executive secretary noted that with…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman Pakistan  as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence – the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He Is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having served as the Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, and successfully superintended the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country. The appointment Is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The President expects the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his…

Khadijah Aliyu Intimidation, lack of protection, silence, stigmatization, and inadequate legal framework have been identified as some of the challenges in reporting sexual harassment in Nigeria . These were part of  issues discussed during a Two-day Residential Training for the Media aimed at addressing sexual harassment in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, organized by Alliances for Africa (AFA). They emphasized that the media encountered obstacles in reporting due to international, regional and national laws that have not been domesticated across states in Nigeria. The participants noted that families of survivors of sexual harassment often refuse to report cases for fear of…