The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Kano State School of Health Technology, organized a public lecture for students of Environmental Sciences to commemorate World Environment Day. The lecture, themed “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” was held at the School of Hygiene Kano. The principal school of hygiene Malam Jamilu Shaibu Muhammad represented by the vice principal admin Malam Sirajo Jinjiri Gaya, emphasized the importance of public sensitization on environmental health issues. He urged participants to utilize the knowledge to create a more environmentally friendly environment, prevent the spread of transmissible diseases, and promote…
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Hannatu Suleiman Abba The Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education ( CHRICED) judiciously continues Anti corruption Project phase 2 in Kano state. CHRICED Executive Director Comrade Ibrahim zikirullahi represented by CHRICED senior programs officer, Mr Adewoye Omoniyi said, Community-Driven Anti-Corruption Initiative project in Kano aims to provide an avenue for dialogue between the constituents and their representatives in governance . SIMILAR: Abdulaziz Ganduje Visits Kano Anti Corruption Commission Chair. “However, The project will get rid of corruption by ensuring transparency and accountability as well as holding legislators responsible, and accountable on constituency projects in the state” Abdulrashid Adamu…
The Kano State Ministry of Education, Adolescent Girls’ Initiative and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in collaboration with Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) organized a workshop for Imams to develop key messages on Girls’ Education. Speaking at the event, The state commissioner of education represented by the director of monitoring and evaluation Yusha’u Hamza pointed out that AGILE is working with the ministry to ensure enrollment retention and completion of girls’ education. SIMILAR: CSACEFA SOF Organizes Two Day Workshop For 40 teachers He stressed that AGILE is intervening across 19 local governments but the effect is felt throughout…
Ramatu Garba A Non Governmental Organization, HortiNigeria, under a Dutch-funded horticultural program has expressed determination to assist no fewer than 60,000 farmers to tackle Tuta Absoluta(tomato ebola) in Kano and other North West states. The Sector Coordinator and Business to Business linkage HortiNigeria, Mr Abdullahi Umar, made the disclosure during the integrated Pest Management (IPM) Campaign at the demonstration site in Gidan Kwari, Bunkure local government Kano. SIMILAR: Tuta Absoluta:HortiNigeria launches campaign in Kano He said the campaign aimed at shedding light on innovative solutions and strategies like the use of tutasan and pheromone traps, mulching and neem oil bio…
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) Kano State coordinating office is set to unveil a new project, Early Child Learning Advancement Programme (e-CLAP). The Kano state CSACEFA coordinator Dr Auwalu Halilu made the disclosure during a monthly meeting of the coalition. READ ALSO: AGILE CSACEFA partner to Enlighten Imams on Girls Education He explained that the project is expected to be unveiled soon at SUBEB headquarters. According to him the e-CLAP initiative focuses on improving learning outcomes and increasing educational equity for early grade children and ensuring that every child has a right to accessible quality…
Academic activities were put on hold in public primary and secondary schools visited in Lagos today. The students who started arriving the schools premises as early as 7am were asked to go back home at about 8am when their teachers informed them that there would not be teaching and learning today due to the ongoing labour strike. READ ALSO: Nation Wide Strike: Bayelsa Workers Shun Offices One of such schools is Olorunfunmi secondary school Idimu, under Alimosho local government area of Lagos state. In an interview with the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Lagos State, Mr. Akintayo Hassan , parents…
Workers in Bayelsa State stayed away from their offices in total compliance with the indefinite strike called by national leaderships of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. The NLC and TUC are locked in dispute with the Federal Government over a new minimum wage and electricity tariffs on consumers. READ ALSO: Nasarawa NLC Join Nationwide Strike Socio economic activities in Yenagoa and other parts of the State have been paralyzed as a result of the action by organised Labour. It was total compliance by public sector workers in Bayelsa State on day one of the indefinite strike called…
The organised labour in Nasarawa State had totally complied with the ongoing nationwide strike as directed by the national headquarters. Speaking to newsmen after the monitoring the exercise, the State NLC Chairman Comrade Ismaila Okoh said all the affiliates of the union in the state had complied and withdrew their services as directed by their national leaders. READ MORE: Breaking:Organized Labour declares indefinite Nationwide Strike He explained that, the strike was due to the level of un-seriousness by the federal government on the issue of the new minimum wage and increase in the electricity tariff. Comrade Isma’ila Okoh pointed out…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has revoked the licence of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. The Apex bank made the announcement in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali. READ ALSO: NIMC Unveils National ID Card With Payment Features “The action has become necessary due to the bank’s breach of Section 12 (1) of BOFIA, 2020. The Board and Management of the bank have not been able to improve the bank’s financial performance, a situation which constitutes a threat to financial stability”, the document reads in part. According to the statement, the step…
Amidst the ongoing nationwide strike, the Labour Union has shut down the national grid leaving the nation in blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria confirmed the development in a press statement signed by the GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. According to the document, the national grid was shut down at about 2.19am this morning, June 3, 2024. “At about 1:15 am this morning, the Benin Transmission Operator under the Independent System Operations unit of TCN reported that all operators were driven away from the control room and that staff that resisted were beaten while some were wounded in the course…
The Federal Government has, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC, summoned a meeting of the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage for tomorrow, June 4. It is gathered that tomorrow’s meeting will be by 10 am. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Kano Inaugurates Committee on New Minimum Wage According to sources, the government is alarmed by the level of compliance and participation by workers in the first day of the indefinite nation. READ MORE: Breaking News:Tinubu Approves N70,000 New Minimum Wage
Maimuna O. Yusuf Senator Natasha H Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, on Sunday, flagged off the construction of new schools in Osara for the Hausa/Fulani community. She equally flagged off the reconstruction and remodeling of Abdul Azeez Atta Memorial College, Okene (AAAMCO). The senator mentioned that the reconstruction and remodeling of AAAMCO aims to elevate the school to one of the most advanced secondary schools in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Eid-ul-Kabir: Senator Natasha Distributes Rams in Kogi Central The reconstruction project includes the complete renovation and upgrade of all deteriorated structures within the school. It also involves the construction of…
The Kano state-led accountability mechanism (KanSLAM) has been urged to advocate for the timely release of funds for proper budget implementation. The state team lead Kano FCDO lafiya program Alhaji Abdulkadir Salisu Kabara made the call while declaring open a two-day mid-year workshop. READ MORE: KanSLAM Advocates Increase Timely Release Of Health Budget According to him, as an accountability platform kanSLAM should focus more attention on releases as well as a spot check to ensure proper utilization of funds. Abdulkadir pointed out that, another important aspect of kanSLAM advocacy is the issue of replacement after retirement, as a large percentage…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the sum of N494,000 national minimum wage being demanded by organized labour, which cumulatively amounts to the sum of N9.5 trillion bill, is capable of destabilizing the economy and jeopardizing the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Idris stated this at a news conference in Abuja in response to the threat by the organized labor to embark on strike if their demands were not met. READ MORE: Breaking News:Tinubu Approves N70,000 New Minimum Wage He said the offer of N60,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government, which translates to…
The African Health Budget Network AHBN in consortium with the African Field Epidemiology Network ACEPEP is currently implementing the Zero Dose Learning Hub in Nigeria and has established Communities of Practice (CoP) in Bauchi, Borno, Kano, and Sokoto. The CoP will support the state governments to accelerate the progress in improving immunization coverage, particularly in reaching the Zero Dose Children, by influencing budgetary allocation, releases, and utilization using advocacy to demand accountability and transparency. SIMILAR: AMG KNSG Strengthens Ties to Empower 225 Repentant Youths Implementation of the Community of Practice in Kano State will support the state government and its…
Naziru Idris Ya’u In a bid to support and empower its citizens, the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced a special scholarship program for indigent law graduates law who are yet to attend law school. The Executive Secretary Kano State Scholarship Board, Alhaji Kabiru Haruna Getso,made the disclosure during an interview with journalists to commemorate one-year anniversary of Governor Abba Kabir led administration. He highlighted that Kano State has been recognized by the federal government as one of the top states in terms of providing scholarships to its citizens. Alhaji Kabiru high…
Khadijah Aliyu Vaccine hesitancy has been identified as a major hindrance to vaccination in Nigeria. The chief of Health UNICEF Nigeria, Eduardo Celades made the indication during a media dialogue on vaccines and immunization held in Kano. According to him, vaccine hesitancy has played a vital role in reducing the number of those Vaccinated globally, as Nigeria records over two million zero-dose children. READ ALSO: UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa “If we don’t do something in 5-10 years the problem would continue to go up as vaccine hesitancy puts more lives at risk” Eduardo explained that in…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has declared indefinite STRIKE beginning from midnight of Sunday June 3, 2024. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Joe Ajaero and President of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Comrade Festus Osifo said the Strike will Continue till the Federal Government is ready to negotiate with the Organized Labour on Minimum Wage. Kano Lawyers Call Off Strike as Government Meets Key Demands Organised Labour called the federal government to show commitment to National Minimum Wage and also reverse the hike in electricity tariff without further delay. The two centers…
The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, NIEPA has moved to change the narrative and improve the poor quality of education in the North-West. The director General NIEPA Dr. David Shofoyeke made this known while declaring open a 7-day training workshop organized by the institute for 60 head teachers, education officers and principals on effective school management in the 21st century. READ ALSO: UNICEF Commends Governor Yusuf for Prioritizing Education Represented by Dr Grace Tolulope, he said the Teachers Development Programme is a panacea to the poor quality education hence the resolve of the institute to commence the training…
The Coalition for the Protection of Democratic right group in collaboration with the movement for the Protection of traditional Institutions under Usmanu Danfodio dynasty has reaffirmed their unwavering commitment and solidarity to Muhammad Sunusi II as the Emir of Kano State. In a statement signed and issued to Newsmen by the convener Amb, Adamu Jikan Manu On Friday. RELATED: Eid-ul-Kabir:Emir Sunusi Preaches Peace Helping The Needy “He said, the recent emirship tussle has brought to the forefront the values and principles that define our community, and it is essential to clarify our stance and express our gratitude to those who…