Kaduna State University (KASU) has received the reviewed salary structure and welfare documents for its non-academic staff following the presentation of the renegotiated agreement between the Federal Government and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Non-Teaching Staff Unions. The documents, presented on Thursday, contain the reviewed salary structure, renegotiated conditions of service, and the signed agreement on staff allowances and welfare. Information Commissioner Inaugurates Staff Cooperative Society The agreement includes the Federal Government’s approval of a 35 per cent increase in welfare packages and allowances for non-teaching staff. Receiving the documents, the Vice-Chancellor of KASU, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, welcomed…
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The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the implementation and monitoring of the DARASI Programme across participating Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) as part of efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, made the pledge during a meeting with officials of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), PLANE, and Community Aids Connect at the STP Centre, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso. Nigeria Expands Nursing College Enrollment to 150,000 Annually Kabir commended the DARASI Programme for its positive impact in…
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and rescued a captive baby gorilla during a raid in Kofar Mata, Kano State, in what it described as a major breakthrough against an illegal primate trafficking network. The operation, conducted on July 7 by the NCS Special Wildlife Office of the Customs Intelligence Unit alongside Focused Conservation, the Customs Police Unit and officers of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance, according to a statement shared by the Service on its social media platforms on Thursday. Hisbah Foils Human Trafficking Attempt, Rescues 11-Year-Old Girl Quoting…
The national Council on Climate Change (NCCC), in collaboration with the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), has validated a series of strategic outputs aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s climate transparency framework and enhancing the country’s capacity for climate reporting, governance, and sustainable development. The validation took place during the Final Validation and Close-out Workshop of the ICAT Nigeria Phase II Project on the Set-up of Sectoral Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Systems. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting Speaking at the workshop, the Director-General of the NCCC, Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, described climate transparency as a critical national…
The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2026 Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony, held on Wednesday at the University Council Chambers, marked the commencement of preparations for the national conference, which is expected to bring together academics, researchers, policymakers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Leadership, AI Take Centre Stage at ABU’s High-Level Conference The event began with an opening prayer and the introduction of participants before a detailed presentation on the objectives of FAMAN…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC), Ahmed Adamu Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged N1.32 billion money laundering offence linked to the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery. Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026, also listed Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited as the second defendant. Kidnapping Ransoms Routed Through POS Terminals, CAC Tells EFCC According to the EFCC, Dikko allegedly laundered N1,322,839,112.70, proceeds believed to…
The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), has continued its efforts to improve livestock health and strengthen practical agricultural education through its Mobile Veterinary Clinic, which conducted a successful ambulatory veterinary outreach in Wailare Community, Makoda LGA Kano . During the outreach, a team of veterinary professionals and students from the college provided free deworming services to 230 animals, comprising 30 cattle and 200 sheep and goats, to protect them against parasitic infections that reduce productivity and threaten farmers’ livelihoods. Kaduna Hosts North-West Livestock Quality Assurance Training The exercise formed part of the college’s community extension programme aimed at…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to strengthen collaboration in peacebuilding, research, capacity development and strategic policy engagement. The agreement was formalised during a visit by a delegation from the Federal University Lokoja, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, to the Institute’s headquarters. UN Adopts Landmark Resolution to Protect Peacekeepers, End Impunity Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General of IPCR, Joseph Ochogwu, reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that promote national peace, conflict prevention and sustainable development. Ochogwu said the collaboration…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve universal digital identity enrolment across Nigeria through a strengthened partnership between the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit to present the strategic provisions of the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026. NIMC Begins Free NIN Registration for Students…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged governments and relevant stakeholders to adopt a multisectoral approach to addressing issues affecting children, stressing that challenges confronting children are interconnected and require coordinated interventions across education, health, nutrition, child protection, social protection, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), climate resilience, and governance. The call was made by the Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, during the Kano Field Office consultation on the development of the Federal Government of Nigeria/UNICEF Country Programme Document (CPD) 2028–2032, which brought together stakeholders from Kano, Jigawa and Katsina States. Benue Must Invest in Nutrition to…
The Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) and the University of Maiduguri have signed a revised and strengthened Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish joint Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in Neuroscience, marking a significant milestone in postgraduate biomedical education and research in Nigeria. The agreement was signed by the Director and Founder of BioRTC, Professor Mahmoud Bukar Maina, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, during a ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office in Maiduguri in the presence of the university’s principal officers. AI, Data Science Top FUD’s…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Port Harcourt Chapter of ISACA, has hosted the sixth edition of the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, as part of efforts to promote data privacy awareness among Nigerian youths and strengthen digital trust across tertiary institutions. The campaign highlights the Commission’s commitment to building a privacy-conscious generation through strategic partnerships, youth engagement, and sustained awareness initiatives aimed at equipping students with knowledge of data protection and digital rights. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC The event was declared open by the…
Sani Dutsinma Governors seeking re-election for a second term under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have converged on Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, for a strategic meeting ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, hosted by Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, is taking place at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where the governors were received on arrival. Gov Fubara Withdraws from APC Governorship Primaries The gathering attracted governors from across the six geopolitical zones of the country. From the North-West are governors of Kebbi, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto and Zamfara states, while the North-Central…
Ado Salisu Eight emirate and traditional council football teams have qualified for the quarter-finals of the ongoing Gombe Emir’s Cup Football Competition following the successful conclusion of the preliminary stage held across the three designated centres of Bajoga, Billiri and Deba. The tournament, organised by the GWG Sports Centre under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara, is aimed at promoting grassroots football, discovering young talents and fostering unity among the diverse ethnic communities in Gombe State through sports. Gombe Rolls Out Red Carpet for Football Legends Andrew Uweh, Coach Henry Ambrose At the Bajoga Centre,…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in Nigeria’s energy sector to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential, saying strategic partnerships are critical to attracting investment, driving industrialisation and achieving sustainable economic growth. Ojulari made the call while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 25th NOG Energy Week held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, where he outlined major operational, commercial and financial milestones recorded by NNPC Ltd over the past year. NNPC Hosts She-Fix 2.0, Boosts…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has congratulated the Coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, on his appointment as Co-Chair of the Kano State Anti-Drug Abuse Task Force by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing the development as a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to public health and community development. In a statement signed by the Coordinator of V-PeSDI, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, the organization said the appointment reflects the confidence reposed in Dr. Magashi’s leadership, integrity, professional competence, and years of dedicated service toward improving public health, social development, and the well-being…
The Federal Government is developing a ₦95bn 5,000-hectare irrigation scheme under the Special Intervention Project of the Ecological Project Office to boost food production, enhance food security and create jobs, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The irrigation initiative, supervised by the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, covers the Challawa Goje Dam, Tiga Dam and Kafin Chiri Dam, with the aim of expanding all-year-round farming, increasing food production and creating employment opportunities across the country. Speaking during an inspection tour of the project sites, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment,…
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Abdulrahman Dambazau, has received the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Umar Dunoma, and his delegation at the Embassy of Nigeria in Beijing ahead of a key bilateral meeting with Chinese officials. Ambassador Dunoma is in China to participate in the Inter-Governmental Political and Diplomatic Sub-Committee Meeting with officials of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aimed at strengthening diplomatic cooperation and advancing the strategic partnership between the two countries. During the reception, Ambassador Dambazau welcomed the Permanent Secretary and his delegation, assuring them…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government will deploy emerging technologies to tackle insecurity and strengthen the operational capacity of the Armed Forces as part of efforts to safeguard lives and property across the country. Shettima stated this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026 and the African Land Forces Forum (ALFF). KNHA Investigate Security Funds Across 44 LGAs Over Rising Insecurity The event, themed “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army,” brought…
Mataimakin mai magana da yawun majalisar wakilai, Philip Agbese, ya bukaci Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya dakatar da aiwatar da shirin sauya fasalin Hukumar Yi Wa Ƙasa Hidima (NYSC), yana mai cewa wasu daga cikin sauye-sauyen na iya raunana manufar kafa shirin da kuma rage gudummawar da yake bayarwa ga haɗin kan ƙasa da tsaro. Agbese, wanda ke wakiltar mazaɓar Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo ta jihar Benue, ya ce duk da cewa akwai buƙatar yin garambawul ga NYSC, ya kamata a fara tattaunawa da ‘yan majalisa, masana harkokin tsaro, tsofaffin jami’an NYSC da sauran masu ruwa da tsaki kafin aiwatar da sauye-sauyen. FG…