The President of the Nigerian Shovkan Federation, Abdulkarim Kabir, has commended Egypt’s preparations to host the International Shovkan Federation’s General Assembly meetings, describing the initiative as a demonstration of the country’s capacity to organise international sporting events and promote sports tourism. The meetings are scheduled to take place in Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate, from November 5 to 8. Kabir said Egypt’s preparations to welcome delegates from more than 40 member nations of the International Shovkan Federation were a source of pride for Africa, providing an opportunity to strengthen the sport’s presence across the continent and…
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Lamara Garba In Nigerian politics, where power is consolidated through alliances, influence is demonstrated through mobilisation, and electoral victories are shaped long before ballot papers are cast, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is positioning himself as one of the most consequential northern allies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. His political posture suggests a calculated conviction that Kano’s enormous electoral weight, commercial significance and historical influence must be deployed to strengthen Tinubu’s re-election prospects and secure a more strategic place for the state within the national power equation. While several political leaders have…
A bill seeking to establish the National Authority for Renewable Energy to regulate, coordinate and promote the development and utilisation of renewable energy in Nigeria has scaled second reading at the house of representatives The Electricity Act (Amendment) bill, sponsored by Afam Ogene, chairman of the house committee on renewable energy, seeks to strip the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) of their renewable energy-related powers and transfer the functions to the proposed authority. The bill passed its second reading during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers debated it. Ogene told lawmakers…
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has emerged as the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) after defeating his opponent in the federation’s presidential election. Abdullahi secured 40 votes out of the 48 votes cast, while his opponent, Olumide, polled eight votes. His victory marks a new chapter for Nigerian basketball, with stakeholders expecting renewed efforts towards grassroots development, improved player welfare and enhanced international competitiveness. Attention is now expected to focus on the new president’s plans to reposition Nigerian basketball, strengthen domestic competitions and unlock the sport’s potential across the country.
Ado Salisu Players of former Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars Volleyball Team, have described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the number one supporter and promoter of volleyball and sports development in Kano State. The 20-member contingent, comprising players, coaches and the organising secretary, departed Kano for Abuja on Thursday ahead of the Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Premier League championship scheduled to hold from October 16 to 24, 2026. The overall winner and runner-up of the championship are expected to represent Nigeria at the Confederation of African Volleyball Clubs Championship early next year. The commendation follows the governor’s approval of financial support…
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is strengthening Nigeria’s disaster preparedness through the deployment of space-based technology to monitor seismic activities, tectonic plate movements and earthquakes. The Director-General of NASRDA, Professor Matthew Olumide Adepoju, announced this at the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) in Brussels, Belgium. The initiative involves the commissioning of a Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) station at NASRDA’s Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics in Toro, Bauchi State. The facility is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for geological monitoring, early warning and anticipatory action through advanced space science and geodetic technology. The deployment is also expected…
The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has granted soft loans to some teachers and School Support Officers (SSOs) to ease their financial burdens and encourage continued commitment to duty. The Executive Chairman of the Board, Malam Yusuf Kabir, announced this during a management monitoring visit to 32 schools in Garun Malam Local Government Education Area to assess teaching and learning activities. The monitoring exercise, conducted alongside board directors and senior officers, focused on teachers’ and pupils’ attendance, punctuality, classroom instruction, school leadership and the condition of educational facilities. Malam Yusuf Kabir personally visited Garun Malam Model Primary School…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed into law an executive bill establishing the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa to strengthen specialist nursing education and improve healthcare delivery. Governor Sani announced this in a statement, describing the initiative as an investment in developing skilled healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for specialised nursing services. He said the college would provide advanced training in midwifery, mental health, perioperative, paediatric, emergency, intensive care and public health nursing, as well as nursing education and administration. According to the governor, the institution’s programmes will comply with accreditation requirements…
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) says local manufacturing, technology transfer and skills development remain critical to accelerating Nigeria’s automotive industrialisation. The Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, stated this at a joint press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 26th Abuja International Motor Fair scheduled for November 10 to 13, 2026. The fair, organised by BKG Exhibitions Limited in collaboration with NADDC, will take place at Eagle Square, Abuja, under the theme, “Driving Nigeria’s Automotive Future.” Osanipin said the automotive industry plays a significant role in Nigeria’s industrialisation, economic diversification, job creation and technological advancement. He…
Experts in electoral governance and technology have called for effective regulatory frameworks and accountability mechanisms to guide the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The call was made during a plenary session on the second day of the AI and Democracy Forum 2026, which examined measures to safeguard electoral integrity and public trust amid the growing use of AI technologies. The session, titled “Governing AI in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Safeguards, Accountability, and Electoral Integrity,” focused on the need for clear regulations, defined institutional responsibilities and effective risk assessment to ensure responsible use of AI in the…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Federal Ministry of Power are strengthening collaboration to address challenges in Nigeria’s gas-to-power value chain and improve electricity supply. The Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe. The engagement focused on strengthening cooperation between the petroleum and power sectors, recognising the critical role of reliable domestic gas supply in achieving energy security and driving sustainable economic growth. Key areas of discussion included improving coordination between the two institutions to address challenges across…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has inaugurated the National Air Transport Economic Oversight Committee (NATEOC) to coordinate the implementation of regional aviation policies and ensure compliance with economic oversight obligations. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, stated this at the inauguration ceremony held at the Authority’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Represented by the Director of Air Transport Regulation, Mrs Olayinka Babaoye-Iriobe, Capt. Najomo said the committee would assess compliance, identify implementation gaps, recommend policy adjustments and monitor progress towards fulfilling Nigeria’s regional aviation obligations. He explained that the committee would also develop an implementation roadmap, review existing…
After 17 months of investigation and prosecution, the Kebbi State Police Command has secured the conviction of 19 persons for terrorism, illegal possession of firearms, and vandalism of critical national infrastructure. The convictions followed a judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Gakko of the Federal High Court, Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, concluding cases arising from intelligence-led operations in Yauri, Bagudo, Sakaba and other security flashpoints across the state. Among those convicted were two terrorism suspects, Aliyu Hadari and Umar Musa Uzzi, who were found guilty on three counts bordering on terrorism, providing logistics to an armed terrorist group, and conspiracy to…
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has commenced a two-day training programme for Environmental Health Officers on the control of reptiles and venomous arthropods in homes and offices. The training was held at the EHCON Resource Centre, Gwarinpa, Abuja, by the Registrar of the Council, Dr Yakubu Mohammed Baba, represented by San. Victor Eborh Uguru. Speaking on behalf of the Registrar, Uguru appreciated the support for the initiative, noting that the programme would focus on practical demonstrations and real-life applications to strengthen participants’ professional skills. He welcomed participants attending physically and virtually and encouraged them to actively engage in…
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, has called for stronger accountability, discipline and professionalism in the Commission to enhance staff productivity and improve service delivery. Dr Shehu made the call in his opening address at a two-day roundtable on Performance Management and Discipline organised for members of the Commission’s Personnel Matters Committee (PMC). Represented by Hon. Ntufam Eyo-Nsa Whiley, Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State and Chairman of the PMC, Dr Shehu described performance management as a strategic tool for improving individual and organisational effectiveness. He explained that effective performance management…
Kano Stars Sports and Fitness Centre has installed solar-powered streetlights along 21 Street, Shagari Quarters, Kano State, and renovated the community’s vigilante office as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at strengthening community security and improving residents’ welfare. The statement, signed by Shamsuddin Muhammad, Vice Chairman of Kano Stars Sports and Fitness Centre, Shagari Quarters, Kano State, said the interventions were carried out under the leadership of the Centre’s Chairman, Alhaji Musa Aliyu Hassan, also known as Sarkin Matasan Arewa, Kuyan Banan Kasar Hausa. The installation of the solar-powered streetlights is expected to improve visibility at night,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the administration is seeking partnerships with Qatar and Germany to accelerate infrastructure development and transform Abuja into a world-class city. Wike disclosed this while receiving the ambassadors of the two countries separately at his official residence in Abuja on Tuesday. During his meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador, Yousef Mohammed Ahmed Al-Hail, the minister expressed the FCT Administration’s readiness to adopt Qatar’s urban planning models and modern infrastructure concepts to enhance Abuja’s development. He cited Qatar’s transformation into a global investment and infrastructure hub, including its successful hosting of the FIFA…
The Kano State Government has increased the number of health facilities providing adolescent and youth-friendly health services from 340 to 743 as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare for young people across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this an event to commemorate the 2026 International Adolescent Health Week, themed “Nothing About Us Without Us: Power, Voice and Health Equity for All Adolescents.” Dr Yusuf said the expansion reflected the government’s efforts to ensure that adolescents have access to equitable, quality and youth-friendly healthcare services that support their physical, mental and social…
The Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) says it will sustain efforts to deliver high-impact healthcare services and generate innovative research outcomes to address existing and emerging health challenges in Kano State, Nigeria and beyond. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Centre, Professor Aliyu Abdu, stated this at the opening ceremony of an Advanced Bioinformatics Workshop organised by KIRCT in Kano. Professor Abdu explained that training young scientists to conduct impactful research is one of the Centre’s core mandates, noting that building local research capacity is essential to developing sustainable solutions to health challenges. He said KIRCT is equipped…
For millions of girls in Northern Nigeria, childhood can end before they have the opportunity to complete their education, develop their potential or make decisions about their future. Child marriage remains a significant challenge in the region, exposing girls to early pregnancy, health complications, interrupted education and limited economic opportunities. Despite ongoing interventions by governments, development partners and civil society organisations, the practice continues to affect communities across the North-West and North-East, where poverty, insecurity, gender inequality and harmful social norms contribute to the vulnerability of adolescent girls. Against this backdrop, the Federal Government has launched the National Strategy and…