The Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), in collaboration with the Centre for Clinical Care and Clinical Sciences (CCSI) and the IVAN team, has conducted comprehensive capacity-building training for healthcare workers ahead of the implementation of the Community Bundle Innovation Project in selected communities of Sokoto and Kebbi states. The training, held in Bodinga, Jega and Aliero, brought together Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), midwives, health facility in-charges, representatives of General Hospital Bodinga, and members of Local Government Area health teams. The exercise was designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline healthcare providers to promote skilled…
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Jaiz Bank Plc has achieved a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording significant growth across key performance indicators despite Nigeria’s challenging macroeconomic environment. Presenting the bank’s audited 2025 financial results, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Haruna Musa, said the institution remained resilient amid inflationary pressures, exchange rate volatility and rising operating costs, delivering sustained growth while advancing ethical and non-interest banking in Nigeria. Abu Dhabi Bank Explores Investment Partnership with Lagos According to the audited results, the bank’s total assets rose by 19 per cent from ₦1.08 trillion in 2024 to ₦1.29…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have raised concerns over the growing risks unregistered Point of Sale (POS) operators pose to businesses, Nigeria’s financial system, and national security. The concerns were expressed in Abuja on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the CAC Board, Senator Ibrahim Adah, to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, at the Commission’s headquarters. Leading a delegation of CAC management officials, Adah sought the EFCC’s support in enforcing compliance among POS operators nationwide. He disclosed that only about 20 per cent of POS…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has organised an inter-agency Tug of War competition as part of activities marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, aimed at promoting unity, teamwork, and collective action in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The event, held under the leadership of the Commander of the Kano Strategic Command, CN DY Lawal, brought together security agencies, government institutions, schools, and other stakeholders in a demonstration of solidarity against substance abuse. Army, NDLEA Stress Link Between Drug Abuse, Insurgency in Borno Participating agencies included the Nigeria Police Force…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off the distribution of 24,302 food baskets donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to vulnerable households across five states of the federation. The agency’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, announced the commencement of the exercise in Birnin Kebbi during the flag-off of the Presidential Emergency Food Intervention for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Shanga Local Government Area, alongside the distribution of food baskets donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). NEMA, ICRC Partner to Improve Mass Casualty Response in Nigeria Represented by the Director of Special Duties, Hajiya…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been named among the three finalists in the Crisis Communicator category of the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards (NS Awards), a prestigious national platform that recognizes excellence in public communication and reputation management. The announcement was conveyed in a letter dated June 22, 2026, signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the National Spokespersons Awards, Mr. Segun McMedal. NIPR Launches 5th National Spokespersons Awards Part of the letter reads: “I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as a finalist in the…
The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, has commended the Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) for its innovative collaborative governance initiative, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening transparency, accountability, and effective public service delivery across the state. Dr. Makoda made the remarks during a stakeholders’ engagement session held at the Ministry of Education in Kano. The meeting was aimed at enhancing cooperation among government institutions and promoting compliance with procurement procedures and regulations. BPP, NDPC Move to Safeguard Nigeria’s Digital Procurement Assets According to the commissioner, the ministry’s commitment to…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi, SIDES Media As Northern Nigeria continues to grapple with some of the country’s most pressing development challenges, health financing and human capital investment have emerged as critical pathways toward sustainable progress. At the Human Capital Development Summit for Northern Nigeria held in Abuja, development experts, government officials, and policymakers converged to explore practical solutions for improving health, education, livelihoods, and digital inclusion across the region. The summit, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in partnership with the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), was held under the theme: “Investing in People, Empowering Communities, Building a Sustainable…
In a remarkable milestone for student leadership and gender inclusion, Hon. Justice Maryam Sadiq Wali, SABUK, has emerged as the first female Chief Judge of the Students’ Union Court at Bayero University Kano (BUK), setting a new precedent in the institution’s history. Her appointment marks a significant achievement not only for the student judicial system but also for women aspiring to leadership positions in governance, law, and public service. It reflects the growing recognition of merit, competence, and inclusivity within the university community. CJN Calls for Fair, Informed Justice at ABU Judges’ Conference Justice Wali’s emergence has been widely celebrated…
Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling malnutrition and improving public health, announcing a ₦1.7 billion investment in nutrition interventions across the state. The governor made the commitment while declaring open a workshop organised by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria in Katsina. The workshop, held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, was themed: “Strengthening the Role of Nutritionists and Dieticians in the Katsina State Health System.” Governor Radda described malnutrition as one of the most significant public health challenges facing the state, noting that its effects extend beyond health to education, household…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on healthcare professionals, medicine vendors, patients, and other stakeholders to promote the rational use of medicines and strengthen pharmacovigilance practices to improve patient safety and public health outcomes across Nigeria. The appeal was made during a Community Sensitisation Programme on Pharmacovigilance held in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State. Speaking at the event on behalf of the Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Agency’s Director of Pharmacovigilance, Dr. Uchenna Elemuwa, highlighted the growing dangers associated with the irrational use of medicines. She identified self-medication, misuse of…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on religious leaders and institutions to play a more active role in promoting national values, unity, and responsible citizenship as part of efforts to foster sustainable peace and development in Nigeria. The appeal was made by the Kogi State Director of the agency, Mrs. Aileku Alli Ayedime, during a visit to the Lokoja headquarters of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). NOA Sensitises Students on Drug Abuse, Examination Malpractice Speaking during the engagement, Ayedime emphasized that the task of nation-building cannot be left to government alone, stressing that religious institutions remain critical partners in shaping…
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB), in collaboration with the organization Sightsavers, has trained teachers from four local government areas on school eye health and vision screening as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes among primary school pupils. The one-day training programme brought together teachers from Sabon Gari, Igabi, Kaduna South, and Kaura Local Government Areas, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify pupils with visual impairments and refractive errors in public primary schools. The initiative is designed to promote early detection of vision-related challenges among schoolchildren, enabling affected pupils to receive timely…
Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mohammed Idris Haidara, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to Willem-Alexander, officially commencing his diplomatic mission in The Hague. The credential presentation ceremony took place on Wednesday at the historic Noordeinde Palace, where Ambassador Haidara was received by King Willem-Alexander in accordance with Dutch royal diplomatic protocol. During the ceremony, Ambassador Haidara conveyed the goodwill and best wishes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Dutch monarch and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Netherlands. The envoy noted that both countries enjoy a…
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the Chairman of the party in Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the APC State Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the decision followed complaints from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate, who expressed concerns over the alleged poor commitment of the affected officials to party activities. The party said the complaints included allegations of a lukewarm attitude towards APC…
Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and security across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Administration and Finance and supervising the North-West zone, Suleiman Muhammad Abdul, during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police for fulfilling his promise to dispatch a high-level delegation to assess the security situation in the state and…
Kano Patriotic CSOs Coalition Forum (KPCF), representing more than 451 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Kano State, has commended the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for strengthening collaboration between the state government and civil society groups. The commendation was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Lead Convener of the coalition, Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma, alongside Co-Conveners Ibrahim Hassan Gama and Peter Hassan Tijjani. The coalition praised the revival and repositioning of the Special Assignments Department within the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, describing it as a strategic initiative that has provided an effective…
Bayero University Kano (BUK), through its Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnership (DRIP), has hosted its maiden National Conference and Exhibition on Research and Development, with stakeholders calling for stronger collaboration among academia, industry, and government to accelerate innovation, research commercialisation, and sustainable national development. Declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, described the event as a landmark initiative in the university’s commitment to transforming research outcomes into practical solutions capable of addressing societal challenges and driving economic growth. Professor Musa said the conference reflects Bayero University’s determination to bridge the gap between research and industry by creating…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) says it remains committed to improving routine immunisation services and expanding access to life-saving vaccines for children across the state. This commitment was reiterated on Wednesday during the Routine Immunisation (RI) Leadership Stocktake Meeting held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Nassarawa Hospital, Kano. The meeting was chaired by the Director General of KSPHCMB, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, and supported by Acasus. It brought together key health managers and stakeholders to review routine immunisation performance, assess implementation challenges, and identify strategies to strengthen service delivery and increase vaccination coverage among eligible…
The senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country. The bill was approved on Wednesday after lawmakers considered and adopted its 26 clauses during the committee of the whole. State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion -FG The proposed legislation seeks to create a constitutional framework for state-controlled police services alongside the existing federal policing structure. The bill aims to strengthen security, improve intelligence gathering and enable faster responses to local security threats. Opening debate on the bill, Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader, said the proposed legislation was an executive bill transmitted by President Bola…