The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, aimed at equipping Nigerian youth with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and national development. The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to human capital development, describing the initiative as a strategic intervention aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the Ministry, the programme will provide hands-on training lasting between six months and one year at accredited centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Participants are expected to…
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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with a Public Sector Reform Award by Aljazirah Media in recognition of his leadership and contributions to institutional reforms. The award was presented during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Aljazirah Media to the NCS Headquarters. The delegation was led by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Etuk Bassey, alongside representatives from Nigeria, London, and other parts of the world. Customs, NDLEA Strengthen Alliance to Combat Drug Trafficking at Lagos Ports Presenting the award, Bassey said the recognition followed extensive assessments of Adeniyi’s performance in public service,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has attributed the recent damage at the Kugbo Bus Terminal to a severe windstorm, dismissing reports that the structure collapsed. Speaking to journalists shortly after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across the FCT, Wike clarified that only the roofing of the terminal was affected by the extreme weather conditions. According to the Minister, the terminal’s location on an elevated hill made it particularly vulnerable to the intense windstorm that accompanied a heavy downpour. “The kind of wind we saw, we have never imagined. The terminal is on top of a hill, higher…
The Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has paid a condolence visit to Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura following the death of his brother, Musa Abdulkarim Zaura. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. During the visit on Monday, Governor Yusuf expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. The Governor conveyed his condolences on behalf of the government and the good people of Kano State, describing the loss as painful and praying for strength and comfort…
The Head of Nuclear Medicine at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Salah Eddine Bouyoucef, alongside Peter Knoll, has visited the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in cancer care and nuclear medicine services. The delegation,was received by the Acting Chief Medical Director of ABUTH, Mohammed Ibrahim, on behalf of the hospital’s management. Welcoming the team, Prof. Ibrahim highlighted the hospital’s longstanding collaboration with the IAEA under the Federal Government’s National Cancer Control Programme. He noted that ABUTH was once a leading cancer treatment centre and remains a key referral facility in…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for approving ₦4.45 billion to cover examination fees for 150,000 students across the state. The fund will cater for candidates sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations. In a statement issued by its Co-Chair, Dr. Auwalu Halilu, K-SAFE described the approval as a bold and timely intervention that reflects the governor’s commitment to improving access to education and promoting equity across the state. The…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has stepped up efforts to strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders in the education sector following an advocacy visit to Community Aid Connect. The delegation, led by K-SAFE Co-Chair (CSOs), Dr. Auwalu Halilu, was received by the Kano State Team Lead of Community Aid Connect, Malam Surajo Mahe Alkali, during the visit held on Monday in Kano. The visit forms part of K-SAFE’s broader engagement with development partners aimed at improving access to inclusive and quality education across the state. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Halilu commended Community Aid Connect for its contributions…
The Kano State House of Assembly has considered a series of motions aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and community development across the state during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai,made available to newsmen in Kano. “We Share Your Pain”- Speaker Falgore Condoles Traders After Kano Market Fire Lawmakers presented motions addressing key sectors, with Hon. Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, representing Makoda Constituency, calling on the state government to construct a road linking Wailare, Gagarawa, Yallada, and Kwarkiya communities…
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, has concluded high-level visits to Zamfara and Benue States as part of efforts to strengthen development cooperation, promote gender equality, and assess humanitarian conditions in affected communities. She was received in Gusau on April 9 by Zamfara State Governor, H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal, alongside members of his cabinet, and later in Makurdi on April 10 by Benue State Governor, H.E. Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia. NERDC, UNESCO Partner to Review Teachers’ Training Manual During her engagements, the Deputy Secretary-General, accompanied by members of the United Nations Country Team in Nigeria, advocated stronger…
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant challenge in Northern Nigeria, where structural inequalities, economic marginalization, and entrenched socio-cultural norms continue to expose women and girls to heightened vulnerability. In response to this pressing issue,the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) implemented the second edition of its capstone event under the Women Against Violence Empowered Through Sustainability (WAVES) project. The WAVES initiative was designed to address GBV through an integrated approach that combines economic empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness development, and awareness on GBV prevention. The project specifically targets vulnerable women and girls, equipping them with skills in financial literacy, sustainable agriculture, and…
The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to establish Computer-Based Test (CBT) and ICT centres across all 44 local government areas to align with the new national examination policy for West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council. The resolution followed deliberations during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. The motion was moved by the member representing Madobi Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Mukhtar Ishaq, who stressed that the new national policy mandating computer-based examinations requires urgent action to equip students with essential ICT skills. He noted that establishing…
Cathay Pacific has confirmed hundreds of passenger flights will be axed in the early summer months due to the fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war. The airline, which operates more than 10,000 flights every month, confirmed two per cent of its flights will be cancelled from May 16 to June 30, impacting hundreds of routes and thousands of travellers. NCAA Softens Stance on Airline Debts Amid Aviation Fuel Crisis The cancellations are expected to affect a number of regional routes as well as popular long-haul flight destinations across Australia and South Asia. Cathay Pacific said it was a “last…
Operations resumed on Monday at a major gas facility in Iraq’s Kurdish region, the Emirati company running the complex said, after more than a month of disruption due to the US-Iran war. Dana Gas announced “the resumption of production of the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, following a period of intermittent operations”, according to a statement published by the Abu Dhabi stock exchange. Iran Accused of Orchestrating Plot to Kill Trump, Other Officials On February 28 the UAE company suspended natural gas supplies from the complex as war broke out, authorities in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan…
Kusan shekaru uku bayan rasuwar fitaccen mawaki Mohbad, har yanzu ba a binne gawarsa ba sakamakon rikici kan gwajin DNA domin tabbatar da dangantakarsa da yaron da ake kira Liam. Jaridar Premium Times ta rawaito mahaifin marigayin, Joseph Aloba, ya dage cewa dole ne a gudanar da gwajin DNA kafin a kai ga binne ɗansa. Ya bayyana cewa yana son a tabbatar da gaskiyar ko yaron jininsa ne kafin a ɗauki mataki na gaba. Haka kuma, ya nemi taimakon shugaban ƙasa Bola Tinubu, inda ya zargi cewa an samu matsaloli a kotu da kuma yadda ake tafiyar da shari’ar lamarin.…
A Nigerian politician and security consultant, Aliyu Gebi, has been arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) over allegations that he supplied false intelligence to foreign embassies in the country, a development that reportedly triggered diplomatic concern and disrupted international travel plans. Gebi, who served in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested on Friday, April 3, according to security sources with direct knowledge of the matter. He has since been granted bail but remains under investigation. According to Premium Times, sources revealed that Gebi, now a prominent figure within Nigeria’s security architecture, allegedly circulated intelligence reports to…
The Kano Indigenes in Abuja Initiative has held its second major meeting at Rumfa College, as part of preparations for its upcoming national inauguration scheduled to take place in Abuja. The meeting brought together members and key stakeholders committed to promoting unity, social responsibility, and community development among Kano indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during the gathering, the Chairman of the association, Ali Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as Ali Baba, said the initiative was established in 2009 with the core objective of supporting orphans and the less privileged. He reaffirmed the group’s commitment to improving access to…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa CAPPA, has called on the Federal Government and Ondo State authorities to urgently address a worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community, located in Ilaje Local Government Area, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have devastated livelihoods. In a statement issued after a field visit to the community, CAPPA described the situation as “devastating and fast deteriorating,” warning that residents are grappling with severe environmental degradation and deepening economic hardship. Martins Ogunlade, Associate Director of CAPPA, said Abereke was facing a “preventable disaster,” attributing the situation to corporate irresponsibility and government inaction.…
The management of the University of Offa (UNIOFFA) has received the leadership of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Offa Area Council, on a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and promoting student welfare. The visit,saw the MSSN delegation led by its Amir, Moronkeji Gasali S., alongside members including Oyetunde Taofeeq, Afolabi Saheed O., Adisa Kazeem Olakunle, Ajibola Abdulwaheed Yusuf, and Abdulganiyu Ja’far. Speaking during the engagement, Gasali said the visit was intended to build a cordial relationship between the society and the university community, particularly in supporting Muslim students on campus. “We came for a familiarisation visit. There…
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency SEMA has confirmed an incident involving an accidental airstrike at Jilli Saturday Market in Gubio Local Government Area, a border community near Geidam LGA of Yobe State, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. According to the agency, the victims included traders from Geidam Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Sunday, SEMA said it had activated emergency response measures following directives from Governor Mai Mala Buni. “The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency wishes to inform the general public that it has received preliminary reports of an incident on Saturday evening at Jilli Saturday…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council NERDC, in collaboration with TaRL Africa, has commenced the review of the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) curriculum. The review process was officially flagged off during a national stakeholders’ dialogue held at Villa Park Hotel on April 8, 2026. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of NERDC,Prof. Salisu Shehu, said the current ABEP curriculum—approved by the National Council on Education during its 64th meeting in Port Harcourt in November 2019—is due for review after years of implementation. He explained that ABEP is a specialized intervention designed to meet the educational needs of…