Nigeria has been urged to address critical gaps in immunization financing and accountability as the country joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Immunization Week 2026. The call was made by the Africa Health Budget Network, which stressed the need for urgent and coordinated action to ensure that all children, particularly those in underserved communities, have access to life saving vaccines. In a statement marking the global health campaign themed “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” the Network described immunization as one of the most cost-effective strategies for improving child survival and strengthening primary healthcare systems. Despite ongoing efforts,…
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The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has called on the Kano State Government to urgently inaugurate the State Child Protection Law Implementation Committee to ensure effective enforcement of the Kano State Child Protection Law, 2023. In a statement signed by its Executive Administrator, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, CHR emphasized that the law provides a comprehensive framework for safeguarding the safety, development, and overall wellbeing of children across the state. UNICEF, Gombe Government Strengthen Child Protection with SARC The organization noted that the law clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders and promotes coordinated efforts to prevent abuse, respond…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, citing public interest. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the regulatory body. The appointment is, however, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Nigeria’s Energy Security Takes Centre Stage as NNPC Visits NMDPRA The decision, made in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, is aimed at…
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF, has convened a stakeholders’ consultation meeting in Kano State to advance the implementation of the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP), a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing number of out-of-school children in the state. The programme is supported by funding from the European Union and will be implemented by the Kano State Government in collaboration with key education stakeholders. The meeting brought together representatives from the State Ministry of Education, development partners, and civil society organisations to deliberate on strategies for effective rollout and sustainability of the intervention. Kaduna Partners IsDB, UNICEF to…
No fewer than 130 leaders of the Kano State Tricycle Associations Forum have pledged strong support for routine immunisation following a sensitisation engagement organised under the Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero-Dose and Under-Immunised Children (BOOST) Project. The sensitisation session, held at the Kano State Library Main Hall, was implemented by Save the Children International with funding support from GSK, in collaboration with the Kano State Community of Practice on Immunisation, Budget Tracking, Advocacy, and Accountability. The engagement targeted members of the Kano State Tricycle Associations Forum (Kungiyoyin ‘Yan Adaidaita Sahu), one of the largest male-dominated…
Ado Salisu No fewer than 2,000 patients in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) as part of activities marking its 66th Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting. The outreach, held at Gwarzo General Hospital, saw the participation of over 250 medical doctors who provided a wide range of healthcare services, including consultations, minor surgical procedures, distribution of free drugs, and provision of eyeglasses to patients drawn from within and outside the area. Speaking at the event, the NMA President, Bala Audu,represented by the 2nd Vice…
Bayero University Kano has inducted 149 newly qualified medical professionals—131 medical doctors and 18 dentists—at its 10th Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and 24th Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) induction ceremony. The event took place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Convocation Arena of the university’s New Campus. Administering the oath, the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Fatima Kyari, congratulated the inductees for successfully navigating the rigorous academic and clinical training required in the medical field. She urged them to uphold the ethics and standards of their professions, stressing that the…
Comrade Abbas Ibrahim By all standards, the recent violent invasion of Kano’s bustling GSM Farm Centre Market by suspected political thugs is a dangerous development that must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. What transpired on Monday, April 27, 2026, was not merely an attack on traders and innocent citizens it was an assault on public peace, economic stability, and the very foundation of democratic engagement. Farm Centre is not just another marketplace. It stands as one of the largest mobile phone and ICT hubs in Northern Nigeria, drawing traders, investors, and customers from across the country and beyond.…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has stepped up efforts to enhance crop productivity through the development of climate-resilient and high-yielding varieties. Executive Director of the Institute, Professor Ado Yusuf, disclosed this at the 2026 Annual Research Review and Planning Meeting and Zonal REFILS Workshop held at the Balarabe Tanimu Conference Hall in Zaria. Represented by the Deputy Director, Professor Nafi’u Abdu, Yusuf said the Institute’s research is focused on improving key staple crops such as maize, sorghum, and cowpea to address the growing challenges of climate change, erratic rainfall, and pest infestations. According to him, the…
The launch of the report “A Big Push Against Malaria in the Francophone World” set the tone for activities marking World Malaria Day in Benin, as stakeholders intensified calls for urgent action to eliminate malaria across the region. The report was unveiled in Cotonou by Benin’s Minister of Health, Professor Benjamin Hounkpatin, during a series of high-level engagements held from April 24 to 26. The events brought together policymakers, technical and financial partners, civil society, youth groups, researchers, athletes, and media professionals. World Malaria Day: Kano Boosts Efforts to Reduce Malaria Burden Findings from the report highlight a disproportionate burden…