The Federal Government has launched the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to strengthen staff welfare, improve workplace safety, and enhance productivity across the Federal Civil Service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, announced the initiative during the commissioning of the ECS Help Desk in Abuja. She described the scheme as a key intervention designed to provide timely compensation and support to civil servants affected by work-related injuries, diseases, disabilities, or death. Walson-Jack said the scheme complements existing welfare initiatives such as the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while expanding protection for employees and their families. She…
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Wale Edun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in various capacities since the start of the administration in May 2023. In a statement on Wednesday, Edun said it was an honour to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda during a critical period in the country’s development. “I wish to thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for the opportunity to serve our country from the outset of his administration in May 2023; first as head of the Presidential Transition Committee, then in my role as Special Adviser on Monetary Policy,…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, in collaboration with Pathfinder International and Impact Catalysts, has conducted a quarterly review meeting on the implementation of the Task Shifting and Task Sharing (TSTS) programme in Kano State. The meeting focused on strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems, improving data quality, and enhancing overall performance of the programme across local government areas. According to stakeholders, the review aimed to assess the current status of TSTS implementation, identify strengths and gaps, and highlight priority areas for improvement at the LGA level. Participants also examined the use of digital reporting tools, including the Open…
The Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent and people-centred healthcare delivery, with renewed efforts to improve accountability in services targeting vulnerable populations. As part of this drive, the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency KSCHMA, convened a high-level engagement with Primary Healthcare Centres implementing the vulnerable healthcare programme funded by the Kano State Healthcare Trust Fund KHETFUND. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among stakeholders, improving adherence to referral protocols, and enhancing the quality of data reporting across health facilities. It also aimed to ensure the effective use of approved tools and…
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has praised the contributions of former Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, describing his tenure as impactful and reform-driven. In a press statement issued in Abuja, Ata acknowledged Dangiwa’s role in advancing housing policies following his resignation on April 21, 2026. He said the former minister’s leadership helped expand access to affordable housing and strengthened key frameworks within the sector. According to Ata, Dangiwa’s tenure aligned with the housing objectives of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He noted that the former minister…
Importers and exporters in Ghana are expected to save more than GH¢800 million annually following a new directive by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority to cap the Container Administrative Charge at GH¢550 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU).Ghana sports news The policy, which takes effect from May 1, 2026, is aimed at reducing the cost of doing business at the country’s ports and bringing transparency to charges imposed by shipping lines. NCS Foils Smuggling of ₦769M Worth of Goods in Kano/Jigawa According to the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations, shippers paid about GH¢1.69 billion in Container Administrative Charges in 2024 alone. With…
The planned screenings of the documentary UROMI-16: THE STORY in Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano have been temporarily postponed due to emerging security concerns. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by legal counsel to the producer, Sa’id Sa’ad Abubakar. Uromi Killings:Kano Delegation Led By Deputy Governor Visits Edo According to the statement, the decision was taken after careful assessment of the current environment, with the safety of viewers and other stakeholders identified as the top priority. The documentary, described by its producers as a fact-based human-interest film, seeks to address misinformation and present an account of a controversial…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled two illegal alcohol production syndicates in Lagos, seizing counterfeit and adulterated beverages valued at about ₦350 million. Acting on credible intelligence, NAFDAC enforcement teams raided facilities located at Zamfara Plaza within the Trade Fair Complex and parts of Lagos Island. During the operation, officials recovered more than 1,800 cartons of fake alcoholic products. At the Trade Fair Complex, operatives uncovered makeshift production sites equipped with plastic mixing tanks, improvised filtration systems, empty branded bottles, corks, and packaging materials used to produce and package counterfeit drinks. In a…
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 47 cars and 282 motorcycles to party chairmen,their secretaries and political groups in Kano North as part of efforts to empower party members and promote self-reliance. The distribution exercise took place on Wednesday in Kano, drawing party stakeholders and beneficiaries from across the zone. Flagging off the programme,the Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the Senate, Professor Muhammad Bn Abdullahi,described the empowerment initiatives of Barau Jibrin as a capital-intensive intervention aimed at lifting beneficiaries out of poverty and promoting self-reliance. He noted that, the Kano North Senatorial District is fortunate…
The Federal Government has described the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative, as a people-centred and non-political programme designed to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and commercialisation by connecting inventors, researchers, and investors. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed this while briefing journalists ahead of the national launch of the initiative in Kano. Kano to Host National Launch as FG Unveils ECoN Initiative According to the minister, the programme will feature a digital dashboard where verified research outcomes and innovations will be uploaded and assessed for credibility. He explained that the platform will enable investors, including…