Muhammad Sani Nestlé Nigeria’s MILO brand, in partnership with former Super Eagles captain and football icon Ahmed Musa, has launched a 17-day football clinic and tournament in Kano aimed at discovering and nurturing young football talents across Northern Nigeria. The initiative, tagged MILO x Ahmed Musa Sports Clinic and Experience, is designed to provide children under the age of 13 with professional football training while promoting discipline, teamwork, resilience, confidence and other values associated with sports. Ahmed Musa Rallies Corporate Support for School Sports, Grassroots Football Speaking at the commencement of the programme in Kano, Category Lead for MILO at…
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Auwalu Halilu The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) warmly congratulates the Kano State Government, the Ministry of Education, and its development partners on the successful completion and presentation of the Kano State Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Household Survey Report 2026. The conduct of this comprehensive survey across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State represents an important milestone in the State’s efforts to address one of its most critical educational challenges. The availability of credible, disaggregated and geographically specific data provides Kano State with a stronger evidence base for planning, resource allocation, implementation, monitoring and accountability. KADSSEB, ROOSC…
Stakeholders in Kano State have been urged to intensify efforts to discourage young people from substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyles, including early healthcare-seeking, antenatal care and hospital delivery. The call was made by the Adolescent Health Coordinator, Kano State Ministry of Health, Hajara Muhammad Ali, during a one-day sensitisation meeting on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services to commemorate International Youth Day. Kano Hosts Media Roundtable to Boost Evidence-Based Health Reporting Hajara said many young people face challenges relating to drug abuse, poor utilisation of healthcare facilities, low antenatal care attendance and preference for home delivery, stressing the need for…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for increased investment in mechanisation to boost food production, create jobs and improve the livelihoods of farmers. The call was made at a High-Level National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Mechanisation held on July 12, 2026, with the theme, “Anchoring National Food Sovereignty through Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation Policy, Innovation and Strategic Investment.” Sankara Nigeria Ltd Trains BUK Students in Modern Agricultural Mechanization The forum brought together government officials and key stakeholders to discuss practical measures for expanding farmers’ access to modern agricultural machinery and mechanisation services across the country. Speaking at the event, Borno…
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects to ensure quality and timely delivery. Umahi gave the directive during a strategic meeting with the Federal Controllers at the Ministry’s headquarters. Tracy Apologises to Works Minister Dave Umahi Over Allegations He urged the Controllers to take greater ownership of projects under their jurisdiction, describing them as the Ministry’s representatives at the sub-national level and critical to effective project monitoring and delivery. The Minister also called for stronger engagement…
Nigeria and Egypt are exploring deeper defence-industrial cooperation, including the establishment of an ammunition production line in Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing capacity. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, led a high-level Nigerian defence delegation on a two-day visit to key defence industry establishments in Egypt to advance bilateral cooperation and promote long-term defence industrial development. Nigeria’s Defence Strategy Must Align with Global Realities-Minister The delegation comprised officials from the Ministry of Defence, Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Office of the National Security Adviser, Defence…
Nigeria and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in humanitarian affairs, youth empowerment, cultural exchange, counter-extremism and socio-economic development, following high-level talks between officials of both sides in Abuja. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the OIC, Ambassador Dr Tarig Ali Bakheet, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Kano Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Engages Emir Sanusi The meeting reviewed the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the OIC, with both sides exploring areas for deeper…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Registrar of Bayero University, Kano, BUK, Haruna Aliyu, as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State. The appointment was conveyed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The appointment recognises Aliyu’s administrative experience, professional competence and contributions to the advancement of university administration. FG Unveils Governing Council University of Environment Technology As a member of the Governing Council, Aliyu is expected to contribute his expertise to the strategic direction and institutional development of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo. After AFUSTA Shake-Up, Kebbi Gov…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted an alleged international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects. The operation, was led by the Special Wildlife Office of the Customs Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the FCT Intelligence Unit, Customs Police Unit, FCT Area Command and conservation partner, Focused Conservation. 132 Veterinary Surgeons Inducted as Fellows in Abuja According to a statement issued by the Officer-in-Charge of the Special Wildlife Office, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Anuhu Mani, the suspects allegedly attempted to transport the lion cubs from Kano through…
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, Programme in Kano State has commenced the second phase of its Sustainable Land Development Initiative for landless youths and women. The two-day capacity-building training, was designed to equip selected beneficiaries with skills for climate-resilient and nutrition-sensitive agricultural production. SAPZ Trains Kano Youth, Women in Modern Farming The training focused on practical approaches to climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, nutrition-sensitive farming practices, improved production techniques and agribusiness development. Participants were also introduced to strategies for strengthening resilience to the impacts of climate change and improving the sustainability and profitability of agricultural enterprises. The initiative is…