FCDO through the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria PLANE, in collaboration with the Kano State Government KNSG, has organised a high-level roundtable discussion among key stakeholders to formulate partnership guidelines aimed at improving education in Kano State. The engagement, held in Kano, brought together key stakeholders from the State Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Kano State Agency for Mass Education (SAME), School-Based Management Committees (SBMC), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA), Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria (APSON), civil society groups, and other relevant organisations. Speaking at the event, PLANE Kano Team Lead, Malam Umar Lawan,…
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The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has appointed former Director of News at Radio Kano, Dayyab Umar Mai Mai Rano, as its Volunteer Consultant on Communications and Special Duties, marking a new chapter in his career following his retirement from public broadcasting. Dayyab, who spent more than two decades in the media industry, is widely known for his distinguished broadcasting career and his role as a Friday mosque imam in Rano. His appointment was approved by WOFAN’s leadership and governing board in recognition of his 26 years of consistent support in strengthening the organisation’s communication efforts and public image since…
Bayero University Kano has suspended all examinations earlier scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026, following the forthcoming bye-elections in some Local Government Areas of Kano State. The decision was announced in a special bulletin issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Registrar. According to the statement, the suspension became necessary due to the expected restriction of movement in affected areas during the bye-elections, which could disrupt the smooth conduct of examinations and inconvenience students and staff. The university management advised students, staff and other members of the university community to…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has approved a special training fund for 56 medical doctors currently undergoing residency training under the state government’s sponsorship, as part of efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and support medical professionals. The approval was granted during an interactive meeting between the governor and the resident doctors at the Government House in Maiduguri. The meeting, convened at the instance of the governor, was aimed at assessing the progress of their training and addressing challenges affecting their performance and professional development. In addition to approving the training fund, Governor Zulum also directed the immediate…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing an Executive Order directing the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Mr. M. B. Shehu, the Commission described the directive as a bold, constitutionally grounded and fiscally transformative measure aimed at restoring transparency, blocking revenue leakages and strengthening the revenue base of the three tiers of government. According to RMAFC, the Executive Order, signed pursuant to Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and anchored on Section 44(3), reinforces the constitutional…
The Northwest University Kano NWUK has commissioned a Safe Keeping Centre aimed at preventing examination malpractice and protecting students’ personal belongings during examinations. The Vice-Chancellor, Amina Salihi Bayero, led the official commissioning of the facility on Thursday at the Faculty of Education, describing the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening academic integrity in the institution. The facility, known as the “Safe Guard Initiative,” was established by the university’s Alumni Association under the leadership of its President, Abba Salo. It provides a secure location where students can deposit phones, bags, laptops, and other valuables before entering examination halls. University officials…
Ado Salisu No fewer than 12 Federal Ministries, 64 federal agencies and departments, as well as the 36 states’ Ministries of Sports and Tourism, are preparing to participate in the maiden edition of the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE 2026), scheduled to hold in Abuja. The two-day event is slated for March 30 and 31, 2026, at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel and is expected to bring together key stakeholders to explore the socio-economic potential of sports tourism in Nigeria. Convener of the conference and Chairman of the National Organising Committee, Ahmed Mohammed Sule, disclosed this during an…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed deep concern over the recent passage and accelerated presidential assent to controversial amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, describing the development as a dangerous signal of growing one-party dominance in the country. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, Ph.D, the movement said the amendments were pushed through despite widespread public protests, sustained advocacy by civil society groups, expert warnings, and strong public sentiment calling for stronger electoral safeguards. Obi, Kwankwaso Alliance Could Change Nigeria’s Democratic Landscape-Kwankwasiyya The group argued that the sequence of events surrounding the amendment underscores the dangers of unchecked…
The Kebbi State Police Command has reinforced security presence in Bui District of Arewa Local Government Area following a deadly cattle rustling incident that claimed 33 lives last Wednesday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, additional personnel and operational assets have been deployed to the affected communities, while sustained area domination patrols are ongoing to restore calm and prevent further attacks. The police expressed deep regret over the loss of innocent lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families and the…
Bill Gates pulled out of India’s AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote on Thursday, as scrutiny over his ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein intensified following the release of U.S. Justice Department emails. The abrupt withdrawal of Microsoft’s co-founder dealt a fresh blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and complaints of traffic chaos. The six-day event still notched more than $200 billion in investment pledges for AI infrastructure in India, including a $110 billion plan announced by Reliance Industries (RELI.NS), opens new tab on Thursday. India’s Tata Group…