Ibrahim Sulaiman Centre for Girls’ Education (CGE), Zaria, has convened a one-day stakeholders’ meeting with traditional and religious leaders to review the achievements and impact of its Pathways to Choice Learning to Scale Project. The meeting, held at the CGE Conference Hall in GRA Sabon Gari, Zaria, brought together key community leaders from 40 communities across Makarfi, Giwa, Sabon Gari and Zaria Local Government Areas. In her welcome address, the Project Coordinator, Malama Alawiya Abdullahi, highlighted the need for sustained collaboration from traditional rulers, religious leaders and parents to advance the education of adolescent girls. She explained that the project…
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Sani Dutsinma The 2026 edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has commenced in Kebbi State with a series of activities, including an Investors’ Summit, secondary schools quiz competition, races, and colourful cultural and traditional displays. Declaring the afternoon events open, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Usman Zuru, described the festival’s return as historic and memorable. He said the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris deserves commendation for reviving the festival after it was suspended for more than five years. According to the Speaker, the Argungu Emirate Council, as custodian of…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) says the state has secured investment commitments worth about $14 billion through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with investors across critical sectors of the economy. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Kabiru Mohammed Kamba, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on the sidelines of the Argungu Festival inauguration, which began with an Investors’ Forum aimed at showcasing the state’s economic potential. According to him, no fewer than 42 investors from different parts of the world, including the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, are participating in the forum to…
The Kebbi State Government has called on residents to accord President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a befitting and warm reception during his visit to the state on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The appeal was conveyed in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Malam Yahaya Sarki. Nigeria-France Partnership Moving From Dialogue to Delivery-Tinubu According to the statement, President Tinubu will embark on a state visit to commission several major, people-oriented projects executed by the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. The President is also expected to attend the 61st Argungu International Fishing…
Sani Dutsinma The 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has officially commenced in Birnin Kebbi, with the Kebbi State Government launching an Investors’ Forum aimed at attracting local and international partners. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Tafida, said the forum reflects the strong commitment of both the Federal and State Governments to deliver a successful, globally competitive festival. Tafida, who chairs the Central Planning Committee of the festival, described the Investors’ Forum as a historic curtain-raiser designed to reposition the Argungu Festival as a key tourism asset and economic driver for…
The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), organized a one-day workshop for media practitioners on police reform and accountability issues. The event brought together reporters, editors,presenters and producers from print, broadcast, and digital media to enhance professional reporting on policing and justice sector reforms. 248 Suspects Arrested in Kano as Police Rescue Kidnap Victims In her presentation titled “What is Police Reform: Overview of the Police Act and the Role of Media and Citizens in Ensuring a Robust Reform Framework,” PWAN Program…
The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa,has commissioned a 3KVA solar-powered inverter facility with 1,000 battery arms at the popular Kitchen Conversion (New Hall). The facility, designed to serve 500 students, aims to provide steady and uninterrupted power supply, ensuring a conducive 24-hour reading environment, particularly as students undertake their second semester examinations. Speaking at the commissioning, Professor Musa emphasized that the initiative reflects the University Management’s commitment to student welfare and academic success. He also revealed that the renovation of student hostels will commence immediately, with plans to expand similar solar-powered facilities across other University campuses.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated two influential Nigerians, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and Anna Adeola Makanju, Vice President for Global Impact at OpenAI, on their inclusion in the Devex Power 50 List for 2026. The duo were selected alongside 48 other global leaders, including Ghana’s President John Mahama, for their contributions to shaping international development. President Tinubu Approves Leadership Swap in Key Ministries President Tinubu commended the achievements of Pate and Makanju, describing the recognition as “well-deserved” and praising their roles in raising Nigeria’s profile globally. “By their nomination, Pate and Makanju…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the new Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO), Abuja. SHESTCO is tasked with conducting research and development in technology, including the management and operation of Nigeria’s nuclear research facility. DPL Launches Advanced Technology to Boost Production The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointments in a statement. In a separate appointment, Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael has been named the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). The President also announced the appointment of other NEMSA…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to accelerate digital transformation and inclusive development across the region. Inuwa gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director of the SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, during a courtesy visit. The NITDA boss noted that the Commission’s objectives align closely with the Agency’s strategic roadmap, emphasizing that digital literacy and talent development remain the bedrock of Nigeria’s digital economy. He reiterated the national target of achieving 95 percent digital literacy by 2030, with…