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…
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Governor Malam Umar Namadi has declared that Jigawa State Government’s sustained investment in the education sector is producing measurable and positive outcomes, particularly in the area of basic education. The governor made the assertion while presiding over a Basic Education Stakeholders’ Roundtable Meeting held at the Government House, Dutse. The meeting was convened to review progress, challenges, and emerging opportunities within the basic education sub-sector. The roundtable brought together officials from the Ministry of Education and its agencies, development partners, non-governmental organisations, and other key stakeholders. It was coordinated by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has rewarded outstanding civil servants with laptops in recognition of their dedication to advancing digital capacity within the federal public service. The presentation took place during a strategic visit to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), where the NITDA boss reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to achieving 95 percent digital literacy nationwide by 2030, with a key milestone of 70 percent by 2027. Inuwa disclosed that over 54,000 civil servants have already enrolled in the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL)…
Ssni Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained campaign against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes through intelligence-led policing. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. According to the statement, operatives of the Kangiwa Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspects — Hamza Aliyu and Aliyu Ahmadu — on February 7, 2026, along the border axis. The suspects were allegedly involved in supplying logistics to suspected Lakurawa terrorists. Police said the suspects were found in…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to complement federal and state government efforts in safeguarding lives and property. The Governor made the pledge while handing over two operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi State Command, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He explained that the gesture fulfilled an earlier promise made after hoodlums attacked and destroyed the Tsamiya border post, including operational vehicles belonging to the Customs Service. According to him, the provision of the vehicles will strengthen the agency’s operational capacity and…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria Former Executive Director of UNAIDS and former Minister of Health of Mali, Dr. Michel Sidibé, has said that the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) must begin with visibility and public outrage, warning that silence remains one of the strongest drivers of neglect. Dr. Sidibé made the remark during the Michel Sidibé Awards, held as part of the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum on Neglected Tropical Diseases, in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Benin Republic: Inside Raoul Follereau Centre’s Fight Against NTDs He noted that millions of people across Africa and other regions continue to suffer from NTDs largely because their…
Medical students in Kano showcased innovative healthcare solutions at the second edition of the Dr. Aminu Magashi Annual Dabo Health Discourse, organized by the Kano State Medical Students Association (KAMSA). The event, held at the Dentistry Theatre of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, featured a healthcare pitching competition aimed at promoting innovative approaches to addressing key health challenges in Nigeria. The annual discourse, conceived by KAMSA in 2024, held its maiden edition in 2025 and has continued to provide a platform for medical students to propose practical solutions to pressing healthcare needs. At the 2026 edition, five teams of medical…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has commenced a resource verification exercise at Northwest University Kano (NWUK) to assess nine academic programmes proposed by the institution. The verification team arrived at the university on Monday, February 9, 2026, and was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, alongside principal officers and deans of the affected faculties. The exercise, which is a mandatory requirement for the commencement and accreditation of new academic programmes, covers courses in the Faculties of Education, Science, and the newly established Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. Under the Faculty of Education, the programmes presented for verification…
The Arewa Consultative Forum ACF, has raised the alarm over alleged alterations to provisions of the Electoral Act by the National Assembly, describing the development as dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy and demanding that it be stopped immediately. The pan-Northern socio-political organisation said the alleged alterations, coming after the bill had been duly passed by the legislature, amounted to an assault on the integrity of the lawmaking process. ACF Kano Launches Initiative to Strengthen Women Entrepreneurs’ The ACF made its position known on Tuesday through its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, during an interview with The PUNCH Online in Kaduna.…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has identified individuals responsible for circulating what it described as false and misleading claims that the facility imports petrol into Nigeria. The refinery made this known in a statement while responding to reports attributed to an international intelligence firm. It stated that the identities and intentions of those behind the allegations would be made public at the appropriate time. In the statement, the refinery accused certain individuals of deliberately pushing a propaganda narrative to undermine Nigeria’s efforts to end fuel importation. It alleged that those involved were beneficiaries of questionable financing arrangements linked to…