Ado Salisu In a significant boost to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, Saudi Arabia has launched a free eye care outreach program at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos State. The initiative, part of the “Saudi Noor” ophthalmic volunteer campaign organized by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), runs from May 20 to 27, 2025. The program provides residents with access to essential ophthalmologic services, including eye screenings, cataract surgeries with intraocular lens implants, treatment for refractive errors, and free prescription eyeglasses. The outreach is being carried out under the directive of Saudi Arabia’s monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…
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The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has signed a new agreement with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP). The agreement marks a renewed partnership that positions AHBN at the forefront of national efforts to strengthen advocacy and accountability for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health (WCAH). AHBN, SAMASHA Visits KASCHMA DMCSA On Women’s Health With support from PMNCH, AHBN will lead the delivery of key activities outlined in the CAAP, including coalition-building, mobilization of domestic resources, and advocacy for…
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences Bayero University Kano (BUK), in collaboration with the Ummah for Earth alliance under Greenpeace MENA, has launched the Hausa version of the Green Guide for Hajj and Umrah. The event marks a significant step in promoting an environmentally conscious pilgrimage among Hausa-speaking communities across Africa. Jigawa Govt Reviews Environmental Policy For Sustainable Devt. The launch, which took place at BUK was part of the global campaign themed “Renewing Our Oath: A Green Hajj Across Languages.” The initiative aims to break linguistic and national barriers in advocating for a more sustainable Hajj experience. In her…
In a bold step to promote agricultural development and amplify the voices of farmers, the maiden print edition of the newspaper Farmers Voice NG has been officially unveiled in Kano State. Speaking at the launch, the Editor, Buhari Abba, emphasized the critical role of agriculture in national development. “Agriculture is too important to be ignored,” he stated, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to filling its pages with the voices and opinions of rural farmers, expert analysis, and policy debates grounded in truth. WOFAN’s Irrigation Initiative Increases Income, Improves Nutrition for Rural Farmers in Kano Abba highlighted that stories about agriculture in…
The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy hosted a 16-man delegation from the Algerian War College led by General Baouche Amirouche who are on Study Tour to Nigeria. General Amirouche emphasized that the visit was aimed at fostering military cooperation, promoting peaceful coexistence, and enhancing the preservation and protection of cultural relations between Nigeria and Algeria. He noted that the Algerian War College selected Nigeria as a destination due to its rich cultural diversity and heritage. ABU College of Agriculture Samaru Trains Middle-Level Manpower Representing the Honourable Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale…
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has officially launched its nationwide Cultural Reorientation Campaign with a landmark market activation held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. CREDICORP, a key initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is committed to democratizing access to consumer credit for hardworking Nigerians. Minister Woos French Investors with Nigeria’s Economic Reforms By enabling citizens to purchase essential goods and services—such as locally assembled vehicles, solar energy solutions, and home improvement products—on credit, the Corporation is reshaping how Nigerians engage with personal finance. This campaign marks the rollout of the third pillar of CREDICORP’s…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with NewGlobe, has launched a comprehensive education reform initiative aimed at transforming public primary education across the state’s 27 Local Government Areas. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Acting Managing Director of JigawaUNITE, Olusanya Omojola, said the initiative is designed to overhaul the education system by raising teaching standards, improving learning outcomes, and modernizing classroom instruction for thousands of pupils. He explained that, the program, implemented through the Ministry of Basic Education and the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), will equip teachers with extensive training and digital tools…
The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening grassroots communication through the empowerment of Local Government Information Officers. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Communication Skills and Stakeholders’ Synergy for Effective Grassroots Information Flow,” also features an interactive session with news managers and media professionals. Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, highlighted the importance of clear, accessible, and collaborative communication in governance. MoI,NIPR Concludes 3 Day Training For Information Officers “In today’s…
Ajrena Foods has officially launched its state-of-the-art peanut cleaning and coated snack processing factory in Kano, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The initiative is a result of a strategic partnership with PROPCOM+, an eight-year, climate-smart rural agriculture programme funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This collaboration aims to support local farmers through the provision of improved seeds, technical training, and value chain development. The goal is to enhance agricultural productivity and facilitate the transformation of raw commodities into high-quality food products. PROPCOM+, Halilco Foods Launch Instant Koko Production Line Speaking at the…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the sum of N6.8 billion for the construction of the Dansoshiya Dam and Irrigation Infrastructure Project in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued to the press by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, who said the project was part of the administration’s commitment to boosting agriculture and ensuring food security across the state and beyond. Tragedy:Students Of Audu Bako College Dambatta Drown in Dam According to Adam, while Kiru and neighboring Bebeji Local Government Areas are the immediate beneficiaries, the project is…
As part of the Agency’s continued engagement with critical stakeholders of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme, the Director General, Dr. Yusuf Buba Yakub received in audience the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Muhammad Gobir. NTAC Staff Upskill in Forensics, Public Sector Accounting According to a report shared by the Special Assistant on Media to the DG, Nkem Anyatta-Lafia, both leaders held fruitful discussions centered on the NTAC Scheme’s core mandate and the remarkable progress it has recorded in nearly four decades of supporting development across Africa, the Caribbean, and Pacific regions. Naira-Based Crude Oil Supply Arrangement…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Caroline Niagwan, in charge of the Tariff and Trade Department, made the pledge in Lagos during the 2025 edition of the NCS Trade Facilitation Stakeholder Consultative Forum, which also commemorated one year anniversary of the Advance Ruling Programme. House Committee Commends NCS on Revenue Generation Held under the theme “Trade Facilitation Measures for Renewable Energy and…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended Nigerian public relations professionals for their commitment to ethical standards in their practice. The Governor made the remarks during the 2nd Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week (NIPRW), currently taking place at the Ceedapeg Hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. NIPR President Elected Global Alliance Regional Delegate-at-Large In a statement released on Tuesday by Usman Gwadabe, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Government House, the Governor was represented at the event by his spokesperson and Director General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement,…
The Kano State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed strong support for media organizations in the state that recently suspended live political broadcasts. The council described the decision as a necessary step toward preserving peace and promoting responsible journalism. Speaking during a press briefing in Kano, IPAC Chairman Isah Nuhu Isah commended the “resolute and timely intervention” by Kano’s media outlets. “This move reflects an admirable commitment to responsible journalism and the de-escalation of political tensions,” he stated. Isah emphasized that the decision to halt live political programs is aligned with IPAC’s foundational objectives, which include promoting…
Ado Salisu Abeokuta, May 20, 2025 — The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially disqualified several registered athletes from participating for medals at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2025,” due to anti-doping violations. The announcement followed a strategic joint meeting held Monday between the Main Organising Committee and the Local Organising Committee of the festival, currently taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The NSC emphasized that the decision aligns with global best practices and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to clean and fair sports competition. Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola…
Ado Salisu Kano State athletes have clinched two silver and three bronze medals at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games,” currently underway in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Temmidayo Jegede secured two silver and one bronze in the women’s 55kg weightlifting category, while Adams Ayinmba added two bronze medals in the women’s 49kg category. Kano to Send Over 200 Contingent to Gateway Games in Abeokuta In football, the Kano State team defeated Kwara 2-1 and earned a walkover victory against Ondo State at the Remo Stars Stadium. Meanwhile, Kano’s handball team narrowly lost to Niger State with a scoreline…
Gwamnatin jihar Kano ta amince da kashe kudi sama da naira biliyan 36 a ayyuka daban daban musamman wadan da za su shafi Al’ummah kai tsaye. Hakan na zuwa ne a zaman da majalisar zartarwar jihar ta gudanar a Jiya Litinin. Gwamnatin Kano zata Sabuntawa Ma’aikatan Shara Kayan Aiki Da yake karin haske kan zaman kwamishinan yada labarai na jihar Kano Kwamred Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya ya ce, gwamnatin ta kaddamar da wani kwamati na musamman da zai yi duba kan yadda za a samar da gyara a gidajen yarin dana kula da kanana Yara wato Remand home. Waiya ya kuma…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reaffirms that, despite the fluctuations in global crude oil prices, it has consistently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The company, in a release, signed by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina said the decision to maintain price stability reflects its unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigerian economy and alleviating the burden on consumers from the increase in fuel prices by maintaining price stability. Fresh Petrol Hike Looms as Dangote Refinery Stops Sales in Naira The decision, Dangote said, underscores its dedication to providing affordable, reliable,…
The Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has declared open a two-day intensive training workshop organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The workshop aims at integrating Media and Information Literacy (MIL) into the professional conduct of Media Managers, Senior Journalists, and Social Media Content Creators in Kano State. KNSG UNICEF Workshop Seeks to Sustain Polio Eradication Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Commissioner emphasized the relevance of Media and Information Literacy in the editorial policies of media organizations and among social media content creators. He stressed that the training is timely…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) expresses deep concern over the recent suspension of 22 Kannywood films by the Kano State Censorship Board. While we acknowledge the importance of promoting cultural values and maintaining societal ethics, we caution that regulatory actions must not infringe on citizens’ digital rights or suppress creative expression. CITAD Launches Project to Empower Women in Digital Economy In an age where the internet is a powerful tool for education, entertainment, and economic empowerment, young people increasingly embrace digital platforms to access diverse content. Attempting to regulate digital content without careful consideration may not only…