Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State have elected new representatives into the State Steering Committee and thematic leadership positions of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), following a transparent and participatory electoral process. The election, organized by the Non-State Actors’ Election Committee, was held at the Kano Information Technology (IT) Centre and brought together representatives of civil society groups across the state to choose leaders who will drive the implementation of the Kano State OGP agenda. According to the committee, 108 Civil Society Organizations captured in the Kano State OGP Action Plan, alongside 106 newly interested CSOs, participated in the…
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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting “birth tourism” and narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility. This follows a previous Supreme Court decision that struck down an earlier attempt by his administration to curb automatic citizenship for certain children born on US. The move is part of Trump’s broader effort to tighten US immigration rules and could affect Nigerians and other foreign nationals who travel to the country to have their children. Trump had previously signed an executive order seeking to deny automatic US citizenship to children born to parents who are in the country illegally or are in the US.…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has pledged to implement any new national minimum wage approved by the Federal Government, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. The governor made the pledge at the Rights of Workers Summit held in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. He said Kebbi State was the first in the country to implement the ₦75,000 minimum wage, describing the move as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to the wellbeing of civil servants. Kano State Implements N71,000 Minimum Wage For Workers Governor Idris noted that the current ₦70,000 national minimum wage, which…
Ado Salisu The Director of Sports at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Abdulsalam Abubakar Shandy, has commended participating faculties for their support and cooperation as the institution commenced its annual inter-faculty sports competition, the Vice Chancellor Cup. Speaking during the opening ceremony at the university’s sports complex, Abdulsalam said the tournament is designed to discover and nurture sporting talents while strengthening unity and cordial relationships among students, coaches, staff, and the university management. He noted that the competition serves as an important platform for identifying athletes who will represent the university in future local and national…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the circulation of a suspected counterfeit asthma medication, Pulmicort® (Budesonide) Inhalation Suspension, in the Nigerian market. In Public Alert No. 037/2026, NAFDAC said the suspected falsified product was detected following market surveillance conducted by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the genuine Pulmicort®. According to the agency, the counterfeit product is marketed as “Ulmicort 0.5 mg/ml Inhalation Suspension”, a name that closely resembles the registered Pulmicort® product and could mislead healthcare professionals and patients. NAFDAC explained that genuine Pulmicort® (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid…
Yushau A. Shuaib After the bishops’ recent closed‑door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cardinal John Onaiyekan made a striking claim: that presidential aides are shielding the President from the true suffering in the country, presenting a false “rosy picture,” and that Tinubu already appears desperate about winning the 2027 election. As a writer and observer of governance, I share that concern. A president who controls the instruments of state, commands a united party, and faces a divided opposition has little rational cause for electoral anxiety — unless overzealous handlers are manufacturing threats where few exist. The question therefore deserves…
The Zamfara State Government has advanced plans to strengthen healthcare delivery through a strategic partnership with Tianjin City Health and Prevention Technology Company of China for the supply of modern medical equipment to health facilities across the state. The initiative is part of the administration’s efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, enhance service delivery and expand access to quality medical services in specialist hospitals, general hospitals and primary healthcare centres. The Commissioner for Health Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun commended Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to transforming the state’s health sector through investments in modern infrastructure and cost-effective procurement of medical…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has inaugurated its Monthly General Meeting as part of efforts to strengthen internal communication, promote staff collaboration and enhance institutional effectiveness. The meeting, which will be held on the first Monday of every month, is designed to align staff with the Council’s vision, strategic priorities and commitment to improved service delivery. The inaugural session featured staff members dressed in the Council’s branded T-shirts, symbolising unity, professionalism and a shared commitment to advancing the teaching profession in Nigeria. FG Restructures NTI, TRCN to Raise Teaching Standards in Nigeria A major highlight of the event…
The Federal Government has recorded a major milestone in its efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s cultural heritage with the presentation of the Cultural Assets Register and Catalogue to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa. The register, presented by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), marks the completion of the first phase of the Cultural Assets Monetisation Project, a joint initiative between the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy and MOFI. The project, launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations…
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, has held bilateral talks with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Pasquale Salvaggio, to strengthen cooperation in the arts, culture, tourism and creative economy. The meeting focused on expanding collaboration in cultural exchange, tourism development, creative industry partnerships, skills development and institutional cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging the economic potential of the creative sector through stronger bilateral engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships. FMACTCE Inaugurates Committee to Position Creative Industries The discussions also highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in fostering innovation,…