Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been honored with two prestigious awards.The Nigeria Institute of Building (NIB) presented him with an “Award of Excellence” in recognition of his outstanding strides in infrastructure development within the state. This award was conferred on the governor at the end of the NIB’s National Conference held in Kano. New Telegraph Award Validates Gov Yusuf’s Education Agenda The Commissioner of Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon. Nura Iro Ma’aji, expressed the institute’s appreciation for Governor Yusuf’s efforts in boosting the state’s infrastructure. In addition to the NIB award, Governor Yusuf was also recognized as…
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The Kano State government KNSG has recognized Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba’s outstanding contributions to the state’s development with an Award of Excellence. The award was presented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, during the International Women’s Day celebration at the Kano State government house. 5 Winners Emerge at Dr. Magashi’s Annual Dabo Health Discourse As the Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, and Chair of AMG Foundation, Dr. Magashi has provided invaluable support and guidance to the ministry, particularly in areas such as health, humanitarian affairs, and…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education has formalized a strategic partnership with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to enhance technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The agreement, signed at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to boost technical capacity and foster long-term educational collaboration between Nigeria and China. KNSG Partners UNESCO Korea To Enhance Technical Education Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, emphasized the partnership’s potential to improve technical education and practical skill development in Nigeria. “This partnership will enhance our ability to teach lean…
As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. GIP, the largest agricultural project in Africa which priotises the development of sustainable, low-carbon agriculture, aims to develop structural conditions to boost food production in Nigeria in an efficient and competitive manner. Kano Gov. Partners Netherlands on Food Security Climate Change The MoU for the $1.1 billion GIP 1 was signed in 2018, while the $4.3 billion phase 2 of the project and…
The senior special assistant to the president on special needs and equal opportunities Mohammed Abba Isa, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of youth development,Ayodele Olawande,where he presented a comprehensive report on the federal government’s commitment to disability inclusion in Nigeria. During the meeting,discussions were centered on the future of Nigerian youth with emphasis on persons with disabilities (pwd’s) for greater inclusion in national policies and programmes. Nigeria Moves to Enhance Disability Inclusion in National Policies The high points of the discussion was the upcoming National youth conference, where the participation of young persons with disability were highlighted as…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proved his mettle as a courageous and decisive leader through bold and hard policies, including the removal of subsidy on petroleum products, which are gradually transforming Nigeria into one of the largest economies in the world. He assured, however, that measures being put in place to address the challenges caused by the subsidy removal such as alternative energy sources, and investment in green technology will soon improve the living standard of Nigerians. VP Shettima Urges African Nations To Address Climate Change The Vice President stated this while receiving a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Africa Water Vision 2025. This position was conveyed by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, who urged West African nations to intensify efforts toward realizing this vision during the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Consultation Meeting held on March 18, 2025, in Abuja. SURWASH Organizes Retreat On Water, Sanitation in Rural, Urban West African leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector have gathered in Nigeria for the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Meeting and Consultation on the Formulation of the Post-2025 Africa Water…
The Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle,has expressed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. He emphasized that this decisive action is vital for restoring stability to the state’s turbulent political landscape. President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Matawalle stated that the declaration is a necessary measure to address the ongoing political crisis, which has hindered the delivery of democratic governance and the welfare of the people of Rivers State. He called on all political actors involved in the crisis to adhere to the…
In a groundbreaking move, the private sector has unveiled a pioneering investment fund to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and drive food security. This initiative takes the form of a private sector-led Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme, presented to the Federal Government as a collaborative effort to drive food sovereignty through large-scale investment in industrial agriculture. At a high-level meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the CEO of Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr Armstrong Takang, held in his office in Abuja, KPMG and private sector operators outlined an investment fund…
In line with its avowed commitment to improve access to quality healthcare services , the Federal Government through Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare has appointed new Medical Directors. They are Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu, Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Kafanchan, Kaduna State and, Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare, Hawul, Borno State. Kano House Of Assembly Passes Centre for Disease Control Bill Speaking during the brief ceremony, the Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako said the President expected the highest level of dedication from the newly…
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. Tinubu Urges Rivers State Gov. Politicians To Uphold Rule Of Law With the crisis persisting,…
The Publisher of Prime Time News, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, has congratulated the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, commending the union’s unwavering dedication to press freedom, professionalism, and the welfare of journalists across the country. Kano Ministry Of Info Collaborates NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Shuaibu, a former national officer of the NUJ and Senior Special Assistant (North West) to the union’s former President, Christopher Ikechukwu Isiguzo, lauded the NUJ’s pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s media landscape. He acknowledged its efforts in upholding ethical journalism and advocating for improved working conditions for media professionals. He also praised the current…
The Kano State Police Command has successfully recoveryed a suspected stolen vehicle, a dark blue Volkswagen Golf 3, abandoned by suspected criminals in Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano. The public relations officer of the command SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclosed this to journalist in Kano. Kano Police Arrest Suspects in Polytechnic Lecturer Assault He explained that,the Kano State Police Command has commended the Good Samaritan for his quick action, which played a vital role in the successful recovery. “A team of detectives was promptly dispatched to the scene, where they located and recovered the vehicle.” “A team of detectives was promptly…
Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest in Ogun State, Nigeria, with the construction of a multi-billion-dollar seaport and a 6 million metric tons per annum (Mta) cement plant in Itori. Dangote made the announcement during a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Dangote Foundation Launches N16bn Food Intervention Project He attributed his decision to invest in Ogun State to the governor’s vision and policies, which have created an investor-friendly environment. The new cement plant in Itori will add to the existing 12 million Mta plant in Ibeshe, making…
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling Nigeria’s housing challenges through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Minister Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa disclosed that the ministry is intensifying efforts to harness PPPs to deliver affordable housing and urban development projects. Minister Dangiwa’s Kano visit: Boosting Affordable Housing The minister noted that Nigeria’s housing deficit stands at over 20 million units, requiring an investment of over N5 trillion annually to bridge the gap. He explained that to address this challenge, the ministry is exploring innovative PPP models, including collaborations with multilateral institutions and private sector developers. Dangiwa…
Gwamnatin Kano ta tabbatar da cewa nan kadan ba da dadewa ba zata sabuntawa masu aikin tsaftace tituna kayan aiki a wani yunkuri na Kara sauya fasalin ayyukan masu shara da kyautata jindadinsu. Kano to Spend NB33.45 on Infrastructure, Edu, and Healthcare Kwamishinan Ma’aikatar Muhalli da kula da sauyin yanayi na jihar kano Dr Dahiru Mohammad Hashim ne ya sanar da hakan lokacin da yake jagorantar kaddamar da biyan masu tsaftace tituna kudaden su na wata tara Wanda Gwamnatin Kano Karkashin jagorancin Alh Abba Kabir Yusuf ya sahale a biya su. Taron Wanda ya gudana a babban dakin taro na…
Lubabatu I Garba Turaren wuta is a special fragrance most people in Northern Nigeria love to use for its pleasant scent. It is a substance that is burned to produce a fragrant scent. The history of Turaren wuta can be traced back to Arabs and North Africans such as Libia, Sudan , Chad etc But in Nigeria, it hails from Maiduguri, Borno state as it shares boarder with Chad. From there the trend spreads to other Northern states.Maiduguri people make turaren wuta and use it constantly. Women use turaren wuta based on their preference. While some use it twice daily…
Muhammadu Dan Saidu There is no gain saying the fact that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state is leaving no one in doubt as to his good intentions of bringing about the desired and necessary development to Kano state in every facets of life with a view to making the state to compete favourably with its peers. This can be attested to by the fact that Kano has become a construction site of sort, with many ongoing projects spread across the state such as roads construction and rehabilitation, schools and hospitals rehabilitation and construction, water resources and environment, human…
The Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has inaugurated the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs Staff Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, fulfilling one of his promises upon assuming office. Inaugurating the committee members, the Commissioner stated that the cooperative society was established to support and improve the welfare of the ministry’s staff. NIPR Registration for Information Officers Underway-Commissioner He further explained that an agreement has been reached with food vendors to supply food items to the cooperative society at subsidized prices for staff members. The Commissioner also disclosed that the cooperative society has…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as university Librarian. Tinubu Appoints Executive Officers Of NUC, NERDC, NEPAD SMDF President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Mr Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof Femi Taiwo (South West) and…