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…
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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,…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has concluded the first batch of the 2026 National Book Assessment and Ranking Exercise, marking a key milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to improve the quality of instructional materials used in schools across the country. The exercise, brought together panels of subject specialists, curriculum experts, language professionals and other education stakeholders to assess textbooks submitted for Primary One, Primary Four, Junior Secondary School One (JSS I) and Senior Secondary School One (SSS I). The assessment aligns with the phased implementation of Nigeria’s new national curriculum. NERDC, UNESCO Partner to Review Teachers’…
The Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has officiated a mass wedding for 16 couples, with the local government paying a dowry of ₦100,000 for each bride as part of efforts to support family formation and promote social welfare. The ceremony, held at the Central Juma’at Mosque, Kofar Fada, Gwarzo, attracted Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and residents from across the local government area. Fraudsters Target Kano Mass Wedding Applicants, Hisbah Warns The Chief Imam of Gwarzo, Malam Muktar Sa’id, solemnised the marriages and offered prayers for peaceful, successful and…
A coalition of Nigeria’s leading tobacco-control and public health organisations has strongly opposed the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a major setback to the country’s tobacco control efforts and a threat to public health, particularly the wellbeing of young people. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the coalition called for the immediate withdrawal of the bill, warning that it weakens key provisions of the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015 instead of strengthening regulation of emerging tobacco and nicotine products. The groups urged the relevant committees of the National Assembly to halt further legislative…
The National Secretariat of OGP has commended Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for sustained political commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and citizens’ participation through the Open Government Partnership initiative. The commendation after the election of the Civil Society representatives into the Kano State OGP Steering Committee and Thematic Working Groups, held in Kano. Abdurrahman Abdu Takes Over as Co-Chair Kano OGP The Civil Society Adviser to the OGP National Secretariat, Uchenna Arisukwu, who represented the national secretariat to monitor and coordinate the election, described the exercise as peaceful, transparent and participatory. Arisukwu explained that the election was conducted to ensure that…
The Kano State Government has approved the immediate suspension of all activities under the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Programme across the state as part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in the implementation of the intervention. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar. Just in:Kano Resumes Malaria Prevention Campaign August 12 According to the statement, the suspension follows the constitution of a high-level investigative committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the planning, distribution and implementation of the SMC programme in the…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on governments, employers, communities and families to strengthen support for breastfeeding mothers by adopting family-friendly workplace policies, including six months of paid maternity leave, flexible work schedules, breastfeeding breaks, private lactation rooms and facilities for safely storing expressed breast milk. The Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, Mr. Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, made the call during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week road walk held in Kano. UNICEF, NEMA Strengthen Emergency Response Across Northwest He noted that many women return to work shortly after childbirth, making it difficult to practice exclusive breastfeeding for the recommended…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and the Canadian High Commission have identified key areas for strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electricity sector through capacity development, technology transfer, renewable energy integration, digital transformation and investment in critical power infrastructure. The partnership was discussed during a visit by the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, David Sproule, who led a delegation to the NISO headquarters in Abuja. Kebbi Moves to Fix Electricity Challenges as Governor Heads to London Speaking during the meeting, the Managing Director of NISO, Abdu Mohammed, said the organisation is driving the modernisation of Nigeria’s electricity industry through…
The Child Protection and Peer Learning Initiative (CPPLI), in partnership with the Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI), has conducted a two-day refresher training for members of Women Protection Teams (WPT) and Male-Based Support Against Violence Against Women and Girls (MBSAVAWG) in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The training, supported by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), was aimed at strengthening participants’ knowledge and skills in the prevention and response to violence against women and girls, community-based protection, referral pathways, and the safe identification of protection concerns. FG Reaffirms Commitment to Ending GBV, Launches 16 Days Activism Participants took…
State Ministries of Health across Nigeria have commenced the 2026 Joint Annual Reviews (JARs), marking the beginning of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) cycle and reinforcing accountability in the country’s health sector. The reviews build on the commitments and priorities established during the 2025 National Health Sector Joint Annual Review and provide a platform for assessing progress against agreed targets, evaluating the implementation of Annual Operational Plans, identifying challenges, and setting priorities for improved health outcomes. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, this year’s reviews are focused on evidence-based assessments of state performance, including the…
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the all-time leading goalscorer in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Mexican side Atlético San Luis 4-2 in their opening match of the 2026 tournament. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé Make History as FIFA Confirms New Records The Argentine superstar now has 14 Leagues Cup goals, the most in the competition’s history. Atlético San Luis took an early lead through David Rodríguez, but Messi responded with a quick equaliser before adding his second goal later in the first half. Telasco Segovia and Micael also got on the scoresheet as Inter Miami…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Sokoto State Branch, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Sokoto State Ministry of Health to improve healthcare delivery and humanitarian services across the state. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the Society to the Commissioner for Health at the Ministry of Health in Sokoto. NCFRMI Boost Healthcare in Kebbi with Medical,Nutrition Support Speaking during the visit, the Branch Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society said the engagement was aimed at reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the organisation and the Ministry. He described the Red Cross…
Nigerian oil billionaire and founder of Oriental Energy Resources, Muhammadu Indimi, has applied to join the appeal against a court judgement ordering the company to pay $43.51 million to his twin daughters over a dispute involving dividend entitlements. The application follows the latest twist in a legal battle, which has attracted commentary from different quarters as it relates to shareholder rights and succession issues in privately owned family businesses across Africa. UNIMAID Endowment Hits ₦5 Billion as FG Calls for Partnership His twin daughters in the suit are Zara and Ameena Indimi. Indimi’s application follows an earlier appeal filed by…
Sani Dutsinma The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has donated medical supplies and nutrition items worth millions of naira to the Kebbi Government to support vulnerable persons across the state. The donation was disclosed in a statement issued by the North-West Zonal Coordinator of NCFRMI, Armiya’u Shuaibu, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the intervention is part of a federal humanitarian initiative coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration with NCFRMI to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Shuaibu explained that the donation…
The rescue of 176 residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has been described as further evidence of the Federal Government’s determination to tackle insecurity across the country. The residents, who were abducted on February 3, regained their freedom after spending nearly six months in captivity following a rescue operation by the Nigerian military. Suspected Trafficker Arrested as Customs Rescues Gorilla in Kano The Kwara State Government announced the development on Wednesday through its official Facebook page, describing the rescue as a major breakthrough. It also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, security agencies,…
Journalists have been urged to embrace evidence-based reporting to strengthen accountability in Nigeria’s primary healthcare system and contribute to improved health outcomes. The call was made by the Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH),Dr. Moji Makanjuola, during a two-day media engagement workshop for selected journalists in Kano. Kano Health Journalists Inaugurate Unified Network to Strengthen Health Advocacy The workshop was organised by the Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with ISMPH, the EngenderHealth Consortium Partnership and the Unified Health Media Network. Represented by the ISMPH Programmes/MEAL Manager, Philip Muoneke, Makanjuola said journalists play…
A Civil Society Group, Concerned Citizens, has raised questions about the alleged refusal of Professor Ali Isa Pantami to act in a case of alleged corrupt practices as Minister, thereby allegedly shielding the NCC-indicted officials from prosecution. In 2021, NCC confirmed that its officials had stolen public funds but refused to ensure they were disciplined as prescribed by anti-corruption laws. EFCC, ICPC Urged To Investigate Pantami Over Alleged Acquisition Of Luxury Abuja Properties The Civil Society Group through it’s Convener, Ibrahim Illyas Kaltungo, reminded that In a report investigated by one of the leading Newspapers online, Premium Times on 27…
The Bayero University Kano Staff Wives Association (BUKSWA) has begun a strategic partnership with the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of its members through agriculture, entrepreneurship and skills development. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a strategic meeting held at the WOFAN Secretariat in Kano, where officials of both organisations explored areas of cooperation under the second component of the Skills Improvement to Boost Livelihood and Nurture Growth (SIBLING) Project being implemented in partnership with Bayero University, Kano. WOFAN-CDA SIBLING Project Setting New Standard for Student Entrepreneurship-Minister Speaking on behalf of the Chairperson of the…
The Kano State Commissioner for the Ministry of Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME), Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, has inspected the commencement of the ₦10.4 billion Ungogo–Minjibir Road Construction Project as part of the Ministry’s mandate to ensure effective project implementation, quality assurance and value for public funds. Accompanied by engineers and technical experts from the Ministry, the Commissioner visited the project site to assess the contractor’s level of mobilization and compliance with contractual obligations. Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Projects Creating Jobs, Boosting Economy in Northern Nigeria-Abdulaziz The contracting firm handling the project had fully mobilized to the site and…