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’…
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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…