Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has disowned a fraudulent scheme circulating on social media under the name “Business Starting Loan,” which falsely bears the picture of His Excellency, Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Malam Garba Al-Hadejawy, categorically dismissed the program as fake. Jigawa Government Dismisses Allegations of Misplaced Priorities He said the scheme has no connection whatsoever with the Jigawa State Government or Governor Namadi. He explained that the false scheme is work of fraudsters attempting to mislead citizens and tarnish the governor’s reputation. Jigawa…
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Kabiru Haruna The Kano State Auditor General for Local Government has organized a two-day sensitization workshop in Kaduna State, focusing on “Future Trends and Transformation in Auditing Practice.” The workshop aims to enhance the quality of audits and promote excellence, probity, accountability, and good governance among its staff. CDE OCCEN Condems Ruling Against Kano LG Elections According to Mohammed Isma’il Ishaq, who announced on behalf of the Auditor General for Local Government, Kano State, the workshop is designed to equip auditors with the necessary knowledge and skills to accurately identify and assess risks, gather evidence, make sound judgments, and effectively…
Kabiru Haruna The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has taken a major step toward improving senior secondary education in Nigeria with the unveiling of the Developed Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education and the official launch of an online Google-sponsored Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pedagogy Training for 6,000 senior secondary school teachers. The event took place on February 25, 2025, at the Federal Ministry of Education Conference Hall, Abuja. In his welcome address, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of NSSEC, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has officially unveiled the Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria and launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pedagogy Training for 6,000 teachers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event, organized by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) and sponsored by Google Research, took place at the Federal Ministry of Education Conference Hall, Abuja. Minister Advocates for Sustainable Educational Programs, TVET Dr. Alausa, in his keynote address, emphasized the transformative potential of AI in education. He stated that the AI in Pedagogy training…
Ibrahim Sulaiman The Centre for Girl-Child Education (CGE) is focused on recruiting 1,700 girls to receive training in literacy, numeracy, life skills, and vocational skills across 50 communities. Additionally, the Centre has recruited the same number of girls who are currently undergoing baseline assessments in their respective communities. AGILE 2nd Chance Achieves Milestone with 5,000 Girls Re-enrolled in Kano During a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, in his palace in Zaria. The Director of the Centre for Girl-Child Education, Hajiya Habiba Mohammed expla that the Centre had previously conducted the Pathways to choice project…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of all import declarations made during the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports. This decision follows the recent suspension of the FOB charge. In a statement, by the Assistant Comptroller of Customs National Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS directed affected importers, customs agents, and stakeholders to recapture their declarations through designated customs processing platforms. Dangote Refinery to Import 12 Million Barrels of Crude Oil from US He said the Service has put measures in place to ensure a seamless recapture process. According to him, Customs Commands…
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As a civil organization with members from all segments of the Kano Society committed to socio-economic development of the State the Kano Concerned Citizens’ Initiative (KCCI) has been following with a keen sense of responsibility the activities of various NGOs especially those with foreign connections. Applauding Kano’s Foresight To Profiling NGOs,Donor Organizations The recent revelation in the US Congress of the allegation of the USAID’s funding of Boko Haram raises deep concern over the activities of NGOs that have connections with foreign aid agencies. Our people are vulnerable and have become prey to exploitation by the activities of these NGOs,…
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has called on the public to support the government’s efforts to reposition the health sector. The commissioner emphasized the need for citizens to protect health structures and equipment from vandalism and unpatriotic activities. Kano Commissioner for Health Receives Presidential Recognition Dr Abubakar explained that, as part of the government’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery, the state government has as commenced the upgrade of some health facilities to general hospitals. According to him, this move aims to provide easier access to healthcare services, especially for those in distant Local Government Areas…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his recent awards. The Governor was honored with the Best Governor of the Year Award in Education by the Telegraph Newspaper and the African Governor of the Year 2025 award. Kano Speaker Hails Appeal Court Judgment in Favor of Emir Sanusi In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, Falgore praised Governor Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to education and the well-being of the people of Kano State. The Speaker noted that the…
The Aminu Kano college of education AKCOE in Affiliation with federal university Dutsinma FUDMA has organized the 2nd matriculation ceremony for it’s undergraduate students and journal launching. The event attracted representatives from the national commission for colleges of education, ministry of education and all relevant stakeholders in the education sector from within and outside the state. JAMB Registers 1,021 Candidates in Jigawa for 2025 UTME In his remarks, the provost Aminu Kano college of education AKCOE Dr. Ayuba Ahmed Muhammad explained that, the colleges has matriculated over four thousand students since inception. He pointed out that, the college was committed…
Aminu Bala Madobi I’m compelled to respond to the recent letter published in the dailies, which launched a vicious attack on the person and character of Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, the Honourable Commissioner of Information in Kano State. The letter, penned by a self-styled “Concerned Citizen of Kano”, is a tissue of lies, misrepresentations, and barefaced distortions. Applauding Kano’s Foresight To Profiling NGOs,Donor Organizations Firstly, we take umbrage with the writer’s attempt to impugn Comrade Waiya’s character by alleging that he has a history of conflicts with certain groups. This is a blatant falsehood, as Comrade Waiya has always been known…
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has successfully inaugurated and sensitized over 500 students on the Eco Clubs Initiative. The event, which took place at the Murtala Muhammad Library on Monday, brought together key stakeholders to promote climate awareness and action among students. AGILE Kano Empowers Teachers with Digital Literacy The Eco Clubs Initiative is designed to instil a culture of environmental responsibility among students by engaging them in activities such as tree planting, waste management, and climate change education. As climate change continues to pose a major challenge,…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture CDA has strengthened the capacity of local government directors of agriculture and forestry in Kaduna State through a 3-day intensive training on modern agricultural extension services. The workshop, held from February 17-19, 2025, aimed to equip participants with innovative strategies to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability at the grassroots level. Nigerian Agriculture Gets Boost as BOI Collaborates with CDA The training covered key areas such as stakeholder engagement, program monitoring and evaluation, data collection methods, technology-driven extension services, and local government support for agricultural d evelopment. The Director of CDA, Prof. Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin, emphasized…
The National Council of Jumu’at Imams, led by its chairman, Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam, has declared its unwavering support for the Kano State Government’s initiative to profile non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam made this announcement while addressing journalists in Kano on Monday. Applauding Kano’s Foresight To Profiling NGOs,Donor Organizations Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam is the chief Imam of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Masjid located in Kofar Mata in the heart of Kano city. “We are fully behind the Kano State Government on its stand in profiling NGOs,” Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam stated. Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Adam emphasized the importance…
Ado Salisu Over three hundred secondary schools are set to compete in both boys and girls categories of this year’s Kano state preliminaries of Nestle Milo basketball championship at Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata Kano. According to the programme released by the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) led by Mrs Olabisi Joseph said the lined up basketball activities include state final from March 27th to 22nd, 2025, the conference finals from May 2nd to June 4th, 2925 while the National final will take place in Lagos from June 20th to June 27th, 2025. NSC Commends NSSF, SUBEB, NCF For…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has taken disciplinary action against some of its members, including a senator and legislators, over alleged anti-party activities. Just In: NNPP Sweeps Kano State 44 Local Government Elections The State Chairman of the party Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa disclosed this to newsmen in Kano on Monday. NNPP Leader Slams APC, Says Citizens Have Endured Enough Suffering He said the four legislators including Senator representating Kano south Kawu Sumaila, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani Rogo, a member representing Rogo Federal Constituency, Alhaji Abdullahi Rurum, a member representing Rano/Kibiya, and Ali Maadakin Gini, Senator representing Dala Federal…
Kabiru Haruna The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education , Dr Nasiru Sani Gwarzo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing security in educational institutions across Nigeria. K-SAFE Commends Gov. Yusuf’s Deployment Of Makoda To Edu Speaking at the commencement of a five-day training program for principals of Federal Unity Colleges and heads of campus security, the Perm Sec underscored the critical need for comprehensive safety measures in schools. In his address, he emphasized that security concerns extend beyond Federal Unity Colleges to include federal colleges of communication, polytechnics, universities, and even state institutions. Minister Clarifies Plans for…
As part of efforts to track the 2024 federal government constituency and consolidated capital projects, the BudgIT Foundation, in collaboration with the European Union and International IDEA’s Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) program, organized a town hall meeting in Dawakin Kudu LGA, Kano. The meeting aimed to raise awareness about constituency projects implemented by elected officials in local government areas and communities . BudgIT Foundation Hosts Socialization to Promote WEE Policy In her opening remarks, the state officer of BudgiT Foundation Maryam Garba Usman, pointed out the objective of the town Hall meeting is to raise awareness on capital…
Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO – Hon. Nazir Onumoh, the Special Adviser on Grassroot Sensitization to governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo over the weekend in Kano distributed cash gifts to over 50 individuals, comprising young and old, with a particular emphasis on women. At a colourful ceremony that was held at Ebira House, Kano on Sunday, Nazir Onumoh said the gesture marks the first phase of the governor’s empowerment program, aimed at improving the lives of Kogites in Kano State. How Dangote Cement Empowerment Schemes Transformed Lives Onumph explained that the initiative demonstrates Governor Ododo’s commitment to the welfare of his people,…