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The Kano State Ministry of Education has embarked on an assessment tour to rural areas in the state, ahead of its planned sensitization campaign on out-of-school children. The tour aims to identify the root causes of this problem and find solutions through community engagement. UNICEF Raises Concern Over High Number of Out-of-School Children in Northwest According to UNICEF statistics, Kano has approximately 837,479 out-of-school children, a staggering number that the state is working to address. The assessment team, led by the State Coordinator for Girl Child Education Hajiya Amina Kassim visited several rural communities, engaging with parents, traditional leaders, and…

Ibrahim Ibrahim Residents of Jigawa State have called on Governor Umar Namadi to adopt a more scientific and transparent approach in selecting beneficiaries for government empowerment programmes. They specifically urged the state government to use the selection process adopted by the NG-CARES Results Area 2 (FADAMA) in all of its empowerment programmes to ensure that grassroots communities benefit from government interventions. Jigawa State Partners Saudi Firm to Boost Date Palm Production A community leader of Walewale in Garki Local Government Haruna Abdullahi, stated that, the method employed by the FADAMA effectively ensurered that, the support reached those in need. He…

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has inaugurated the Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Projects Promotion Advocates for Kwankwasiyya Twitter (X). Paradigm News reports that,it is a platform dedicated to promoting the achievements of the Kano State Government and fostering unity within the Kwankwasiyya Twitter (X) community. Native Hausa Speakers Essential for Effective Advertising-Waiya Speaking at the inauguration, Comrade Waiya described the initiative as a strategic effort to leverage social media in showcasing Governor Yusuf’s developmental strides. He emphasized that the platform would not only raise awareness of ongoing projects across various sectors but…

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, recently met with the Kano Property Agents and Development Association to discuss ways to strengthen regulations in the real estate sector. Kano Government Vows To Curb Maternal Mortality Through MAMII The goal is to improve security and economic development in the state by preventing criminals and terrorists from exploiting loopholes in the system . Kano State Government Reiterates Commitment to Child Welfare During the meeting, Commissioner Waiya emphasized the crucial role of property agents in safeguarding the state’s security and economy. He expressed concerns over cases where…

The Director General of Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency DMCSA, Pharmacist Ghali Sule, has urged the newly-appointed Executive Secretary of Kano State Consumer Protection Council, Alhaji Zangina Jafaru, and other council members to prioritize the safety and well-being of consumers. Pharmacist Sule advised the appointees to be dedicated, honest, and God-fearing while discharging their duties, emphasizing that their actions would significantly impact the people of Kano. DG DMCSA Urges KSCPC Members To Prioritize Consumers Safety He also stressed the importance of partnering with relevant stakeholders, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per liter, down from N1,075 per liter at the gantry price, to better serve its customers and Nigerians in general. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from an initial N1,700 per liter to the current rate, thus providing much-needed relief to manufacturers and consumers alike. Dangote Refinery Exports Two Cargoes Of Jet Fuel To Saudi The latest reduction of N55 per liter for diesel follows the revelation by Development Economist and…

A non governmental organization NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) popularly known as doctors without borders, has opened two additional outpatient treatment facilities in Kano state Nigeria, in response to the rising cases of malnutrition in the region. WHO Supports KNSG To Enhance Surveillance For Malnutrition This was contained in a document made available to Paradigm News by MSF Kano office. According to MSF, this move aims to provide critical treatment to children suffering from malnutrition and malaria, which have a complex and interconnected relationship. The new facilities, located in Kumbotso and Rijiyar Lemo, will operate alongside the existing one in…

The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has passed a bill to establish the Kano State Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Agency. This move aims to boost entrepreneurship, create jobs, and reduce unemployment among youths in the state. This was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. 4 Amendment Bills Scale 1st Reading, Several Others Adopted-KNHA According to the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini Dala, the agency will provide necessary support and resources to entrepreneurs, including access to funding and equipment. The state government…

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to improving the lives of children across the state. This commitment was reiterated by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during a two-day capacity-building workshop on Social and Behavioral Change for Child Survival and Development. Ministry of Women Affairs Collaborates UNICEF on Child Protection The workshop, organized by the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed to equip students of Bayero University, Kano, with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive positive change in their communities.…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government JGSG has approved the employment of 9,970 youth security at Schools, Health Institutions, and Courts across the state. State Commissioner of Information Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting. Jigawa State Partners Saudi Firm to Boost Date Palm Production He said the approval is in line with the state government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and properties. According to him ” The Council approved the report of the Committee on Safety of Schools, Health Institutions, and Courts across the…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with a leading Saudi Arabian agricultural firm and Nigeria-based Netay Agro-Tech to enhance date palm production in the state. Governor Mallam Umar Namadi disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from one of Saudi Arabia’s largest agricultural firms, specializing in palm plantation and farm management, led by Abdelaziz Abdurrahman Al-Awf, at the Government House, Dutse. Jigawa Govt Reviews Environmental Policy For Sustainable Devt. The collaboration aims to introduce advanced farming techniques, technology transfer, and large-scale investment in date palm cultivation. Speaking at the event, Abdulaziz Al-Awf…

Aisha Ahmed Dutse- Jigawa state executive council has approved the review and legislative amendments of its environmental policy in order to address critical environmental issues and promote sustainability. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa, disclosed this to newsmen as an outcome of the executive council meeting on Tuesday in Dutse. Kano State Takes Bold Step with New Climate Change Policy Musa said that the reforms included the Wild Animals Laws, the Bush Burning Law, the compulsory Monthly Sanitation Exercise Law and the) Jigawa Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) Law. He explained that the reforms would…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, has called for an end to the practice of female circumcision, emphasizing its harmful effects on women and girls. Hajiya Hadiza stated this while speaking at a ceremony to marked International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation n Dutse, the state capital. Jigawa Gov Offers Support to Assaulted Minor, Warn Against GBV She said, the United Nations fixed February 6 of every to create awareness year as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. She highlighted the dangers associated with female circumcision,…

Ibrahim Ibrahim The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has registered a total of 1,021 candidates in Jigawa State for the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). A statement issued by JAMB’s Public Relations Officer, Mukarram Bello Adamu, confirmed that the registration was conducted across 12 approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in the state. JAMB Suspends Law Programs in 8 Nigerian Universities The approved centers include JAMB’s head office at Mechanic Village in Dutse, three centers at the Federal University Dutse, Binyamin Usman Polytechnic Hadejia, Future Map Foundation CBT Centre in Hadejia, and two centers…

Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) has commenced the assembly of the Peugeot 3008 GT model in Kaduna, expanding its lineup of locally assembled vehicles. The Peugeot 3008 GT, with its 1.6-liter high-performance turbo engine, joins the existing range of ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ Peugeot vehicles, including the 301 sedan and the 5008 SUV. DPAN has also unveiled the Peugeot Landtrek 4×2, a pickup truck with a rear-wheel drive system, powered by a 2.4-liter engine. The Landtrek is part of Peugeot’s rugged and reliable pickup truck range. According to Umar Isa-Kaita, Chief Commercial Officer of Dangote Peugeot, the company plans to expand its…

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh, has allayed fears of disruptions to the 2025 Hajj exercise, assuring that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure a smooth and seamless pilgrimage. Saleh’s assurance comes on the heels of reports suggesting that thousands of Nigerian intending pilgrims may be unable to perform the 2025 Hajj due to the cancellation of the Masha’ir contract by NAHCON. NAHCON Announces Plan to Abolish Dollar Payments for Hajj However, the Chairman dismissed the claim as false, emphasizing that no pilgrim would be left out of the exercise. According…

Energy expert Dan Kunle is urging President Tinubu to put an end to the petrol import racket and prioritize local refining. Kunle warns that the continued importation of petrol and diesel, despite the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic demand, is a disservice to the country . Dangote Refinery to Import 12 Million Barrels of Crude Oil from US The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and certain marketers spent a whopping N5.5 trillion on petrol and diesel importation in just four months. Kunle likens this massive importation to the notorious “cement Armada” scandal of the 1970s, where hundreds of…

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has held a special meeting with political activists in the media sector to promote the use of respectful and constructive language in political discussions. Comrade Waiya stated that the initiative aims to foster responsible public enlightenment and ensure that leaders are addressed with decorum when tackling societal challenges. NAWOJ Kano Hails Waiyas Appointment As Commissioner Info During the meeting, Waiya expressed his delight at seeing representatives from different political parties in attendance. He described their presence as a clear demonstration of their patriotism and commitment to the…

FIDAC, in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement PACE, has called for the establishment of climate change clubs in schools and institutions. This move is aimed at raising awareness and educating the younger generation about the importance of climate action. Kano State Takes Bold Step with New Climate Change Policy In a communique signed by the executive director of Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy Center FIDAC, Dr Abdulsalam Muhammad Kani, and the state team lead Partnership For Agile Governance and Climate Engagement PACE Malam, Auwalu Hamza. The workshop tagged Green Budgeting and Financing Climate Action in…

Shugaban hadaddiyar kungiyar ‘yan kasuwar kantin kwari dake jihar Kano a arewacin Nigeria Ambasada Ishaq Alkasim Tatari ya bukaci masu gidaje a kasuwar da su rika rage kudaden da suke karba na haya don saukaka al’umma. Kotu Ta Kori Karar Da Aka Shigar Akan Shugaban Kantin Kwari Balarabe Tatari Alhaji Ishaq Tatari ya bayyana hakan ne yayin wani taro da kungiyarsu ta shirya don nemawa masu haya a gidajen sauki tare da karrama wasu muhimman mutane a kasuwar ta kwari. ” Mun zauna wannan taro ne domin mun fahimci wasu daga cikin masu gidaje a cikin kasuwar kwari suna karawa…