At the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025), the General Counsel and Secretary to the NNPC Limited Board, Adesua Dozie, headlined the ADIPEC Leadership Roundtable titled “Empowering Organisations for a Future-Ready Energy Sector.” The session, hosted by Aramco and moderated by KPMG, brought together global energy executives and thought leaders to discuss how major energy companies can realign their organisational structures, leadership approaches, and governance frameworks to enhance agility, innovation, and collaboration in an evolving energy landscape. Discussions focused on building adaptive corporate cultures, promoting cross-functional teamwork, and leveraging digital transformation to ensure resilience and competitiveness…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), implemented in partnership with Siemens Energy, to improve Nigeria’s electricity supply and enhance citizens’ livelihoods. During a meeting at the State House, President Tinubu received a delegation from Siemens Energy led by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. Blackout Hits Nigeria as Electricity Grid Suffers Sudden Collapse Also present were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, and Special Adviser on Energy Olu Verheijen. The President emphasized that…
The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kano Science Secondary Schools Old Students Association (KASSOSA) Class of 2021 General Chapter to strengthen collaboration in health education, community outreach, and youth development across the state. The Director General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, disclosed this when he received the executive members of the association during a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Kano. EHCON Strengthening Public Health Response to Climate Change-Registrar Welcoming the delegation, Pharm. Sule commended the association for its unity, leadership, and community spirit, describing their initiative…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside Rt. Hon. Ahmodu Umoru Fintiri of Adamawa and Hon. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, on Monday, paid a familiarization visit to the new World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Verghis, in Abuja. The visit is aimed at reinforcing the existing partnership for development and stabilization in the North East. In his remark, Governor Zulum, welcomed the new Director, emphasizing the importance of the World Bank’s role in the post-insurgency recovery effort. “We appreciate the World Bank’s continued support to the North East, particularly in the implementation of development and…
Ado Salisu The fitness test and seminar on the new football laws for referees and assessors from the northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has officially commenced in Kano ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigerian National League (NNL) and Nationwide League One (NLO) seasons. The programme, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is part of his administration’s commitment to sports development and the promotion of excellence in officiating across all tiers of football. Speaking during the event, the Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Fagge (FIFA), who also serves as the Vice President…
Following the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) after due consultations on the 2026 Hajj fare, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the approved amount for intending pilgrims from the state is ₦7,696,769.76 (Seven Million, Six Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Nine Naira, Seventy-Six Kobo). The Director General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, confirmed that this fare applies uniformly to all intending pilgrims from Kano State. According to Alhaji Danbappa, pilgrims who had earlier deposited ₦8,500,000.00 will receive a refund of ₦803,230.24, while those who paid ₦8,244,813.67 will be refunded…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has urged the state government to upgrade the Takai NYSC cottage Clinic to a general hospital to enhance healthcare delivery for residents of Takai and surrounding communities. The resolution followed a motion moved by the member representing Takai Constituency, Dr. Musa Ali Kachako, during plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore. Presenting the motion, Dr. Kachako explained that he had been advocating for the upgrade since 2015, describing the facility as the only NYSC clinic in the state one that even predates the creation of the local government. He emphasized…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) began their quest for gold in grand style at the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) holding at the University of Jos, with a commanding 55–11 victory over Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBB) in their opening female basketball match on Monday, November 10, 2025. The star of the game was Princess Zaki, who delivered a scintillating performance by scoring 38 of BUK’s 55 points, leaving the crowd in awe of her dominance on the court. Supporting her impressive display were the captain fantastic, Theresa David, Cherry, Fatima, and Eunice, whose teamwork and tactical brilliance…
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme, Kano State Project Implementation Unit (KSPIU), has trained and sensitized more than 800 members of Farmer Organizations (FOs) on the fundamentals of nutrition as part of efforts to promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture and healthier communities. The two-day training, held from November 4 to 5, 2025, took place in Kadawa, Zaria Road, and Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking during the session, the State Gender and Social Safeguard Officer, SAPZ Programme KSPIU, Dr. Zainab Lawan Gwadabe, said the training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of key nutrition concepts, including food groups, dietary diversity,…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has expressed satisfaction with the growing level of agricultural investment and processing activities in Kaduna State, noting that interest in the sector continues to rise among Nigerians. The minister made this known after inspecting facilities at Olam Agri, Tomato Jos, and the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) as part of the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security. Kyari said the facilities showcased Nigeria’s expanding capacity in crop production, value addition, and quality control, describing what he observed as “a reflection of the country’s agricultural progress.” “It’s impressive what…