In a renewed effort to empower young Nigerians and drive inclusive economic growth, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to strengthen youth employability and entrepreneurship across key sectors. The partnership, formalized in Lagos, marks a deepening of UNDP’s collaboration with the Lagos State Government to co-create a dynamic, future-ready workforce. Under the agreement, more than 2,000 young people will be trained in creative, digital, and renewable energy industries, while support will also be extended to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—the backbone of job…
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In a strong show of partnership and solidarity, senior United Nations officials have commended Yobe State’s commitment to implementing durable solutions for displaced populations and rebuilding communities affected by conflict. The delegation led by Shoko Noda, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Crisis Bureau, alongside Raouf Mazou of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Ugochi Daniels of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Mohamed Malick Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria visited Yobe State to assess progress and strengthen collaboration with local authorities. FG Commits to Improving Health Conditions of Displaced Persons During the visit, the delegation…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy, hinged on broader regional cooperation, to tackle the escalating security and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region. Zulum made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the roundtable discussion of the 5th Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development held in Aswan, Egypt. The governor whose state has been at the epicenter of Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin, argued that a purely military solution has proven insufficient. He emphasized that lasting peace can only be achieved by simultaneously addressing the root…
On behalf of the Government and good people of Kano State, I am delighted to announce the maiden edition of KANFEST (Kalankuwa) a festival of arts and culture that will celebrate the rich heritage, creativity, and identity of our people. According to a statement signed by the Kano commissioner of information Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. The festival will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2025, at the Kano Trade Fair Complex, through Kano State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, under the coordination of His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam. Kano Online Chapel Seeks Govt…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ahmed Mu’azu on his recent appointment as Technical Assistant (Media) at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). In a statement signed by the Chairman, NUJ Kano State Council Comrade Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi made available to newsmen. EFCC Partners NUJ Correspondents in Kano to Tackle Economic Crimes The statement explained that, as an indigene of Kano State, Mr. Mu’azu’s elevation to this strategic role is a source of pride for the journalism community in the state. Dederi noted that, his appointment reflects the growing recognition of…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Dr. Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on the occasion of his birthday. This was contained in a statement released by the Speaker’s Spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, on Wednesday. Kwankwaso-Era Garment Centers Back in Focus as Kano Assembly Demands Utilization Falgore described Dr. Kwankwaso as a beacon of hope for the younger generation across Nigeria and beyond. He noted: “Your life and leadership remain a shining example of vision, courage, and unwavering commitment to the progress and unity of our dear state…
In a remarkable display of intellect and academic excellence, Bayero University, Kano (BUK) student, Yahaya Lawan Muhammad, has emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS) National Quiz Competition. The event, held during the PANS National Convention tagged EPIC’25, brought together the brightest pharmacy students from universities across Nigeria. The prestigious Paul Bayo National Quiz, featured intense rounds of competition that tested participants’ knowledge across the six core areas of pharmacy Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, and Pharmaceutical Technology. Contestants demonstrated exceptional mastery and quick thinking as they tackled challenging questions…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered multiple consignments of illicit drugs ingeniously concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing bound for the United States, United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The operations, conducted by NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos, led to the arrest of several suspects and the interception of significant quantities of controlled substances. In a statement the Agency confirmed that a cargo agent, Boladale Riliwan, was apprehended on October 7, 2025, for attempting to export 15 parcels of skunk a potent…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital platform designed to simplify and automate its Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance processes, marking a major step forward in the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), was officially launched at a press conference in Abuja by the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd). Represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Shadrach Haruna, Marwa described the initiative as “a paradigm shift where enforcement meets…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian judiciary to uphold integrity, impartiality, and accountability in the discharge of its duties, warning that the breakdown of any society begins when its justice system becomes compromised. Declaring open a joint workshop of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for Justices and Judges, President Tinubu said the judiciary remains the moral foundation of the Nigerian state and must be insulated from corruption and political influence. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President stressed that his administration is fully committed to improving the welfare…