Lamara Garba Azare In the past decade, ASUU’s unpaid warnings and indefinite strikes have shut down public universities for hundreds of days—at tremendous cost to students, families, towns, and the nation. The most recent two-week warning strike is yet another chapter in a story of promises broken and education betrayed. FGN Urges ASUU to Shelve Strike, Engage in Dialogue Once again, the gates of Nigeria’s public universities are shut not by the will of teachers who love to teach, nor by students who yearn to learn, but by a government that has turned deceit into policy. The two-week warning strike…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command has on Wednesday identified the corpse of three years old girl raped and dumped in bush in Kiyawa local Government. Public Relations Officer NSCDC Jigawa State Command ASC. Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. According to the statement ” The command has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the tragic murder of a three-year-old girl identified as Harira Yakubu Bala, a resident of Sabon Gari, Kiyawa Local Government Area, whose lifeless body was discovered earlier today in a nearby bush” He said,the…
Nigeria’s transition to clean energy is set to unlock over $410 billion in investment opportunities by 2060, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has announced. Speaking at the inaugural Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025 held in Abuja, the Vice President said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to positioning Nigeria as the heartbeat of Africa’s renewable energy revolution. Katsina Partners Genesis for $500m Renewable Energy Project According to Shettima, the nation requires more than $23 billion to expand energy access and lift millions of Nigerians out of energy poverty. The Vice President explained that Nigeria’s energy…
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to producing a new, equitable, and data-driven Revenue Allocation Formula that reflects Nigeria’s current economic and constitutional realities. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Recalibrating Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula” held in Abuja Dr. Shehu noted that the existing formula approved in 1992 no longer mirrors the country’s fiscal responsibilities, demographic shifts, or governance structure. RMAFC, CBN Collaboration Key to Fiscal Discipline – Chairman He explained that recent amendments to the RMAFC Act now empower the Commission to engage directly with…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to transforming Nigeria’s transport and logistics landscape through strategic investments, sound policy reforms, and innovative approaches aimed at turning challenges into opportunities for national growth. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, reaffirmed this commitment while delivering his keynote address at the Nigeria Transport and Logistics Leadership Summit 2025, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. From Fragility to Foundations: Inside PBAT’s Political Economy Senator Alkali stated that tangible progress is being recorded across key subsectors including rail, road, pipeline transportation, and logistics innovation to deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable services in line…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, gender equality, and inclusive social development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was declared by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, during the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing, China. Kano Champions Nutrition Social Welfare for Women, Children Delivering Nigeria’s National Country Statement on the theme “One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women’s All-Round Development,” the Minister expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China and UN Women for convening the landmark event. She noted…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening international economic cooperation following a high-level bilateral meeting between the Federal Ministry of Finance and representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ongoing World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., U.S.A, was led by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, alongside members of the Nigerian delegation. Investment in Building Materials Boosts FG’s Manufacturing Hubs-Ata Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), expand ongoing development projects, and enhance…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has called on the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) to strengthen interventions aimed at curbing disease outbreaks across the state. The appeal was made during an advocacy visit to the Director General of KNCDC, Assoc. Prof. Muhammad Abbas, in Kano. V-PeSDI, NGOs Tackle Period Poverty with Reusable Pad Training The visit followed reports of recent disease outbreaks in certain parts of the country and an advisory issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to Kano State. Speaking during the visit, the Coordinator of V-PeSDI, Mrs Hannatu Suleiman Abba,…
Ado Salisu The President of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has announced the commencement of preparations for the 2nd Edition of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu National Peace Cup a national U-18 boys’ football tournament scheduled to hold in Katsina State from October 24 to November 1, 2025. In a statement issued by the YSFON National Headquarters and signed by the National Secretary, Mr. Patrick Okpavuerhe, entries have officially opened for all state YSFON teams across the federation. Unity, Football Take Centre Stage in Gombe Emir’s Cup 2026 Each participating team is expected to…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commissioned 100 new officers of the Community Watch Corps (C-Watch), expanding the security initiative’s presence to 20 out of the state’s 34 local government areas. Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of the third batch of C-Watch officers held on Wednesday, Governor Radda reflected on his administration’s continued efforts to restore peace and stability across the state. Gabasawa Security Training Institute Ready for Safe Corridor -Waiya “When we launched the Community Watch Corps over two years ago, we were in uncharted territory. The learning curve was steep, and the uncertainty was high. But…