The Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self Help Africa and UNICEF, has carried out a review of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy and the Open Defecation (OD) Prohibition Bill. The review aims to make necessary additions to the policy and bill in order to address identified gaps and align them with contemporary global best practices in the WASH sector. Kano Targets Cleaner Environment Through WASH Framework Some of the key areas incorporated into the review include Gender, Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilience, Sanitation in Fragile Contexts, Social Innovative Financing, Faecal Sludge…
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Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria As part of efforts to strengthen its partnership with the Galien Africa initiative, the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) has organized a webinar on the upcoming 8th Galien Forum Africa and the 5th Prix Galien Africa. The virtual session, themed “Organization of the 8th Galien Forum Africa and the 5th Prix Galien Africa,” brought together journalists, media professionals, and health experts across the continent to discuss preparations for the landmark event. In his welcome address, Mr. Bamba Youssouf, President of REMAPSEN, emphasized the importance of building the capacity of African journalists…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The North East Development Commission (NEDC), in collaboration with the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has distributed relief materials to victims of recent flood disasters in Gombe and Kwami Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Gombe State Coordinator of the NEDC, Architect Usman Muhammad, said the gesture was part of the Commission’s continuous support to states in the North East affected by natural and humanitarian crises. KACRAN Seeks Sustainable Funding for NEDC’s Regional Projects He noted that the NEDC has been supporting Gombe State through various interventions in health, education,…
Ado Salisu The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has strongly disowned and condemned the purported election being orchestrated in Lagos by suspended members of the association. The NEC described the move as illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the body. NSC Operating Without Legal Backing, SWAN Raises Alarm According to the NEC, the primary aim of the suspended members is to sow confusion within the Lagos sports journalism community. The council expressed concern over their reported use of thugs and alleged collusion with unauthorized security…
Salejo Aliyu For the second day running, protesters led by the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations Against Banks’ Fraudulent Practices and Customers Victimization, on Thursday, picketed the Sterling bank, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja. The protesters had on Wednesday, October 8, stormed the bank’s office, to present a letter but was rebuffed by officials of the bank. Alleged Fraudulent Acts: CSO Protests At CBN, Submits Petition Against Bank The protesters stayed at the frontage of the bank for three hours before dispersing, but they promised to resume their protest on Thursday. They kept their promise as they arrived…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for greater collaboration between the media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), describing them as indispensable allies in the fight against corruption. Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, stated this while declaring open a one-day sensitization workshop for CSOs and journalists held in Kano. EFCC Partners NUJ Correspondents in Kano to Tackle Economic Crimes Organized by the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, the workshop focused on educating participants on understanding cryptocurrency fraud and other emerging cyber and financial crimes.…
The Kano State Government KNSG has unveiled a new initiative aimed at leveraging the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) framework to combat environmental degradation and improve public health across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, announced the initiative during a meeting with the Forum of 44 Local Government Heads of Department for Water, Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WESH). He explained that the new approach will also revive the long-abandoned house-to-house inspection system a crucial measure for ensuring compliance with environmental and health regulations at the grassroots…
The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration and promoting sustainable urban development through closer partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). A delegation from KNUPDA, led by its Managing Director, Arc. Hauwa Hassan T/Wada, paid a courtesy visit to the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Kano as part of efforts to foster mutual understanding and inter-agency cooperation. Speaking during the visit, Arc. Hauwa explained that effective urban planning and development require strong collaboration with key security agencies to ensure the protection of government properties, enforcement of regulations, and…
Salejo Aliyu ABUJA – A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations against Banks’ Fraudulent Practices and Customers’ Victimization, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest at the Abuja headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria. At the apex bank’s office, the group submitted a petition, which was received by The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria. The petition dated Monday, 6th October 2025, was addressed to Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja. The protesters displayed placards with several inscriptions such as, conspiracy; Forgery; criminal breach of trust; taking a loan is not a crime; stop suffocating your…
Ado Salisu In a move set to strengthen regional collaboration in Africa’s telecommunications industry, Tunisia’s HAYAT TELECOMS, a member of TUCAD, has entered into a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s NORTHEAST TELECOMS to expand and enhance digital connectivity across Nigeria. The official signing ceremony took place at HAYAT TELECOMS’ headquarters in Tunis, where senior executives and technical teams from both companies gathered to formalize the agreement. The partnership will focus on deploying Fibre Optic infrastructure in Nigeria’s North East region and advancing rural telephony solutions, aimed at improving access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services in underserved areas. Speaking at the…