The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry,Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA), says 300 companies from within and outside Nigeria are expected to participate in its 45th International Trade Fair scheduled to hold between Nov.23 and Dec. 7, 2024. Alhaji Garba Imam, the President, KACCIMA, disclosed this in Kano. According to him, foreign companies are expected from other countries including India, Niger Republic among others. Imam explained that the chamber had put the necessary facilities on ground to ensure a successful event. “We are expecting 300 participants. The gate fee is free for visitors to enable many people visit the event” The Kaccima…
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Stakeholders in Kano on Tuesday appealed to the State Government to address the challenges bedeviling education to ensure the success of the State of Emergency it declared in the sector. The State Government had declared a State of Emergency on education in order to address the decay in the sector and restore it to the path of development. The challenges, according to the stakeholders, include inadequate furniture, teaching and learning materials, toilet facilities as well as dearth of classrooms and teaching staff in primary and secondary schools across the state. The concerned citizens whom include parents teachers and students, made…
The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, has lifted the suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties, effective immediately. The initial suspension was due to Sankara’s alleged involvement in an incident reported to the Kano State Hisbah Board. However, the suspension has been lifted as Sankara has been discharged and acquitted by an Upper Shari’ah Court in Kano State
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received two awards for his exemplary leadership in providing security and public service to the people of Borno State. The award, tagged “Nigeria’s Pride Award,” was jointly organised by Beauty of Nigeria TV, Africa Leadership Scorecard, and the Nationwide Reporters. Governor Zulum, who doubled as the special guest of honour, was represented by his special adviser on media, Alhaji Dauda Iliya. Alhaji Dauda Iliya was accompanied by Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Zulum’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media. The two awards, “Best Governor on Security” and “Most People Oriented Governor” were presented by the…
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has expressed his support for the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil . At the 19th G20 Leaders Summit, Tinubu praised the Initiative, calling it a “bold and visionary step” towards addressing hunger and poverty globally. He emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating poverty and achieving zero hunger, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tinubu also stressed the need for United Nations Security Council reform and Nigeria’s readiness to represent Africa in the council. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of global taxation reform…
The Kano State government KNSG has taken a significant step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in the state. A 3-day workshop was organized by the Ministry of Health to review the law that established the Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) The workshop, which took place from November 16 to 18, 2024, aimed to renew the DMCSA’s legal framework and align it with current global trends in healthcare supply chain management. The Commissioner of the Ministry of Health expressed the state government’s determination to make policies that will enhance the health sector, and the Chairman House Committee on Health assured…
Khadijah Aliyu Open defecation is the act of passing faeces in fields, bushes, water bodies, markets, and any other open space available. Poor water sanitation and hygiene WASH facilities or open defecation is very vast and powerful to force all stakeholders sit up to make efforts to address the situation, as it Is increasingly becoming comprehensible that poor sanitation leads to poor health and unnecessary deaths, every people is dying due to water-related problems. A Research by UNICEF in 2012 indicates that, Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) increases life skills and mobilizes communities, governments, parents, and institutions to improve WASH…
The Kano state government KNSG has called on Nigerians to desist from open defecation saying it has a huge impact on human health and the environment. The state Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo, made the call during a road walk as part of activities to mark the 2024 International Toilet Day in Kano, which will be hosted by the Kano state government on 19th November. Celebrated on 19th November every year, the world toilet day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and reach the 3.5 billion people still living without safely…
Khadijah Aliyu Servicom, has kicked off a two-day seminar with the goal of enhancing service delivery standards across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The seminar aims to create a platform for stakeholders to share best practices, engage in peer reviews, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions to improve service effectiveness. In her opening remarks, Servicom’s National Coordinator and CEO, Nnena Akajemeli, emphasized the importance of prioritizing quality service delivery in MDAs. She highlighted that this two-day training is an annual strategy to fulfill the government’s mandate and ensure sectorial networking on service delivery. The seminar brought together high-volume service…
The Kano State government has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of its riverine communities by approving the procurement of life jackets. This move is aimed at protecting the lives and properties of people in areas prone to boat mishaps. According to the Information Officer, Ministry of Transportation, Ibrahim Adamu Kofar Nassarawa, the government has witnessed several boat accidents in local communities, necessitating immediate action. To address this, the government will distribute life jackets to riverine communities as part of its efforts to reduce boat mishaps. The ministry plans to collaborate with affected local governments to conduct a…
In a bid to enhance the transportation infrastructure of Kano State, the government has inaugurated a 30-member technical working committee to review and develop a comprehensive transport policy. The inauguration was conducted by the Commissioner of Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol. This initiative aims to address the challenges in the state’s transport sector and align its policies with modern realities, paving the way for a sustainable and efficient transport system. The Information Officer for the Ministry of Transportation, Ibrahim Adamu Kofar Nassarawa, noted that the committee’s formation is part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure an inclusive and participatory…
As Ondo State prepares for its off-cycle governorship election, President Bola Tinubu urges all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the elections. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga, made available to newsmen. APC Will Reclaim Edo Maintain Ondo Capture Anambra- Ganduje The statement explained that, President Tinubu anticipates a democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders. He hinted that, the President commends the Independent…
President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga made available to newsmen. The statement explained that Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive on Saturday. He hinted that his visit to Nigeria will be the first by an Indian prime minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, when the two nations established a strategic partnership. Bayo maintained that President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will seek to strengthen…
Residents of CBN quarters Hadejia Road Kano were thrown into deep shock following the drowning of a A 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, who fell into an abandoned well. The public relations officer Kano state fire service Saminu Yusif Abdullahi confirmed the tragedy to newsmen. According to him, the victim was driving a car belonging to the first wife of the Minister of Defense. He explained that, after dropping off guests at a nearby house, he stepped out of the vehicle to urinate, unaware of the abandoned well and debris in the area. Saminu pointed out that, the cover…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were among the dignitaries who witnessed the wedding of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s daughter, Dr. Aisha Rabiu Musa, to Fahad Mangal, son of business mogul Alhaji Dahiru Mangal. The wedding Fatiha took place at Emir Mohammad Sunusi’s Palace in Kano, with Chief Imam Professor Mohammad Sani Zaharaddeen officiating. The dowry was one million Naira. Other guests included former governors Ahmed Makarfi, Bukola Saraki, and Lucky Igbinedion, as well as traditional leaders from across the country.
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has offered immediate employment to Sham’unu Ishaq, a First Class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University who was discovered selling sachet water. This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the governor, Ibrahim Kaula in Katsina on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a video of Ishaq has been going around on social media, revealing that he was selling pure water to support his family. According to Mr Kaula, upon learning of Ishaq’s situation, Radda promptly directed his Special Assistant on Students Matters, Muhammad Nagaske, to verify…
Hukumar tace fina-finai da Dab’I ta Jahar tayi mamakin jawabin Dauda Kahutu Rarara dake cewa babu wata kotu da take neman shi a ta bakin wani da wata kafar yada labarai a Kano ta saka muryarsa da sunan yana magana da yawun mawakin. Tun a ranar 8/11/2024 kotun mai lamba 47 dake unguwar No-man’s-land a jahar Kano ta aikawa da mawakin takardar sammaci a ofishinsa dake kan titin gidan zoo a Kano kuma bayan rashi samun shi kotun ta kara tura mishi da sakon karta kwana ta hanyar Tex message tare da manhajar whatApp inda aka bukaci ya bayyana a…
A yau ne shugaban karamar hukumar Tarauni Alh Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad sekure ya jagoranci bikin rantsar da sabbin kansilolin masu gafaka a fannoni daban daban a dakin taro na Majalisar kansilolin yankin dake sakatariyar karamar hukumar Tarauni Shugaban karamar hukumar Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad yace wannan Wani mataki ne nuna jajircewar shugabancin karamar hukumar domin cigaba da samar da sabbin shugabanni masu kishin da cigaban al’umma. Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, ya bayyana cewa wannan rantsuwa na daga cikin kokarin gwamnatin sa na ganin an samu shugabanni nagari da zasu rika ba da shawara tare da gudanar da al’amuran gwamnati cikin gaskiya…
The Emir of Kano, His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing his death as a significant loss to the nation. During a condolence visit to the Defence Headquarters, the Emir extended his sympathies to the military authorities. He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the late General eternal rest and Aljannatul Firdaus. His Highness conveyed his heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the entire nation.
Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, has tasked newly posted Permanent Secretaries and a director to the Office of the Head of Service to uphold the principles of improved service delivery, discipline, and ethical conduct. The newly posted officials include Salisu Mustapha, from AGS-Cabinet office to the office of the Head of Service as Permanent Secretary Establishment , Salahuddeen Habib Isa from Special Duties-Cabinet office to the office of the Head Service as Permanent Secretary Human Resource, and Abdulkadir Shehu, Director Administration and General Services from Ministry for High Education also to the office of Head of Service as…