Kaduna State has projected Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda to the global stage, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth, security, and international collaboration. During a Special Side Event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, themed “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Blueprint for Sustainable Growth.” Addressing participants, Kaduna state governor Malam Uba Sani highlighted the bold and transformative reforms championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda. These reforms, described as a fundamental realignment of governance, are aimed at restoring public trust, rebuilding investor confidence, and setting Nigeria on a sustainable…
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The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders in the livestock industry as part of efforts to achieve food security and economic diversification. The Minister made this known during a courtesy visit to the Coordination Centre of Admiralty Integrated Farms Limited (ADIFAL), a subsidiary of Navy Holdings Limited. Welcoming the Minister, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Navy Holdings Limited, Rear Admiral Zakariyyah Shaku Muhammad, emphasized the critical role of livestock development in tackling food insecurity, creating jobs, and diversifying the economy. He assured the Minister…
Kaduna State University KASU joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Peace, bringing together scholars, security agencies, civil society organizations, and students under the theme “Act Now For A Peaceful World”. The event emphasized urgent collective action to foster peace in homes, communities, and society at large. In her welcome address, the Director of the Centre for Gender Studies, Dr. Deborah Bijimi highlighted the university’s commitment to promoting peace, inclusivity, and mutual respect through academics, research, and community outreach. She encouraged participants to reflect on their roles as peacebuilders and announced an upcoming conference by the Centre…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris , has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education in Nigeria, stressing the need to prioritize skills over paper qualifications. The Minister gave this assurance when he received the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Mohammed Bugaje, and executives of the Creative Media Sector Skills Council, led by its Chairperson, Hajiya Fatima Haliru, in Abuja. NBTE Begins Accreditation of 11 Programmes at ABCOAD Kano Idris described the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) as…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has stated that Nigerians are proud of the APC’s administration under President Bola Ahmad Tinubu and are ready to re-elect him again in the 2027 general election, citing the ongoing developmental projects across the country. He stated this while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 4+4 Tinubu/Namadi Mobilisation Group held at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse. Kwankwaso: The Northern Titan Tinubu Needs for 2027 Represented by his special assistant on Political matters Hon. Lawan Garba, urged the group to focus on enlightening the public about the projects and programs delivered…
The Minister of Defence, Dr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged graduating officers of the Air War College (AWC) to embrace innovation, foresight, and proactive leadership in addressing the realities of modern conflict. Represented by the Chief of defence staff General Christopher Musa, the Minister reminded participants of Air War Course 11/2025 that they are “frontline thinkers and doers” within Nigeria’s security architecture. He also commended the College’s contribution to regional defence cooperation, highlighted by the participation of officers from Cameroon, Botswana, and Morocco. In his remarks, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, urged the…
The Kano State Government KNSG has distributed admission letters to students transitioning from junior to senior secondary schools. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at Maryam Aloma Girls’ Secondary School, Kano, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to free and quality education as well as mobilizing community support for educational development. Dr. Makoda highlighted reforms introduced by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, including teacher recruitment, school renovations, and provision of teaching materials, describing them as part of a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the education sector. He attributed Kano’s emergence as…
Adamu Yusuf The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has restated the commitment of Northern Governors to repositioning the company as a unifying economic institution for the region. Governor Zulum, stated this when visited the headquarters of the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) in Kaduna. Gov Zulum Visits Monguno IDPs, Vows Improved Living Conditions The governor who also serves as Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) Implementation Committee on the Restructuring of NNDC, was received by the company’s board and management. His visit followed an earlier meeting between the committee and the NNDC Board of Directors…
Robert Egbe Nigeria’s decision to earmark SIN taxes levies on alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks for health financing, signals a firm commitment to prioritising citizens’ health. It also aligns with long-standing calls from Nigerian public health advocates and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The move could not be timelier. Earlier this year, a major investigation revealed that Nigerians spend about N1.92 trillion (roughly $1.26 billion) annually seeking treatment for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). CISLAC Organizes Workshop on Tobacco Taxation Almost 30 percent of deaths in the country are linked to NCDs, with tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks among the biggest culprits.…
Sani Haruna Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma, has organised a maiden National Conference on Technical Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at promoting self-reliance and sustainable development. The Information Officer and Director of Establishment, Mukhtar Balangogo, confirmed this in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina. Africa’s Sustainable Dev Tops Agenda at BUK Public Admin Conference Themed “Role of Technical Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Self-Reliance for Sustainable Development,” the conference brought together stakeholders to explore the intersection of education, technology, and innovation. In his remarks, the Provost of the College, Dr. Ismaila Ado Funtua, described the event…