The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have officially handed over multi-million-naira climate-resilient facilities to the Jigawa State Government as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare, education, and sustainable development. The projects, commissioned in Chamo community of Dutse Local Government Area, include upgraded modern healthcare facilities and a new school structure. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting Governor Umar Namadi, alongside senior government officials, FCDO, and UNICEF representatives, inaugurated the projects during a colorful ceremony that marked a milestone in the state’s development drive. Speaking at the event, experts from…
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The Ajiyan Sokoto, Alhaji Umar I. Ajiya, has denied the rumours being peddled in some quarters that he plans to contest the Sokoto Governorship seat in 2027. In a statement on Monday by the Spokesman to the Ajiyan Sokoto, Bashir Ahmad Danmalam, blamed such rumours on the handwork of some disgruntled elements who do not wish Ajiya well and are also bent on causing disaffection between him and the Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto. Two Years Of Effective Leadership of Tajudeen Abbas As Speaker Danmalam noted that such insinuation aimed to discredit the traditional title holder who has…
Education Social and Health Mission, MESH, of the NSCIA had on July 1, 2025 announced the appointment of Dr. Aminu Hayatu, an acclaimed track recorder in evidence-based policy and programming for vulnerable groups and fragile communities, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective July 2025. Mr Hayatu’s unique integration of scholarly rigour, field-level program execution, and high-impact policy advocacy positions him to advance MESH’s mission at scale. EU, Sokoto Launch Child-Sensitive Social Protection Model Mr Hayatu is a recognized authority at the nexus of policy, conflict resolution, and development Holding a Ph.D. in Strategic Studies and an M.Sc. in Political…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has described literacy as a powerful tool for empowerment and a foundation for inclusive education that fosters equitable community development. The Vice Chancellor of BUK, Professor Haruna Musa, made the assertion during the 2025 International Literacy Day celebration and the induction of Professor Fatima Muhammad Umar into the university’s Hall of Fame. Kano Shines at 2025 AGILE Games with Medals in Sports, Digital Literacy Professor Musa noted that literacy goes beyond the ability to read and write, stressing that it opens doors of opportunity for individuals and communities to thrive. He commended the Department of Continuing…
The Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Bayero University Kano (BUK), has finalized preparations to host its maiden international conference. The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Dr. Abubakar Tabi’u, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the university. CDA BUK Hosts 5th International Conference on Drylands He explained that the three-day conference is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, September 9, to Thursday, September 11, 2025, at FEMS theatre, Centre of Excellence, BUK New Campus. According to Dr. Abubakar, the conference, themed “Transforming Public Policy, Public Finance and Governance for Sustainable Development in…
Tanimu Yakubu In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to ₦1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to ₦1,525. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this was not just recovery but the opening proof of his broader political economy: building Nigeria on three foundations credible currency, concrete infrastructure, and kilowatts of power. Currency reform was the first bold stroke. By floating the naira, clearing a $4 billion foreign exchange backlog, and bringing remittances into official channels, the government restored some measure of trust. For traders, it meant fewer shocks when pricing goods. For students abroad,…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has joined global leaders at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, an event widely regarded as a strategic gateway for unlocking new opportunities across the continent. On the sidelines of the Fair, Edun held high-level meetings with the President and Chairman of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah, as well as the Chair of IATF 2025, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Discussions centered on strengthening Nigeria’s trade integration agenda, expanding industrial capacity, and mobilising investments to support sustainable economic growth across Africa. Day two of the Fair…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing a National Arts, Cultural, Creative, Tourism and Sports Innovation Hub within the Moshood Abiola National Stadium precinct, Abuja. The MoU, signed in Abuja, aims to harness the creative, cultural, and sports sectors for national development, youth empowerment, and global visibility. The Hub will feature a range of facilities, including a National Museum of Arts and Culture, Entertainment Arena and Performance Centre, Youth Creative and Entrepreneurship Centre, Eco-Villas and Eco-Lodges, Family Recreational…
The Chairman, National Sports Commission NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has assured that the Commission will build on the success of the just-concluded 9th National Youth Games to reposition Nigeria’s sports sector as a key driver of the nation’s economy. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Games on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Mallam Dikko, who was represented by the Director of Grassroots Sports Development, Amaka Ashiofu, said the edition has opened a new wave in the sporting exploits of the Commission, and reaffirmed its commitment to implementing policies and programmes that will put sports on the right…
The Kano State Government KNSG has called on media practitioners to operate strictly within professional standards and ethical guidelines to safeguard the integrity of journalism from selfish interests. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the appeal while briefing newsmen in Kano. KNSG Partners UNESCO, Korea to Drive TVET Growth Speaking on recent reports concerning allegations against some government officials, handled the story fell short of established journalism standards. He emphasized that financial transactions in the present administration are conducted transparently and without the acts of fronting or demands for kickbacks that characterized previous governments.…