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Khadijah Aliyu The Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decided to boycott all assignments and activities related to the Kano State Government, effective immediately. In a statement signed by the chairman Alhaji Amina Ahmed Garko and made available to newsmen in Kano. RELATED: Kano State Gov. Correspondents’ Chapel Meet to Resolve Impasse He explained that, the  decision was taken in response to the persistent and unacceptable mistreatment of members of the chapel in the state by the government and its agents while discharging their primary assignments. “Despite our efforts to engage…

The Kano state  government KNSG has commenced the review of it’s 1964 education law to improve the quality of education. Declaring open a three day workshop, Kano state commissioner for  higher education Dr. Yusuf Kofar Mata explained that the review of the education law which was enacted in 1964 was long overdue. He pointed out that the strategic move was aimed at enhancing the quality of education, fostering critical thinking, and equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic world. SIMILAR: KNSG PLANE Organizes 3 Day Education Sector Review meeting The commissioner emphasized the importance of a…

Professor Usman Mohammed As my student  at the University of Abuja 25 years ago.  I discovered that many of our female students from the Northern part of Nigeria, came to read courses that might not have to bear serious issues with their practices in their matrimonial homes. Aisha came with the zeal and enthusiastic efforts to read Law. Coming from Zaria in Kaduna State, with solid backing of her father having been an orphan with little support from an average polygamous family. SIMILAR: A Tribute To A Rare Gem Late Alhaji Lawal Saulawa 1944-2024 Her father understood his precarious position…

Khadijah Aliyu We write to extend our deepest sympathies to all Bakorians, Class of 92  and the immediate/extended family of our dear Sister and Mother Aisha Saidu Abubakar. We stand with you at this trying moment and take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family she left behind. SIMILAR: A TRIBUTE TO MY LATE STUDENT BARRISTER AISHA SAIDU We know that you will greatly miss her, however, we urge you not to mourn like those without hope as death is an inevitable point in our journey back to our Maker. May Allah SWT grant…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Kano State School of Health Technology, organized a public lecture for students of Environmental Sciences to commemorate World Environment Day. The lecture, themed “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” was held at the School of Hygiene Kano. The principal school of hygiene Malam Jamilu Shaibu Muhammad represented by the vice principal admin Malam Sirajo Jinjiri Gaya, emphasized the importance of public sensitization on environmental health issues. He urged participants to utilize the knowledge to create a more environmentally friendly environment, prevent the spread of transmissible diseases, and promote…

Hannatu Suleiman Abba  The Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education ( CHRICED) judiciously continues Anti corruption Project phase 2 in Kano state. CHRICED Executive Director Comrade Ibrahim zikirullahi  represented by CHRICED senior programs officer, Mr Adewoye Omoniyi said, Community-Driven Anti-Corruption Initiative project in Kano aims to provide an avenue for dialogue between the constituents and their representatives in governance . SIMILAR: Abdulaziz Ganduje Visits Kano Anti Corruption Commission Chair. “However, The project will get rid of corruption by ensuring transparency and accountability as well as holding legislators responsible, and accountable on constituency projects in the state” Abdulrashid Adamu…

The Kano State Ministry of Education, Adolescent Girls’ Initiative and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in collaboration with Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) organized a workshop for Imams to develop key messages on Girls’ Education. Speaking at the event, The state commissioner of education represented by the director of monitoring and evaluation Yusha’u Hamza pointed out that AGILE is working with the ministry to ensure enrollment retention and completion of girls’ education.  SIMILAR: CSACEFA SOF Organizes Two Day Workshop For 40 teachers He stressed that AGILE is intervening across 19 local governments but the effect is felt throughout…

Ramatu Garba A Non Governmental Organization, HortiNigeria, under a Dutch-funded horticultural program has expressed determination to assist no fewer than 60,000 farmers to tackle Tuta Absoluta(tomato ebola) in Kano and other North West states. The Sector Coordinator and Business to Business linkage HortiNigeria, Mr Abdullahi Umar, made the disclosure during the integrated Pest Management (IPM) Campaign at the demonstration site in Gidan Kwari, Bunkure local government Kano. SIMILAR: Tuta Absoluta:HortiNigeria launches campaign in Kano He said the campaign aimed at shedding light on innovative solutions and strategies like the use of tutasan and pheromone traps, mulching and neem oil bio…

The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) Kano State coordinating office is set to unveil a new project, Early Child Learning Advancement Programme (e-CLAP). The Kano state CSACEFA coordinator Dr Auwalu Halilu made the disclosure during a monthly meeting of the coalition. READ ALSO: AGILE CSACEFA partner to Enlighten Imams on Girls Education He explained that the project is expected to be unveiled soon at SUBEB headquarters. According to him the e-CLAP initiative focuses on improving learning outcomes and increasing educational equity for early grade children and ensuring that every child has a right to accessible quality…

Academic activities were put on hold in public primary and secondary schools visited in Lagos today.  The students who started arriving the schools premises as early as 7am were asked to go back home at about 8am when their teachers informed them that there would not be teaching and learning today due to the ongoing labour strike. READ ALSO: Nation Wide Strike: Bayelsa Workers Shun Offices One of such schools is Olorunfunmi secondary school Idimu, under Alimosho local government area of Lagos state.  In an interview with the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Lagos State, Mr. Akintayo Hassan , parents…

Workers in Bayelsa State stayed away from their offices in total compliance with the indefinite strike called by national leaderships of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. The NLC and TUC are locked in dispute with the Federal Government over a new minimum wage and electricity tariffs on consumers. READ ALSO: Nasarawa NLC Join Nationwide Strike Socio economic activities in Yenagoa and other parts of the State have been paralyzed as a result of the action by organised Labour. It was total compliance by public sector workers in Bayelsa State on day one of the indefinite strike called…

The organised labour in Nasarawa State had totally complied with the ongoing nationwide strike as directed by the national headquarters. Speaking to newsmen after the monitoring the exercise, the State NLC Chairman Comrade Ismaila Okoh said all the affiliates of the union in the state had complied and withdrew their services as directed by their national leaders. READ MORE: Breaking:Organized Labour declares indefinite Nationwide Strike He explained that, the strike was due to the level of un-seriousness by the federal government on the issue of the new minimum wage and increase in the electricity tariff. Comrade Isma’ila Okoh pointed out…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has revoked the licence of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. The Apex bank made the announcement in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali. READ ALSO: NIMC Unveils National ID Card With Payment Features “The action has become necessary due to the bank’s breach of Section 12 (1) of BOFIA, 2020. The Board and Management of the bank have not been able to improve the bank’s financial performance, a situation which constitutes a threat to financial stability”, the document reads in part. According to the statement, the step…

Amidst the ongoing nationwide strike, the Labour Union has shut down the national grid leaving the nation in blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria confirmed the development in a press statement signed by the GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. According to the document, the national grid was shut down at about 2.19am this morning, June 3, 2024. “At about 1:15 am this morning, the Benin Transmission Operator under the Independent System Operations unit of TCN reported that all operators were driven away from the control room and that staff that resisted were beaten while some were wounded in the course…

The Federal Government has, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC, summoned a meeting of the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage for tomorrow, June 4. It is gathered that tomorrow’s meeting will be by 10 am. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Kano Inaugurates Committee on New Minimum Wage According to sources, the government is alarmed by the level of compliance and participation by workers in the first day of the indefinite nation. READ MORE: Breaking News:Tinubu Approves N70,000 New Minimum Wage

Maimuna O. Yusuf Senator Natasha H Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, on Sunday, flagged off the construction of new schools in Osara for the Hausa/Fulani community. She equally flagged off the reconstruction and remodeling of Abdul Azeez Atta Memorial College, Okene (AAAMCO). The senator mentioned that the reconstruction and remodeling of AAAMCO aims to elevate the school to one of the most advanced secondary schools in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Eid-ul-Kabir: Senator Natasha Distributes Rams in Kogi Central The reconstruction project includes the complete renovation and upgrade of all deteriorated structures within the school. It also involves the construction of…

The Kano state-led accountability mechanism (KanSLAM) has been urged to advocate for the timely release of funds for proper budget implementation. The state team lead Kano FCDO lafiya program Alhaji Abdulkadir Salisu Kabara made the call while declaring open a two-day mid-year workshop. READ MORE: KanSLAM Advocates Increase Timely Release Of Health Budget According to him, as an accountability platform kanSLAM should focus more attention on releases as well as a spot check to ensure proper utilization of funds. Abdulkadir pointed out that, another important aspect of kanSLAM advocacy is the issue of replacement after retirement, as a large percentage…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the sum of N494,000 national minimum wage being demanded by organized labour, which cumulatively amounts to the sum of N9.5 trillion bill, is capable of destabilizing the economy and jeopardizing the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Idris stated this at a news conference in Abuja in response to the threat by the organized labor to embark on strike if their demands were not met. READ MORE: Breaking News:Tinubu Approves N70,000 New Minimum Wage He said the offer of N60,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government, which translates to…

The African Health Budget Network AHBN in consortium with the African Field Epidemiology Network ACEPEP is currently implementing the Zero Dose Learning Hub in Nigeria and has established Communities of Practice (CoP) in Bauchi, Borno, Kano, and Sokoto. The CoP will support the state governments to accelerate the progress in improving immunization coverage, particularly in reaching the Zero Dose Children, by influencing budgetary allocation, releases, and utilization using advocacy to demand accountability and transparency. SIMILAR: AMG KNSG Strengthens Ties to Empower 225 Repentant Youths Implementation of the Community of Practice in Kano State will support the state government and its…

Naziru Idris Ya’u In a bid to support and empower its citizens, the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced a special scholarship program for indigent law graduates law who are yet to attend law school.  The Executive Secretary Kano State Scholarship Board, Alhaji Kabiru Haruna Getso,made the disclosure during an interview with journalists to commemorate one-year anniversary of Governor Abba Kabir led administration. He highlighted that Kano State has been recognized by the federal government as one of the top states in terms of providing scholarships to its citizens.  Alhaji Kabiru high…