The Federal Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) in the areas of research, vaccine production, drug development, and the fight against tropical diseases. Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the KIRCT headquarters in Kano. Education Research Team Organizes Seminar on Covid-19 In Nig. Professor Mustapha said the visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between NBRDA and KIRCT to address national challenges through advanced research. “As a key agency responsible for biotechnology research and development across priority sectors such…
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Kabiru Haruna In a renewed drive to strengthen the safety of learning environments nationwide, the Safe Schools Unit of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), under the coordination of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, convened an Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting on the Safe Schools Programme, chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan. While commending the Safe Schools Unit for its steadfast commitment to protecting schools, students, and teachers, Mr. Enitan emphasized that the meeting aimed to advance the objectives of the Safe Schools Programme through strategic coordination, progress evaluation, and forward planning. He stressed that ensuring the safety…
Sarkin Hausawan Arewa kuma Ambasadan Zaman Lafiya, Mai martaba Alhaji Balarabe Tatari, ya aike da sakon ta’aziyya dangane da rasuwar tsohon Shugaban Ƙasa, Janar Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), da fitaccen attajirin kasuwanci, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, tare da Malam YanKaba da Liman Malam Mansur. Ambasada Tatari, wanda kuma shi ne shugaban Zauren Kantin Kwari da kuma shugaban Gidajen Kasuwar Kantin Kwari, ya bayyana cewa rasuwar wadannan fitattun mutane babban gibi ne ba kawai ga jihar Kano ba, har ma da arewacin Najeriya da ma nahiyar Afirka gaba ɗaya. Labari Cikin Hotuna:Aisha Buhari ta Koma KD Domin yin Takaba A cewarsa, Janar…
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change MoECC through its legal representative, Barrister Bahijjah H. Aliyu, has successfully secured the conviction of Ibrahim Abubakar for violating pollution control and public health regulations. Abubakar was apprehended by police patrol officers in the Tukuntawa Gidan Radio area for illegally burning used vehicle tyres—an act that releases hazardous toxins into the atmosphere, endangering both human health and the environment. NDLEA secures conviction of 4 drug traffickers in Kano Acting on complaints from concerned residents, Director of Pollution Control, Ibrahim Nasir, led an inspection of the area, which resulted in the case…
The Joint Clusters of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State have strongly refuted a recent media report alleging that the group criticized the Kano State Government over the delay in establishing a Disability Commission. The report, published by an online news platform on July 30, 2025, carried the headline “NGOs Stakeholders Slam Kano Over Disability Commission” and was accompanied by a banner image from a stakeholder engagement meeting held earlier in the month. NCPWD Empowers NSCDC Officers to Enforce Disability Anti-Discrimination Act In a swift reaction, the leadership of the Joint Clusters described the publication as misleading, inaccurate, and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni in Rivers State. Prof. Don Mon Baridam, from the South-South, is the pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, while Prof. Chinedu Mmom, also from the South-South, will serve as the vice-Chancellor. Baridam is a professor of Management with a specialisation in Organisational Behaviour. He previously taught at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State. Saro-Wiwa: CAPPA Demands Full Reparations, Cleanup of Ogoni Land Mmom is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental…
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in partnership with the Center for African-American Research Studies (CAARS), convened the First African Conference on climate Justice at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The Conference, themed “Strategic Access, Mobilisation, and Equitable Allocation of Global Climate Funds for Vulnerable Populations,” brought together academicians, policymakers, civil society actors, traditional rulers, and international development experts. Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, the Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State, Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka welcomed participants to what he described as a landmark international conference on climate justice.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Mr. Adeniyi’s tenure, originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, will now continue until August 31, 2026. This extension is intended to allow Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate key reforms and oversee the completion of several critical initiatives of the Tinubu administration, including: The ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; Full implementation of the National Single Window Project; and Nigeria’s effective participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol. President Tinubu commends Mr.…
Ahmad Fouad In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective leadership is vital for success. A proactive leader anticipates challenges, takes initiative, and inspires their team to achieve greatness. Therefore, proactive leadership is essential for thriving in today’s fast-paced environment. Effective leadership requires anticipating challenges, inspiring teams, and driving innovation to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. In Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape, Abba Kabir Yusuf (AKY) stands out as a transformative leader. AKY’s dedication and commitment to public service have profoundly impacted Kano State, cementing a legacy that will inspire future generations. As a proactive leader, AKY exemplifies key qualities: clear vision, strategic…
Sani Haruna In a significant boost to educational development in Katsina State, the Abubakar Marketer Foundation has disbursed ₦3 million in scholarships to 100 students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), all of whom are indigenes of Dutsinma Local Government Area. The scholarship ceremony, held at the Dutsinma Local Government Secretariat, was flagged off by the Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Kabir Shema Abdulsalam. FUDMA Student Killed by JTF, Sparking Protests, Road Blockage He described the initiative as a timely and commendable intervention aimed at supporting underprivileged youths in accessing quality tertiary education during the 2025/2026 academic session. “This initiative…