Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has officially inaugurated Nigeria’s first National EdTech Strategy in a joint event between the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy,with support from international development partners. Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa emphasized that this is the first phase of a broader, ambitious digital education plan aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The strategy aims to expand access to quality education, especially for the country’s large population of out-of-school children and youth, by leveraging educational technology (EdTech). “This is a big…
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The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to enhance public awareness of its services and programmes. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this known while receiving the North-West Regional Coordinator of the NEPC, Hajiya Amina Abdulmalik, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Dangote Refinery Exports Two Cargoes Of Jet Fuel To Saudi Comrade Waiya noted with concern that many residents of the state are unaware of the various opportunities and services offered by the Council, which…
The Kano State Chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association has paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, in preparation for the upcoming International Day of Spinal Cord Injury, scheduled for September 5. During the visit, the Chairman of the association, Abdulraman Uba Daushe, said the program aims to raise awareness among spinal cord injury victims on proper self-care and long-term management. Kano CSOs Urge Peaceful Eid Celebrations, Commend Security Agencies He also stressed the importance of educating the public on how to handle accident victims to prevent secondary injuries during emergency response. “The…
In a bid to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in the fight against poverty, the Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, has commenced courtesy visits to prominent business philanthropists across the state. During a recent visit to Alhaji Sadiq Dan Gaske, a notable business mogul in Dawanau Market, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Ministry and the private sector in supporting the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. 2026 IWD Iftar: Dr. Magashi Hosts MWAN, Women-Led Humanitarian Organizations in Kano According to a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Halima Sani Gadanya,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd has officially ruled out sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, announced this at a company-wide town hall meeting on Tuesday at the NNPC Towers, Abuja. NNPC, MOFI Explore Strategies to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Sector He stated that the position isn’t a shift. Rather, it is informed by ongoing detailed technical and financial reviews of the Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri refineries. The ongoing review indicates that the…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) expresses deep concern over reports that Mr. Shehu Ahmed Buwayi, a resident of Azare, Bauchi State, is currently being targeted for arrest following an article he published criticising the administrative conduct of the Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau (SAZU). CITAD Applauds NCC’s Bold Move to Modernize Telecom Licensing According to credible sources, the University’s Vice Chancellor is allegedly working in collaboration with the Bauchi State Department of State Services (DSS) to track down Mr. Buwayi for exercising his constitutional right to freedom of expression. This is an alarming abuse of…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has recorded a major milestone in its anti-crime efforts, securing 23 convictions for various offences between January and July 2025. The convictions—ranging from two weeks to three years imprisonment—covered offences such as stealing, assault, burglary, felony, and escape from lawful custody. CP Azare Assumes Duty, Vows to Tackle Crime in Akwa Ibom The CP noted that the convictions reflect the Command’s strategic focus on professional investigation, diligent prosecution, and adherence to constitutional due process. The positive impact of these convictions has been particularly…
Kano State’s major urban beautification and renewal initiative under the administration of Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf has received a major boost following its endorsement by the Ministry for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPM&E). During a recent monitoring tour of eight key infrastructure sites across Kano metropolis, the HCommissioner of MPPPM&E, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work. Kano Govt Unveils Compensation Plan For Tal’udu Overpass The projects inspected include two strategic flyovers at Dan Agundi and Tal’udu Roundabout; road reconstruction works at Abbas Road, Zungeru Road, Dan Dinshe; the Kofar Waika–Unguwar Dabai–Yan…
The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed delight over the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, former Managing Director of the Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), as the new Commissioner of Information by the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani. In a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Abdulgafar Alabelewe, and Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga, the NUJ described the appointment as a welcome development and a step in the right direction, given Maiyaki’s track record of professionalism, humility, and teamwork spanning over two decades in the journalism profession. The…
Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have embarked on a seven-day warning strike, ignoring appeals from the Federal Government. The industrial action, which kicked off at midnight Wednesday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14. Brazil-Nigeria Deal to Transform Pharma Industry, Medical Workforce Morakinyo Rilwan, the National Chairman of NANNM-FHI, said on Tuesday that the government failed to engage meaningfully with the association during the negotiation window. According to him, the strike became inevitable due to the government’s silence on critical demands, which include an upward review…