The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari,received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Armstrong Takang, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. The courtesy visit focused on strengthening collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in the gas and power value chain, as part of ongoing efforts to advance Nigeria’s energy sector. NNPC Gas Subsidiary to Build 46MMSCFD CNG & LNG Facilities During the meeting, both parties discussed strategic opportunities aimed at fostering shared value, national prosperity, and…
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The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, has commended the seamless conduct of the ongoing National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations in the state. Dr. Makoda made the remarks during a monitoring visit to the School for Arabic Studies (SAS) and Abdullahi Bayero College of Qur’anic Studies in Kano Municipality. Gov Yusuf Pays Over 3BN for Secondary School Students to Sit for NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS Final-year students of Arabic and Islamic schools across Nigeria sat for their Islamic Studies paper as part of the core subjects of the examination. The Commissioner expressed satisfaction with…
As part of ongoing efforts to boost maternal and child health in Kano, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has called on the state government, KNSG, to increase paid maternity leave days to better protect maternal and infant health and promote exclusive breastfeeding. Speaking during the launch of the first round of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) in Madobi LGA Kano. Kano Provides Free Maternity Kits Cesarian Surgeries to Women The Chief UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, emphasised the importance of supportive workplace policies for mothers, especially in the early stages of…
The Kano State Government KNSG has flagged off the first round of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) with the distribution of 6,000 delivery packs and 500 Caesarean section (C/S) kits to health facilities across the state. Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, presided over the official launch ceremony held at Birji Primary Health Centre in Madobi Local Government Area. He described MNCH Week as a week of extensive healthcare services delivered to the state’s growing population, particularly in rural and underserved communities across all 44 Local Government Areas. He…
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF Nigeria, has officially announced the appointment of Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef as its new Country Representative, bringing over two decades of global humanitarian and development experience to one of the agency’s largest country programs. Wafaa succeeds her tenure in Somalia, where she led UNICEF’s efforts in advancing child rights and delivering lifesaving services amid one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises. Her appointment to Nigeria signals a renewed focus on strategic leadership and program delivery to improve the lives of millions of children nationwide. Kano Advances Climate-Resilient Edu With FCDO/UNICEF Support UNICEF described…
The Kano State Government KNSG in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (PACE), has officially launched its Climate Change Policy, marking a bold step toward environmental sustainability and resilient development. The policy was unveiled during a high-level event held at the Armani Event Centre in Kano. MoECC, PACE Organizes Sessions to Finalize Climate Change Plan Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the launch, the Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Farouk, described the policy as a “major milestone” in repositioning Kano as a progressive sub-national actor in climate governance. He explained that, designed as a strategic…
Amurka na shirin hana ƴan Nijeriya zuwa haihuwa a ƙasar Ofishin Jakadancin Amurka da ke Najeriya ya fitar da gargaɗi cewa duk wani mai neman biza da aka gano cewa tafiyarsa zuwa ƙasar ta haihuwa ce da nufin samawa jaririn da za a haifa takardar shaidar zama ɗan ƙasa to za a hana shi shiga ƙasar. Wannan gargaɗi ya fito ne ta shafin na X @USinNigeria a yau Litinin. Ofishin jakadancin ya jaddada cewa jami’an bayar da biza za su ƙi amincewa da buƙatun biza idan sun fahimci cewa babban dalilin tafiyar mutum shi ne haihuwa a Amurka. Daily Nigerian…
Ramatu Garba A Non-Governmental Organisation, Bridge Connect Africa Initiative(BCAI), has trained 50 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and women at risk in Kano State on recognising and responding to various forms of GBV. The participants, all women, were selected across seven local government areas of the state – Dawakin Tofa, Bichi, Garko, Rimini Gado, Dawakin Kudu, Minjibir and Kumbtoso LGA. AGILE Project Empowers Kano Girls With GBV Awareness The two-day training themed: “Promoting Women’s Economic Growth Against Violence through Sustainable Practices in Kano”. Speaking at the event, Ms Makkiyya Suleiman, the project team lead, said the programme was organised to…
President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the US from the United Nations body that deals with education, science and culture UNESCO for a second time, citing an ideological agenda that it says doesn’t serve US national interests. “President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO – which supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for in November,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said. “This President will always put America First and ensure our country’s membership in all international organizations aligns with our national interests.” State Department…
Nigeria and other African nations, as well as the United Nations have called for collective action, shared purpose and determination to combat food insecurity both on the continent and globally. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who joined other African leaders at the opening session of the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, said Nigeria is scaling its agricultural drive with modern technology such as Artificial Intelligence, geospatial analytics and satellite-driven climate intelligence to end food insecurity in the country. WOFAN Urges Journalists to Promote Peace,Food Security in Nig He said that…