Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria is driving a transformative campaign to reshape the narrative around menstrual health in the country through its flagship initiative, Menstrual Health No Wahala (MH-NoW). The programme positions menstrual health as a critical public health concern and a matter of gender equality and human rights. MH-NoW Aims to Uplift 200,000 Girls From Period Poverty in Kano Operating across six key states Bauchi, Kano, Lagos, Nasarawa, Sokoto, and Akwa Ibom the MH-NoW programme aims to eliminate stigma, expand access to accurate information, and improve the availability of affordable menstrual hygiene products and services. The initiative focuses particularly…
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In a significant move to bridge educational gaps among nomadic communities, the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has launched a Mobile Classroom System to improve access to education for Fulani girls in Kano State. The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at Mumbayya House, Kano. AGILE Assesses 100 Girls With Cognitive, Developmental Disabilities The project specifically targets Fulani girls, many of whom have been unable to attend regular schools due to the frequent movement of their families and lack of accessible infrastructure. Speaking at the event, AGILE State Coordinator, Malam Mujtapha Aminu, explained…
Majalisar Malamai ta Jihar Kano ta bayyana cikakken goyon baya ga kokarin al’umma na rage aikata laifuka da kuma tabbatar da zaman lafiya da tsaro a fadin jihar. Shugaban Majalisar, Malam Ibrahim Khalil, ya bayyana hakan ne a lokacin da ya karɓi bakuncin tawagar ƙungiyar farar hula ta “San Makwabciyar ka” a ofishinsa da ke Kano. Council of Jumu’at Imams Supports Move to Regulate NGOs Malam Khalil ya jaddada muhimmancin haɗin gwiwa tsakanin shugabannin addini, ƙungiyoyin farar hula da hukumomin gwamnati wajen yaki da matsalolin tsaro. NILDS Hosts Prof. Gani’s Presentation on Almajiri School System Ya yaba da yadda ƙungiyar…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government has approved compulsory genotype testing for all intending couples before marriage across Jigawa State. State Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Youth Sports and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmad, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive Council meeting on Wednesday. He said, the Council approval is part of the State Government’s commitment to improving public health outcomes and addressing the growing concerns surrounding sickle cell disease (SCD) within the State communities. Governor Yusuf to Commission Free Sickle Cell Care Centre in Kano Musa explained that the Council has directed the Ministry…
Ƙabiru Haruna The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, has officially announced the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s educational landscape. This highly competitive examination, which took place on June 14, 2025, in Nigeria, Republic of Benin, and Togo, saw a total of 64,578 candidates register, with 61,290 sitting for the exam and 3,288 absent. 29,000 Students Sit For Nigeria’s 1st National TVET Entrance Exam Promoting Unity and Excellence Tagged “Pro-United,” the examination aims at promoting unity among students from diverse backgrounds across the country. Prof. Ahmad emphasized that the…
Farmers in Jigawa State have expressed fear of not being able to go back to farming due to the higher cost of fertiliser and losses recorded during dry season farming. Some of the rice farmers disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent on their preparation for the wet season farming. They explained that many farmers will not be able to go back to farming for the wet season because they are unable to recover from the huge losses suffered during the last dry season. CDA BUK Trains Women Farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture According to Malam Musa a farmer” Without…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State House of Assembly has cautioned against illegal tree felling, stressing the need to protect the environment across the state Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, made the warning at the official launching of 100,000 tree planting campaign tagged “Restore the Land, Unluck the opportunities”, organised by Partnership for Development Action (PADAC), held in Dutse. Environmental Sustainability Takes Center Stage As UNICEF, MoECC Launch Tree Planting Campaign He said that the cutting of trees has a direct negative impact on the environment, economic effects, social effects and global effects. The Speaker…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed into law the Bill for establishment of State Hisba Board, giving it a legal backing to function effectively. The bill was signed on Tuesday at Council Chambers of Government House, Dutse, the state capital. Kano Hisbah declares suspended Jigawa Commissioner Wanted The Governor explained that the process, which started eight years ago, was completed today to ensure the Board have a legal backing to operate effectively. According to him “We have signed into law the Hisba Bill, which establishes the Hisba Board as an official institution in Jigawa State”…
Ado Salisu To mark International Chess Day, Chess for Social Impact, a flagship of Mendlife Global Foundation, hosted the Abuja Elite Chess Meetup, blending competition with a fundraiser for Nigeria’s rising chess star, Tennyson Olisa. The event, held at Cafe One, Sterling Bank Plaza, Abuja brought together top players, enthusiasts, and philanthropists to support chess as a tool for unity and empowerment. This year’s theme, “Every Move Counts,” reflected the game’s strategy and the importance of each step in a young athlete’s journey. Founder Oto-obong Mendie (Cassandra) said the event was more than a tournament; it was about transformation through…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Baba Mohammed Azare, has disbursed over ₦37 million to families of police officers who died in active service. At a presentation ceremony held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, CP Azare handed over cheques totaling ₦37,280,296.36 to 33 beneficiaries, who are next-of-kin to the deceased officers. The disbursement was made on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, as part of the IGP’s Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Scheme. Speaking at the event, CP Azare described the gesture as a…