The Niger State Government has commenced plans to digitally map all private health facilities across the state as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare regulation, improve planning and enhance access to quality healthcare services. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA) and the Niger State Geographic Information System (NiGIS). The collaboration was announced during an advocacy visit by the management of NiGIS to the NiSPHFA headquarters in Minna. Speaking during the meeting, the Executive Chairman of NiSPHFA, Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, described the initiative as a significant step towards addressing…
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The Kano State House of Assembly says it will intensify efforts through quality legislation and effective oversight to enhance the education sector and align it with global standards. The Chairman, House Committee on Higher Education, Ali Lawan, gave the assurance during an oversight visit to the Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Arts and Remedial Studies, Tudun Wadan Dan Kade. MTQ Seeks KDSG Support to Strengthen Qur’anic Education Ali Lawan said the committee was determined to work with relevant stakeholders to address the challenges facing the institution. He disclosed that the committee would invite the Commissioner for Higher Education and other…
The Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his administration’s support for media development and commitment to strengthening journalism in the state. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Kano, attended by members of the State Executive Council and other senior government officials. Kano Online Chapel Hosts Workshop to Boost Credibility in Journalism The Chapel said the recognition was in appreciation of the state government’s partnership in promoting professional journalism, including facilitating the…
Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Temitope Joseph, has been elected Continental President for Africa of the International School Sport Federation (ISF). The election took place during the 2026 ISF General Assembly held in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 21, with delegates from 82 countries participating and 79 votes cast. ABU Revamps Sports Directorate with Strategic Appointments According to the NSSF, Joseph becomes the first woman to hold the position and the first African to occupy the office since the establishment of the ISF. Joseph has served as President of the NSSF since 2020 and was…
The Kano State House of Assembly has recommitted the Kano State Electricity Bill 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a state-owned electricity agency to drive independent power development. The decision followed the consideration of the bill at the Committee of the Whole during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Reliable Electricity Critical to Healthcare Reform Agenda-Minister Speaking to newsmen shorty after sitting, the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, said once assented to by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the law would provide for the establishment of an electricity agency to be headed by a Managing…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has warned members of the public against paying money to anyone claiming to facilitate registration for the state’s mass wedding programme, describing such demands as fraudulent. The Deputy Commander-General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Kano. Kano Mass Wedding: 3,000 Couples Face Mandatory Medical Tests He said the board had received reports that some individuals were extorting prospective beneficiaries despite the Kano State Government’s decision to fully sponsor the programme. Dr. Aminuddeen stressed that neither the Hisbah Board nor the Kano State Government had authorised anyone to collect…
The Nigerian Navy says it has uncovered nine illegal refining sites comprising 23 dugout pits in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday in Abuja. Kano Deputy Governor Urges Navy Graduates to Uphold Discipline Mr Folorunsho said that the sites were uncovered during an operation carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. According to him, during the operation, personnel uncovered nine illegal refining sites comprising 23 dugout pits, with 18 of the pits containing an estimated…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians that the ₦100 and ₦200 banknotes remain valid legal tender despite their reduced circulation across the country. Nigerian Investment Opportunities According to Ireporter Online, Cardoso attributed the scarcity of the lower-denomination notes to the increasing adoption of digital payment platforms, changing consumer spending habits, and the dynamics of currency demand and supply rather than any decision by the apex bank to withdraw them. Alleged Fraudulent Acts: CSO Protests At CBN, Submits Petition Against Bank Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday,…
The Plateau State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) Project in collaboration with Livestock Genetic Africa Limited, has commenced stakeholder sensitisation ahead of the planned statewide Mass Artificial Insemination (AI) Programme aimed at improving livestock productivity. The initiative is designed to enhance the genetic quality of livestock, increase meat and milk production, and strengthen the livestock value chain through the adoption of modern breeding technologies. Kano Assembly Calls for Transfer of L-PRES Project to Ministry of Livestock The sensitisation brought together livestock farmers, pastoralists, traditional rulers, extension workers and community leaders to educate them on the objectives, benefits and implementation…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 fake workers across several federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), in a payroll fraud that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of naira. The anti-graft agency said it recovered about N942 million allegedly linked to fraudulent salary payments made to the fictitious employees. Kano Adopts Technology to End Ghost Workers, Improve Salary Payments According to BBC Pidgin, Musa Aliyu, chairman of the ICPC, said the discovery followed an investigation launched by the commission in 2024 after it detected irregularities in pension payments. The commission described fake…