The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) celebrated a historic milestone on Thursday with the graduation of the first cohort from its Skills Acquisition Centre in Karu, Abuja. The event marked the culmination of intensive vocational training for 100 women, all wives of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) personnel. The graduation ceremony was held in a festive atmosphere, with guests welcomed to an exhibition of the trainees’ work, including products from training in ICT, tailoring, hairdressing, adire making, catering, makeup, bag and bedding design, and more. In her welcome remarks, Mrs. Jane Itotoh highlighted the programme’s role in promoting self-reliance among women…
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The attention of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has been drawn to a misleading document currently circulating on social media and other platforms. The document, which purports to be an official guideline on the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) Repayment Table, falsely claims to be issued and signed by the management of FGSHLB. Arc. Dangiwa: Championing Affordable Housing Solutions in Nig. The Board wishes to categorically state that the said document was not authorized or released by the FGSHLB. It is unauthorized, inaccurate, and should be disregarded. FGSHLB remains committed to transparency, accountability,…
President Bola Tinubu urged the new NNPC board to consolidate the gains of the ongoing economic reforms, which have attracted commendations for the resilience and competitiveness of the Nigerian economy. At the inauguration of the NNPC Limited Board at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President said he selected the board members painstakingly to ensure quality leadership. “When I started searching, it took a while to come up with the kind of character that you represent. You represent the best in the industry, and I have set goals for you. “You have the reputation, resourcefulness and experience to…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has decried the misuse of Artificial Intelligence for creating and disseminating deepfake videos depicting public officials in compromising situations. The Minister made this statement on Friday while receiving the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya, during a courtesy visit to his office. FG Working On Issues Raised Protest Unnecessary- Info. Minister He acknowledged that Artificial Intelligence has the potential to be used for both positive and negative purposes. “We see how AI can be used both positively and negatively. You could be sitting right here, and…
The Kano state executive council on its 2nd Special Meeting held on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 presided over by under Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the release of Twenty billion three hundred and sixty four million, two hundred and eighty nine thousand, seven hundred and nine naira, eighty nine kobo for the execution of key infrastructure and public service projects across the state. Kano Govt Disburses N600m Compensation to Erosion Victims According to a statement by the commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Council approved the revocation and re-award of contract for the…
Amnesty International has raised concern over the continued detention of Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif by the Zamfara State Police Command, despite reports that she requires urgent medical treatment following her abduction. In a statement posted Friday on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the organization urged Nigerian authorities to ensure her safety, noting that the Sokoto State Police are demanding her transfer to their custody—a move Amnesty says could endanger her life. Nation Wide Protest:CITAD Condems Crack Down On Protesters “Right now, the life of Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif is in danger. The Nigerian authorities must guarantee her safety,” Amnesty International said.…
The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti- Corruption Commission (JSPCACC)has dragged Managing Director Jigawa Savings and Loans Nigeria Limited, Mr Babandi Isah to Court over alleged misappropriation of funds. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Director, Education & Public Relations, Yusuf Suleiman, issued to newsmen. Jigawa Anti-Corruption Commission Recovers N300m Public Funds He said, the move follow a petition over alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of funds belonging to the Bank. According to the statement ” the commission is currently investigating a complaint of alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of funds belonging to the Jigawa…
The Kano state fire service says two individuals lost their lives while two others were rescued in separate water-related incidents at Kumbotso local government area. In the first incident, which occurred around 9:36 a.m. near Ring Road opposite Dorayi Babba, two men drowned while pursuing a third man into a ditch. Abandoned Well Claims Life: 60-Year-Old Man drowns in Kano The Fire Service received a distress call from a citizen, Garba Sani, reporting the emergency. Firefighters from the service headquarters responded promptly to the scene, where they found two men Saifullahi Muhammad (27) and Halifa Abdullahi (29) unconscious. Both were…
Ado Salisu In a significant boost to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, Saudi Arabia has launched a free eye care outreach program at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos State. The initiative, part of the “Saudi Noor” ophthalmic volunteer campaign organized by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), runs from May 20 to 27, 2025. The program provides residents with access to essential ophthalmologic services, including eye screenings, cataract surgeries with intraocular lens implants, treatment for refractive errors, and free prescription eyeglasses. The outreach is being carried out under the directive of Saudi Arabia’s monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has signed a new agreement with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP). The agreement marks a renewed partnership that positions AHBN at the forefront of national efforts to strengthen advocacy and accountability for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health (WCAH). AHBN, SAMASHA Visits KASCHMA DMCSA On Women’s Health With support from PMNCH, AHBN will lead the delivery of key activities outlined in the CAAP, including coalition-building, mobilization of domestic resources, and advocacy for…