The Kano State Government has presented appointment letters to 8,588 newly recruited teachers and Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and improve learning outcomes across the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, presented the appointment letters during a ceremony held in Kano. Minister Commends Kano’s Recruitment of 8,588 Teachers The beneficiaries comprise 4,900 newly recruited teachers and 3,688 BESDA personnel under the 2026 programme. Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa…
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Ado Salisu The Pro-Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano NWUK, Professor Hafiz Abubakar, has pledged the university’s full support for its athletes as preparations intensify for the forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition scheduled to be held in Calabar, Cross River State. Professor Abubakar made the pledge during the opening ceremony of the maiden Inter-Union Staff Football Competition held at the university’s main campus. University of Calabar Set for Historic Hosting of 28th NUGA Games He said organising regular sporting competitions among staff and students would help identify and develop talented athletes while promoting sports development within the institution. The…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, has commended the WOFAN–Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) SIBLING Project at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), describing it as a strategic initiative for equipping students with practical agricultural and entrepreneurial skills. Dr. Alausa gave the commendation during an inspection visit to the project site, where he expressed satisfaction with the level of investment and its potential to transform students through hands-on agricultural training. WOFAN Invests N40 Million in BUK to Produce Job-Creating Agripreneurs The Minister, who was accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, said the initiative would…
The Director-General of the Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith, Barrister Tahir Umar Tahir, has received a delegation from the Majlisu Madarisi Tahfizil Qur’anil Kareem (MTQ) to discuss areas of collaboration aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and strengthening Qur’anic education in the state. The delegation, led by the Ameer of the organisation, Suleiman Aliyu Abdullahi, visited the Director-General at his office in Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. Quranic Teacher Accused of Killing Student for Missing School During the meeting, the delegation said the visit was aimed at fostering mutual understanding and exploring opportunities for collaboration, particularly in promoting peace and harmony…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and FP2030 have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to improve financing, transparency and accountability in family planning programmes across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a strategic engagement between the AHBN Coordinator, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, and the Regional Director/Managing Director for North, West and Central Africa at FP2030, Dr. Alain E.M. Damiba. Kano Steps Up Monitoring of Family Planning, Nutrition Services Also present at the meeting was the Advocacy, Accountability and Partnership Manager of the FP2030 North, West and Central Africa Hub, Yusuf Nuhu. During the meeting, Dr. Damiba commended AHBN for…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Ma’aruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the Kano State Government for recruiting 8,588 teachers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the education sector and improve the quality of teaching and learning across public schools. The Minister gave the commendation during the presentation of appointment letters to the newly recruited teachers at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium in Kano. No CBT Cancellation, FCSC Tells Recruitment Candidates Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa described the exercise as a major milestone in the state’s efforts to address the shortage of qualified teachers and reposition the education sector for…
As part of efforts to strengthen accountability in the management of security funds and address rising insecurity in border communities, the Kano State House of Assembly has called for an investigation into the utilisation of monthly security allocations to local government councils following renewed attacks by suspected bandits in parts of the state. This was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Constituency, Garba Gwarmai, during plenary presided over by the Speaker Isma’il Falgore. When Fear Meets Reform: How Kano Is Rewriting the Narrative of Security Gwarmai explained that, communities in Tsanyawa LGA…
Sani Dutsinma The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kebbi Sector Command, has arrested 39 vehicles for various traffic offences during an ongoing special enforcement operation across the state. The Sector Commander, Mrs. Rukayya Zakaria, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. Court Ruling Won’t Stop FRSC Operations in Kano, Command Declares Zakaria said the operation, which commenced on July 20, targets critical traffic violations, including overloading, mixed loading, route violations, tyre-related offences and other practices that endanger the lives of road users. She explained that the exercise, codenamed “Daidaita Lodi” and “Lodi Limit,” is being…
Bosede Olufunmi Zainab The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano Branch, have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting the rule of law, improving road safety enforcement, and enhancing the capacity of FRSC personnel. The FRSC Corps Legal Adviser, Mrs. Olushola Ashonibare, disclosed this during a meeting with officials of the NBA, Kano Branch, held on Tuesday at the FRSC Kano Sector Command Headquarters. 39 Vehicles Impounded as FRSC Intensifies Enforcement in Kebbi Ashonibare said the meeting was convened to foster a stronger working relationship between the FRSC and the NBA, noting that the…
What was once a thriving street-side business in Kano is gradually losing its appeal as more Nigerians embrace the convenience of purchasing mobile data directly through banking apps and mobile network platforms. Across the Kano metropolis, the familiar sight of customers crowding small kiosks and roadside shops to buy internet data has become less common. NDPC, LBS Partner to Advance AI, Data Protection The shift reflects Nigeria’s growing digital financial ecosystem, where banks and telecommunications companies have simplified access to airtime and data bundles through mobile applications, USSD codes and internet banking services. A visit to several commercial areas in…