Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences Bayero University Kano (BUK), in collaboration with the Ummah for Earth alliance under Greenpeace MENA, has launched the Hausa version of the Green Guide for Hajj and Umrah. The event marks a significant step in promoting an environmentally conscious pilgrimage among Hausa-speaking communities across Africa. Jigawa Govt Reviews Environmental Policy For Sustainable Devt. The launch, which took place at BUK was part of the global campaign themed “Renewing Our Oath: A Green Hajj Across Languages.” The initiative aims to break linguistic and national barriers in advocating for a more sustainable Hajj experience. In her…
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In a bold step to promote agricultural development and amplify the voices of farmers, the maiden print edition of the newspaper Farmers Voice NG has been officially unveiled in Kano State. Speaking at the launch, the Editor, Buhari Abba, emphasized the critical role of agriculture in national development. “Agriculture is too important to be ignored,” he stated, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to filling its pages with the voices and opinions of rural farmers, expert analysis, and policy debates grounded in truth. WOFAN’s Irrigation Initiative Increases Income, Improves Nutrition for Rural Farmers in Kano Abba highlighted that stories about agriculture in…
The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy hosted a 16-man delegation from the Algerian War College led by General Baouche Amirouche who are on Study Tour to Nigeria. General Amirouche emphasized that the visit was aimed at fostering military cooperation, promoting peaceful coexistence, and enhancing the preservation and protection of cultural relations between Nigeria and Algeria. He noted that the Algerian War College selected Nigeria as a destination due to its rich cultural diversity and heritage. ABU College of Agriculture Samaru Trains Middle-Level Manpower Representing the Honourable Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale…
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has officially launched its nationwide Cultural Reorientation Campaign with a landmark market activation held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. CREDICORP, a key initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is committed to democratizing access to consumer credit for hardworking Nigerians. Minister Woos French Investors with Nigeria’s Economic Reforms By enabling citizens to purchase essential goods and services—such as locally assembled vehicles, solar energy solutions, and home improvement products—on credit, the Corporation is reshaping how Nigerians engage with personal finance. This campaign marks the rollout of the third pillar of CREDICORP’s…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with NewGlobe, has launched a comprehensive education reform initiative aimed at transforming public primary education across the state’s 27 Local Government Areas. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Acting Managing Director of JigawaUNITE, Olusanya Omojola, said the initiative is designed to overhaul the education system by raising teaching standards, improving learning outcomes, and modernizing classroom instruction for thousands of pupils. He explained that, the program, implemented through the Ministry of Basic Education and the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), will equip teachers with extensive training and digital tools…
The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening grassroots communication through the empowerment of Local Government Information Officers. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Communication Skills and Stakeholders’ Synergy for Effective Grassroots Information Flow,” also features an interactive session with news managers and media professionals. Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, highlighted the importance of clear, accessible, and collaborative communication in governance. MoI,NIPR Concludes 3 Day Training For Information Officers “In today’s…
Ajrena Foods has officially launched its state-of-the-art peanut cleaning and coated snack processing factory in Kano, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The initiative is a result of a strategic partnership with PROPCOM+, an eight-year, climate-smart rural agriculture programme funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This collaboration aims to support local farmers through the provision of improved seeds, technical training, and value chain development. The goal is to enhance agricultural productivity and facilitate the transformation of raw commodities into high-quality food products. PROPCOM+, Halilco Foods Launch Instant Koko Production Line Speaking at the…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the sum of N6.8 billion for the construction of the Dansoshiya Dam and Irrigation Infrastructure Project in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued to the press by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, who said the project was part of the administration’s commitment to boosting agriculture and ensuring food security across the state and beyond. Tragedy:Students Of Audu Bako College Dambatta Drown in Dam According to Adam, while Kiru and neighboring Bebeji Local Government Areas are the immediate beneficiaries, the project is…
As part of the Agency’s continued engagement with critical stakeholders of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme, the Director General, Dr. Yusuf Buba Yakub received in audience the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Muhammad Gobir. NTAC Staff Upskill in Forensics, Public Sector Accounting According to a report shared by the Special Assistant on Media to the DG, Nkem Anyatta-Lafia, both leaders held fruitful discussions centered on the NTAC Scheme’s core mandate and the remarkable progress it has recorded in nearly four decades of supporting development across Africa, the Caribbean, and Pacific regions. Naira-Based Crude Oil Supply Arrangement…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Caroline Niagwan, in charge of the Tariff and Trade Department, made the pledge in Lagos during the 2025 edition of the NCS Trade Facilitation Stakeholder Consultative Forum, which also commemorated one year anniversary of the Advance Ruling Programme. House Committee Commends NCS on Revenue Generation Held under the theme “Trade Facilitation Measures for Renewable Energy and…