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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has presented appointment letters to 2,158 newly recruited teachers for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), describing the exercise as a major milestone in his administration’s efforts to revitalise the education sector. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Katsina on Friday, the governor said the recruitment followed a transparent, merit-based and inclusive process designed to ensure that qualified teachers are deployed to schools according to their staffing and subject requirements. Teachers Trained to Identify Vision Impairments Among Pupils He said the exercise aligns with…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its African Centre for Advanced Training in Trade (AFRACAD), has commenced the 2026 edition of the Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA) at the American University in Cairo, bringing together two cohorts of trade finance professionals from across Global Africa. The programme, delivered in partnership with the American University in Cairo, is designed to equip participants with the technical expertise, practical skills and Africa-focused perspective required to strengthen trade finance, promote regional integration and support the continent’s industrialisation agenda. Nigeria’s Time Release Study Game-Changer for Faster, Safer Trade in Africa-WCO Originally launched as…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted seven additional digital asset companies into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), further expanding regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s growing cryptocurrency and digital asset sector. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said the newly admitted firms had been granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP), enabling them to operate within the scope of the regulatory sandbox while complying with specified regulatory, operational and supervisory requirements. SEC Admits Seven New Crypto Firms into Regulatory Sandbox The companies admitted into the programme are Bitbarter Technologies Limited, Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited, GetEquity Limited, Koinkoin Global Network Limited, Wrapped…

The Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in partnership with the Aderonke Foundation, has organised a two-day leadership development conference aimed at equipping academics, administrators and students with the skills required to provide effective leadership in a rapidly changing world. The conference, themed “Re-Imagining Leadership: Key Strategies for Global Impact,” was held at the CBN Centre for Economics and Finance, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria. Leadership, AI Take Centre Stage at ABU’s High-Level Conference Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, commended the Institute of Education for organising the conference, describing it as a…

Chidinma Eferebo Every election season, many Nigerians express frustration over bad governance and the widening gap between citizens and political leaders. Yet, when it is time to vote, large numbers stay away from the polls. Some believe their votes will not count; others are discouraged by broken promises and distrust in political institutions. The truth is that democracy does not fail only when leaders abuse power or engage in corrupt practices. It also weakens when citizens surrender their voices. In Nigeria, political disengagement has increasingly become both a symptom of public frustration and a condition that benefits those who profit…

The Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA), in collaboration with the Hope Compassion & Mercy (HCM) Foundation, has commenced the implementation of the Shift-Based Patient Counting (SBC) initiative in Balanga and Akko Local Government Areas. The initiative began with entry visits to the two LGAs following a recent Training of Trainers (ToT) for representatives from both councils to facilitate the rollout across selected primary healthcare facilities. Over 30,000 Patients Covered as Kano Launches Sickle Cell Awareness The SBC initiative is designed to strengthen routine documentation, reporting and validation of health service delivery data, generating reliable information to support…

The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), accompanied by members of the Fund’s management team, participated in the workshop titled “Governing for Agricultural Impact: From Oversight to Outcomes,” held this week in London, United Kingdom. The workshop brought together members of the National Assembly’s Joint Committees on Agriculture, Agricultural Production and Services to explore strategies for strengthening legislative oversight and enhancing the planning, implementation and monitoring of agricultural programmes across Nigeria. Nigeria Eyes Global Ginger Market as NADF Launches Recovery Participants examined key issues, including public sector accountability, budget performance, policy implementation and the critical role of…

Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro The conferment of the prestigious Fellow of the Institute of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (FCMAN) on Distinguished Senator Aminu Iya Abbas is a well-deserved recognition of an accomplished legislator, financial expert, and public servant whose career has been defined by integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to national development. Senator Aminu Iya Abbas has distinguished himself as one of Nigeria’s foremost professionals in accounting, forensic investigation, public finance, and legislative governance. MNAwards: VON Broadcaster Urges Muslims to Counter Media Bias Through Ethical Journalism His academic foundation, which includes a National Diploma in Accounting from the Federal…

As Nigeria prepares for the 9th GIABA Inter-University Speech Contest, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has celebrated Miss Goodness Abah Ojonoma, the runner-up in the national selection process, describing her as an outstanding ambassador of academic excellence and youth leadership. Goodness, a 500-level Law student at the University of Abuja, is recognised for her passion for corporate governance, diplomacy, advocacy, youth development, international relations and public service. Throughout her academic journey, she has distinguished herself through student leadership, legal mentorship initiatives and impactful volunteer work aimed at driving positive social change. CBN’s David Odu Becomes First Nigerian, Elected to…

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed as false and politically motivated reports suggesting he has defected to the New Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting he remains a loyal member of the ruling party. In a statement issued by his former Commissioner for Information and Chief of Staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, Ganduje described posters circulating on social media alleging his defection as the handiwork of “desperate political mischief makers” seeking to mislead the public and create confusion within the APC. “Yusuf, Ganduje Are My Political Protégés”-Kwankwaso Fires Back “I am not a nomadic…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 25-year-old suspected human trafficking agent from Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State Bala Haruna, for allegedly attempting to traffic an 11-year-old girl and a 23-year-old woman to Arab countries for labour. The Deputy Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, confirmed the arrest while briefing journalists in Kano. He identified the victims as 11-year-old Hasiya Haruna from Jigawa State and 23-year-old Fatima Safiyanu from Daura, Katsina State. Kano Hisbah Cracks Down on Alleged Prostitution Hub in Bandirawo According to Dr. Mujahid, the suspect and the two victims…

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has formally requested additional vaccines from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to ensure adequate immunisation coverage across the state as part of efforts to strengthen public health and disease prevention. Dr. Yusuf made the request while receiving the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, and his delegation during a strategic visit to Kano aimed at enhancing health security, improving outbreak preparedness, and strengthening disease surveillance and emergency response systems. NCDC, KIRCT Strengthen Partnership to Boost Disease Prevention,Research Discussions focused on the state’s readiness to prevent…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with private and independent health research institutions to tackle existing diseases and prevent future outbreaks in Nigeria. Speaking during a high-level technical visit to the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) in Kano, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, said the partnership is key to improving Nigeria’s health security. NCDC Backs Kano’s Health Security Drive “We are also pushing for more collaborations with various state governments to support them in detecting and controlling factors that could lead to disease outbreaks,” he…

A Kano-based civil society organisation, One Kano Agenda (OKA), has petitioned the Kano State House of Assembly, calling for a thorough investigation into allegations that former Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo diverted ₦308 million allegedly earmarked for special prayer programmes across the state’s 44 local government areas. In a petition addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly and signed by the organisation’s Director-General, Ambassador Abbas Abdullahi Yakasai, OKA urged lawmakers to investigate the allegations and recommend prosecution if any wrongdoing is established. New Chapter Begins as Kano Deputy Governor Assumes Duty The petition followed allegations made by the Special…

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to investing in the education of Niger Delta youths through the programme’s scholarship scheme to bridge the region’s human capital development gap. Dr. Otuaro made the statement on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), United Kingdom, led by Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Nana Adom, during a courtesy visit to the PAP headquarters in Abuja. ABU Zaria Celebrates Five Doctors Awarded $125,000 Scholarship The delegation also included Senior Admissions Manager, Eve Flower, and Country Manager for Nigeria, Linda…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Justice Musa Liman, in a judgment, also dismissed the suit filed by Rep Leke Abejide challenging Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and national secretary of the party for lacking in merit. Justice Liman upheld the preliminary objections filed by ADC, Chief Ralph Nwosu, Messrs Mark and Aregbesola which challenged Mr Abejide’s suit. Kano ADC Endorses Khalil, Rejects External Influence in Party Affairs The judge held that the court lacked the jurisdiction to dabble into the internal affairs of ADC,…

The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has inaugurated the Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Team for the Smart Schools, Bilingual Schools and Alternative Schools Project as part of efforts to strengthen oversight and accelerate the delivery of key basic education initiatives across Nigeria. The inauguration, held at UBEC’s Digital Resource Centre in Abuja, brought together stakeholders from the education sector to reinforce the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the timely completion, effective monitoring and full operationalisation of the three flagship education programmes. Breaking: UBEC Unveils Digital Champions to Drive Innovation In her welcome address, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba,…

Sani Dutsinma Kebbi State Government has commenced the free distribution of 110 truckloads of fertiliser and 100 metric tonnes of improved, climate-resilient seeds to about 120,000 farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen food security. Flagging off the statewide distribution exercise in Birnin Kebbi, Nasir Idris said the intervention is designed to support farmers during the 2026 wet farming season while enhancing climate resilience and sustainable agricultural production. Gov Idris Unveils Agricultural Support for 120,000 Kebbi Farmers The governor explained that the initiative is being implemented under the Climate Change Adaptation Seed Support…

Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission NSC has successfully conducted elections and inaugurated new boards for Nigeria’s Para Sports Federations, charging the newly elected executives to drive reforms in line with the Commission’s RHINSE (Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy) agenda. The elections, which covered several para sports federations, including amputee football, para athletics, para powerlifting, para soccer, para swimming, para volleyball and para badminton, were widely described as free, fair and credible. NSC, ABBFN Partner to Regulate Gyms, Boost Talent In the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation, former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports, Opukiri Michael Jones-Ere, emerged as President,…

Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Dan Turai has emerged champions of the 2026 Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Tournament in Gusau, Zamfara State, after defeating GDSS Damba 1-0 in the state final. The tournament attracted more than 40 secondary schools from across Zamfara State, with teams competing through the preliminary and knockout stages before the final match in Gusau. Mai Doma Bags Award for Empowering Young Football Talents The championship was organised by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation and the **Nigeria School Sport Federation>. The initiative is aimed at developing young football talents, promoting grassroots…