Khadijah Aliyu A non governmental organization NGO, the Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has launched the Menstrual Health (MH-NOW) project in Kano State, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by adolescent girls and young women during their menstrual periods. The project, which focuses on promoting awareness and providing solutions to menstrual health issues, targets girls aged 10-24 with accurate information and support. Menstrual Hygiene Day:NAWOJ YOSPIS Sensitizes Kano Students According to the senior Program Manager and Team Lead on Menstrual Health at PSI Nigeria, Dr. Abdulhamid Adediran, menstrual health is a critical aspect of adolescent and young women’s lives. He…
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The Kano State Government KNSG has expressed its commitment to the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer program, a flagship initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disable Hajiya Amina Abdullahi,reaffirmed the state government’s support for the program during a meeting with the Kano State Cash Transfer Unit. FG Urges Retailers to Adjust Prices Amid Market Fluctuations She emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the program’s implementation. KNSG Partners Friday Mosque Imams to Enhance Moral Standards The Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer program aims to improve the…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Jigawa State Government to expedite the passage of the revised Social Protection Bill into law to tackle widespread child poverty in the state. Speaking at the launch and dissemination of the Jigawa General Household Survey at the Government House in Dutse, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Kano. UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa Represented by Micheal Banda, emphasized the urgent need for legislative action to address the problem. Farah highlighted alarming statistics, revealing that 89.4% of children in Jigawa State…
Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of N33,455,431,626.56 for the execution of various development projects across the state. Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated that the Council approved the settlement of nine-month allowances for 2,369 screened street sweepers under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change at N426,420,000.00. Kano House Of Assembly Passes 2025 Budget He added that the Council also approved N109,070,000.00 for the procurement and distribution of UTME/JAMB forms, including the screening, registration, and training of prospective candidates under the Ministry of…
Kano, Nigeria – The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in Kano has announced that it resolved 14,588 cases in 2024, out of 17,347 cases carried over from 2023. The commission has 2,759 pending cases. Hajiya Aisha Aliyu, State Director of Investigation, revealed this information during an exclusive interview. She emphasized that the commission handles cases professionally and impartially, regardless of factors like religion, gender, or ethnicity. EFCC Probes Complaints Over Public Auction of Forfeited Vehicles The majority of cases addressed by the commission involved pension issues, non-payment of allowances, land encroachments, and related matters. To enhance staff capacity, the commission organized…
Kano, Nigeria – After a meeting convened by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission PCACC, the state government and the Master Bakers and Caterers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, have reached an agreement on the price of bread. The agreement comes on the heels of a reduction in the price of flour, which had led to calls for a corresponding decrease in the price of bread. Gov Namadi’s Ramadan Feeding Program: A Heartfelt Initiative However, the bakers association argued that the reduction in flour prices was not enough to warrant a decrease in bread prices, considering the…
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for its senior staff, aimed at enhancing their professionalism, leadership, and management skills. The workshop, which began on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, was declared open by Senator Hussain Babangida Uba, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North West Development Commission. Kano Assembly NILDS Organizes Schools Quiz Competition In his remarks, Senator Uba commended Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Director General of NILDS, for his unwavering commitment to staff development and the Institute’s growth. Professor Sulaiman, in his presentation titled “Building Professionalism, Leadership,…
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has announced the removal of the product registration certificate requirement for cargo cleaning. This move aims to facilitate trade and import cleaning, making it easier for businesses to operate. The announcement was made by the Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okere, during a sensitization campaign in Kano. NOA, NAFDAC Warn Traders Against Using Chemicals for Food The campaign, themed “The Importance of Standardisation in Growing Your Business and Ensuring Safety,” targeted freight forwarders, importers, exporters, and small business owners. SON also reported a significant achievement in its enforcement activities, confiscating fake products…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to fully implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the End Bad Governance Protest held on August 1, 2024. Receiving the report from the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (rtd.), during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House, the governor also announced that a white paper would be issued, identifying those responsible for sponsoring and perpetrating the violent protest. A statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday confirmed the development. Kano Inaugurates Panel of Inquiry on End Bad Governance Protest According…
The Kano Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes ACReSAL received a team of consultants engaged by the ACReSAL project to support its efforts in assessing the project interventions under Component C across the participating states. The team, led by Dr. Paul Andrew Gwaza, met with key staff of the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) and shortly afterward headed out to visit the project intervention sites within the State Metropolitan area. Kano-ACReSAL Constructs Five Additional Solar Boreholes The team has interfaced with beneficiary institutions, inquiring about the nature of the interventions provided by the project, expectations regarding quality and quantity, as well…