Kabiru Haruna Abuja -The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, met with the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Vice President on Regional Matters, Dr. Mariam Masha, to discuss key educational initiatives aimed at improving Nigeria’s education sector. The meeting focused on the need for sustainable programs, vocational training, and collaborative efforts to enhance learning outcomes. Minister of Education Commends Cordenia Technology Foundation Dr. Alausa emphasized the urgency of addressing poor learning outcomes in Nigeria. He stressed the importance of adopting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to equip young Nigerians with globally competitive skills. He reaffirmed that…
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Five innovative winners have emerged at the maiden edition of Dr. Aminu Magashi’s Annual Dabo Health Discourse, a healthcare pitching competition initiated by Kano State Medical Students Association (KAMSA) in 2024 and launched on Friday, 7th February 2025 at Mahmud Tukur Theatre II Bayero University, Kano. Each of the winners presented his/her innovative healthcare solutions to students, stakeholders, and judges during the competition, and the top 3 winners emerged alongside 4th and 5th runners. The maiden Annual Dabo Health Discourse, funded by AMG Foundation provided awards, certificates, and cash prizes to the five winners with the top three winners presented…
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE), in collaboration with Beta Nigeria Education Coalition, has honoured Zainab Ibrahim Bukar as the 2024 Best Education Content Creator. The award aims to recognise her outstanding contributions to education advocacy through digital media. She was awarded a cash prize of ₦100,000 in appreciation of her efforts in using multimedia platforms to promote educational awareness and engagement. K-SAFE Donates Over 1,000 Textbooks to Vulnerable Children The award ceremony took place during a specialized training session for upcoming media influencers on creating impactful education content. The event aimed to equip young content creators with…
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on the Kano State Council of Friday Mosque Imams to support efforts aimed at fostering moral discipline and mutual respect among citizens. Speaking during a meeting with the Council, Comrade Waiya emphasized the crucial role of religious leaders in shaping societal values through knowledge and moral guidance. AGILE CSACEFA partner to Enlighten Imams on Girls Education He stressed that the meeting was necessary to seek their collaboration in promoting a well-disciplined and morally upright society. Expressing concern over declining moral standards, the Commissioner lamented how some individuals…
A kokarinta na kawo cigaba a harkokin shirya fina-finai a Jahar Kano dama Nijeriya baki daya, Hukumar tace fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jahar Kano karkashin jagorancin Alh. Abba El-mustapha ta bada horo na musamman ga mata har guda 50 kan dabarun yadda ake aikin daukar hoto tare da yadda ake bada umarni a yayin shirya fina-finai wato (Directing). Da yake jawabi a yayin kaddamar da fara bada horon na musamman ga mata guda 50, Shugaban Hukumar Alh. Abba El-mustapha ya sanarda cewa wannan horon shine irinsa na farko a tarihin Masana’antar kannywood wanda aka zabi zankar mata domin koya musu…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has commenced its 39th Convocation ceremonies, celebrating the academic achievements of 4,402 graduates from eleven faculties. The convocation, which began on February 12, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the university and its graduating students. The graduates, who hail from various disciplines, including Allied Health Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Arts and Islamic Studies, Communication, Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, were congratulated by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas. In his address, Professor Abbas reaffirmed BUK’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service. He outlined the university’s strategic…
The Kano State Ministry of Education has embarked on an assessment tour to rural areas in the state, ahead of its planned sensitization campaign on out-of-school children. The tour aims to identify the root causes of this problem and find solutions through community engagement. UNICEF Raises Concern Over High Number of Out-of-School Children in Northwest According to UNICEF statistics, Kano has approximately 837,479 out-of-school children, a staggering number that the state is working to address. The assessment team, led by the State Coordinator for Girl Child Education Hajiya Amina Kassim visited several rural communities, engaging with parents, traditional leaders, and…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Residents of Jigawa State have called on Governor Umar Namadi to adopt a more scientific and transparent approach in selecting beneficiaries for government empowerment programmes. They specifically urged the state government to use the selection process adopted by the NG-CARES Results Area 2 (FADAMA) in all of its empowerment programmes to ensure that grassroots communities benefit from government interventions. Jigawa State Partners Saudi Firm to Boost Date Palm Production A community leader of Walewale in Garki Local Government Haruna Abdullahi, stated that, the method employed by the FADAMA effectively ensurered that, the support reached those in need. He…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has inaugurated the Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Projects Promotion Advocates for Kwankwasiyya Twitter (X). Paradigm News reports that,it is a platform dedicated to promoting the achievements of the Kano State Government and fostering unity within the Kwankwasiyya Twitter (X) community. Native Hausa Speakers Essential for Effective Advertising-Waiya Speaking at the inauguration, Comrade Waiya described the initiative as a strategic effort to leverage social media in showcasing Governor Yusuf’s developmental strides. He emphasized that the platform would not only raise awareness of ongoing projects across various sectors but…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, recently met with the Kano Property Agents and Development Association to discuss ways to strengthen regulations in the real estate sector. Kano Government Vows To Curb Maternal Mortality Through MAMII The goal is to improve security and economic development in the state by preventing criminals and terrorists from exploiting loopholes in the system . Kano State Government Reiterates Commitment to Child Welfare During the meeting, Commissioner Waiya emphasized the crucial role of property agents in safeguarding the state’s security and economy. He expressed concerns over cases where…