Kano, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has hosted the Tunisian Ambassador, His Excellency Mohsen Antit, and a high-powered delegation, marking a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between Kano State and Tunisia. Kano State Partners with dRPC to Empower Women Economically The visit, which coincided with the Tunisia-Nigeria Multi-sectoral Economic Forum, aimed to foster deeper collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, culture, and trade. Pres. Tinubu’s economic reforms good for Nigeria: Abdulsamad Governor Yusuf emphasized Kano’s commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships, particularly in agriculture, where both regions hold immense investment potential. He highlighted Kano’s position as…
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Kano, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the Chairmen, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia and Zakkat & Hubusi Commissions, marking a significant step towards promoting Islamic governance and social welfare in the state. NUJ Kano Inaugurates Committee for National Delegates Conference During the inauguration ceremony, Governor Yusuf emphasized Kano’s influential status in the Islamic world, highlighting its numerous renowned scholars, Islamiyya schools, and Islamic study centers. The governor charged the Sharia Commission with fostering unity among Muslim faithful across different sects to enhance peace, stability, and socioeconomic development in the state. The commission is headed by Sheikh…
Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has announced plans to establish a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent land dispute at Rimin Zakara, Ungogo Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of three lives. Demolition Turns Deadly in Kano: Four Residents Killed According to the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, the committee will thoroughly examine the events leading up to the dispute and the subsequent demolition operation. The demolition operation was carried out at the request of Bayero University, which claimed that the land had been illegally occupied despite compensation paid to…
Timothy Olanrewaju Maiduguri -The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for more support through resilience program for women and young population affected by the protracted Boko Haram violence in Nigeria and Lake Chad region. UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Senne Hounton made the call in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital weekend during an Interaction with journalists after the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. REMAPSEN, UNFPA Partner to Improve Family Planning in Africa Hounton, represented by the UNFPA Resident Representative in Burkina Faso, Alain Akpadji, noted that women and young people ought to get more empowerment in the…
A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, has been arraigned on five revised counts of fraud before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuje, Abuja. Former NHIS Executive Secretary Arraigned on Fraud Charges The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the charges against Yusuf, alleging that he used his office to confer undue advantages to himself between 2016 and 2017. New Era for Health Care In Nigeria As NMA Develops 5 Year Plan Yusuf pleaded not guilty to the charges. His counsel, O.I Habeeb, requested that he be remanded in EFCC custody pending…
Kabiru Haruna Nigeria’s education system is facing significant challenges across its six geographical zones.This report highlights the common problems, zone-specific issues, roots, and potential solutions to improve education outcomes. Nigeria’s education system is plagued by poor funding, inadequate infrastructure, shortage of qualified teachers, low enrollment rates, high dropout rates, poor academic performance, corruption, and insecurity. These challenges hinder the provision of quality education. PLANE Partners KNSG to Improve Education Procurement Process Each geographical zone faces unique challenges. The North-Central zone struggles with herdsmen-farmer conflicts disrupting schools and limited access to education for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The North-East zone faces…
The Kano State Government has taken a significant leap towards transforming its justice system with the adoption of cutting-edge technology. AHTS 2024 Leverages Technology To Tackle African Health Challenges In a bid to enhance the efficiency and productivity of its legal team, the government has distributed laptops to 110 state legal counsels. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi disclosed at a closing of retreats organised by the Ministry on Strengthening the Capacity of State Legal Counsel on the Use of Technology Using a Multiple Soft Wire for Virtual Court Sitting, Held in Kaduna. Legal Aid…
Tragedy struck in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, as four people were killed in a violent confrontation between residents and securityoperatives during a demolition exercise . The clash occurred when residents resisted the destruction of their buildings, which were marked for demolition by the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). Developing Properties Without Permit is Punishable-KNUPDA According to eyewitnesses, the disputed land is owned by Bayero University, Kano (BUK), but residents claim that KNUPDA had initially cleared the properties, confirming they were not within the university’s land. However, on Sunday night, officials from KNUPDA and…
The African media network for the promotion of health and environment REMAPSEN has condemned the recent killings in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and expressed support for the people affected by the clashes. In a statement signed by the President REMAPSEN Mr Bamba Youssouf made available to newsmen. REMAPSEN, UNFPA Partner to Improve Family Planning in Africa The statement explained that, as an organization engaged in promoting health and the environment, REMAPSEN is deeply troubled by the heavy losses of human life and the devastating humanitarian consequences. Bamba explained that, REMAPSEN remains deeply committed to promoting health and the…
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, a team from the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has attended a three-day AI awareness and sensitization training in Dubai. WOFAN ICON-2 Rolls Out Support for Smallholder Farmers in Nig Organized by Prospects Development Services, the training aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore its integration into workplaces as a stepping stone to sustaining future jobs and opportunities. SolaceBase correspondent who was part of the team reports that the event, held from January 25th to 27th, 2024, brought together participants from six countries—Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania, Morocco, Sri Lanka, and Ethiopia.…