Zulaiha Danjuma The National Population Commission (NPC) E-birth registration service was launched to allow Nigerians to register children at birth and receive a birth certificate online. KANO FOCUS reports that, with the support of UNICEF, this digital platform aims to provide a secure and accessible digital identity for every Nigerian child. Digital Birth Registration Mobilization Drive Takes off in Kano This is to enhance service delivery and establish a centralized identity data hub, accessible to healthcare, financial, and security agencies nationwide. Since November 2024, over 933,859 digital birth registrations have been recorded in Kano state, according to Alhaji Ismaila Al-Hassan…
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Ramatu Garba The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, says it has arrested 18 suspects with different quantities of illicit substances in the state. Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the command’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in Kano NDLEA Destroys Expired Drugs Worth N800000 in Jigawa State Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander of the agency, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, as saying that the arrest was made during a raid as part of efforts in the fight against drug-related crimes in the state. “On Jan. 30, the agency dislodged several notorious drug hotspots located in Fagge Area, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai,…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Accountability Forum (JiMAF) has called for an immediate investigation into the feeding conditions of in-patients in health facilities across the state, raising concerns over inadequate nutrition for hospitalized patients. JiMAF’s Acting Co-Chair, Isah Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. Commissioner for Health Vows to Revamp Pharmaceutical Industry According to him a recent investigation by JiMAF revealed that 12 primary health centers, including two cottage hospitals, do not provide food for in-patients, forcing them to fend for themselves. “finding also shows that in facilities where food is available,…
Aisha Ahmed Information Officers in Jigawa state have appealed for the government’s intervention for more capacity building and professional development to move with time. This was contained in a communique issued by the Officers on Saturday, at the end of a 2-day workshop organized by the state Ministry of Information, Youth, Sport and Culture Friday and Saturday in Dutse. NAWOJ, NUJ Celebrate Former Information Permanent Secretary The communique signed by Yusuf Suleiman, Chairman of the communique drafting committee, highlighted the need for the state to address the shortage of manpower in the state information sector. The officers unanimously appealed to…
Khadijah Aliyu The national coordinator of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, has presented a co-creation intervention report document to the Kano state government. The report is the outcome of a five-day workshop aimed at designing a context-specific intervention suite for Kano state MAMII. FMoH Hosts Workshop to Develop Kano State MAMII Strategy According to the coordinator, the report focuses on various thematic areas, identifying actions needed at the community level to create financial or physical access to facilities and eradicate maternal mortality. Dr. Adeyanju emphasized that implementing the report’s recommendations and integrating them…
NNPC Limited and its partners have launched a groundbreaking project, introducing five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. These plants, namely PRIME LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and LNG Arete, boast a combined capacity of 97mmscf/d . Kogi State Set to Become Key Player in Nigeria’s Energy Sector This initiative aligns with the national vision of Gas to Prosperity, aiming to catalyze Nigeria’s economic growth through sustainable development. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to leveraging gas for economic growth and development . NNPC Ltd. Woos Investors on CNG Value chain The project is expected to improve…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced that the establishment of five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta will position Kogi as a leading energy hub in Nigeria. NNPC, BUA Group Seal Deal on 45mmscf Mini-LNG Plant The plants, being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its private sector partners, will have a combined production capacity of over 80 million cubic feet per day. Governor Ododo described the LNG plants as a transformative investment that will stimulate economic activities in the state, create job opportunities, and improve energy access. NLNG Golf Classic: Adedipe,…
The Kano State Honourable Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, paid a courtesy visit to the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Kano. Commissioner Provides Humanitarian Aid to Vulnerable Widow During the visit, he met with Deputy Council General Ustazh Bashir Khalifah Al’anazi and introduced the Ministry’s mandate, mission, and vision, highlighting the administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals. Commissioner Kibiya appealed for support from the Saudi Consulate, citing Kano State’s large population of over 20 million people, including those in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Responding Sheikh Ustadz Bashir pledged to assist the state government in…
The Kano State Government has reiterated its dedication to improving the lives of people with special needs, particularly those affected by spinal cord injuries. This commitment was reaffirmed by the Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during a recent event. Kano PWDs Disown Protest, Hail Govt’s Empowerment Initiatives The occasion, organized by the Spinal Cord Injuries Association in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, involved the distribution of essential materials to spinal cord injury victims. Comrade Waiya emphasized the need for special assistance to alleviate the hardships faced by these individuals and their families. The government has…
Kano State has taken a significant step towards combating environmental challenges by approving a comprehensive Climate Change Policy Framework. This policy, championed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, aims to protect public health, reduce emissions, and foster sustainable economic growth. Kano State Takes Bold Step with New Climate Change Policy The framework, presented by Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, Commissioner for Environmental and Climate Change, targets key sectors such as Agriculture, Energy, Health, Transport, Education, and Urban Development. It focuses on local solutions, global partnerships, and access to climate funds, with the goal of reducing emissions through renewable energy, protecting vulnerable communities,…