The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. Has called for more collaboration and transparency among parties in the global energy industry’s quest to phase out carbon emissions across the oil and gas value-chain and achieve net-zero by 2050. Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari made this call while speaking at a Strategic Panel Session titled “Decarbonising Operations across Upstream, Midstream and Downstream” at the on-going Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (#ADIPEC2024) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday. Kyari said beyond collaboration, transparency and openness are also important and not by vilifying those lagging behind, but…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) held a stakeholders’ meeting to enhance collaboration and response to emergencies in Kano State. The meeting offered vital opportunity to Share thoughts, especially given the increasing threats that various disasters pose to economic and social well-being. Dr. Nura Abdullahi, NEMA Kano Territorial Office Coordinator, emphasized the importance of synergy and effective coordination among stakeholders to manage emergencies, citing frequent incidents like floods, building collapses, and transportation accidents. Abdullahi explained that bringing stakeholders together reinforces a shared commitment to disaster risk reduction and preparedness in response. “This meeting…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for responding to public calls and releasing 76 detained minors, who had been arrested following the August 2024 protest. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa governor Yusuf expressed his deep appreciation for the President’s compassion, which he described as a magnanimous gesture toward the youth of Kano State. The Governor made these remarks after receiving the teenagers from Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa. Governor Yusuf thanked President Tinubu for his understanding and for granting the minors a second chance.…
Madobi Local Government Council, led by Executive Chairman Suleiman Dan Azumi, organized a town hall meeting to discuss the council’s budget. The meeting aimed to review the budget, ensure it aligns with community needs, and promote transparency and accountability. This move allows residents to participate directly in governing their town. Earlier, the Head of Planning research and statistics department Alhaji Ado Abdulrahman Nakorama Said the town hall meeting provided a platform for residents to contribute to the decision-making process, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. In his welcome address, the deputy governor who doubles as commissioner for local governments…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and renowned lawyer Femi Falana SAN have secured the release of 71 teenagers from Kano State who were arrested during the EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024. The teenagers were initially accused of treasonable felony after being found with Russian flags, but the Federal Government has now withdrawn the charges. Governor Yusuf had vowed to pursue all legal avenues to ensure the teenagers’ freedom, and his efforts have finally paid off. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, expressed gratitude to human rights advocates, including Falana, for their tireless efforts in securing the minors’ release.…
Hon. Husseini Dala, the majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly, has dismissed rumors of a rift between Governor Abba Yusuf and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiya Movement. According to Dala, the relationship between the two is a father-son one, and any alleged discord is merely fabricated by external forces seeking to disrupt the state’s harmony. Crisis: Kano State NNPP Suspends SSG Commissioner Dala emphasized that the connection between Governor Yusuf and Senator Kwankwaso remains cordial, contrary to speculation. He also assured that the State Assembly and Governor Yusuf enjoy a positive working relationship, unaffected…
With the recent pronouncement of a new minimum wage by the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Umar Namadi Danmodi, workers in the local government areas have been urged to redouble efforts for better productivity and development The call was made by the House leader of Roni Local Government Area Hon Muhd Abba Roni who is also the Chairman of the Councillors’ Forum of Jigawa State while fielding questions from Journalists Hon Muhd Abba Roni said such a gesture by the State Governor, His Excellency Umar Namadi Danmodi, is a clear testimony for the entire working force to brace up…
Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP),has commenced training of its officers and other stakeholders on reviewed data collection instruments for the National Action Plan on Human Trafficking in Nigeria. The training was organised by NAPTIP in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), supported by the Swiss Government. The news agency of Nigeria NAN reports that, the event is a five-day capacity building for NAPTIP Officers, State Task Forces and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Northwest Zone. NAPTIP Director-General, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, said the training was a component of…
Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, has made it clear that the institution has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. This declaration was made during the launch of the Confidential Center and BUK’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Sexual harassment is a type of harassment involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual overtones, including unwelcome and inappropriate promises of rewards in exchange for sexual favours. It can be physical or a demand or request for sexual favours, making sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, and any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal, sometimes provocative conduct of a…
President Bola Tinubu has taken a crucial step towards addressing the detention of minors involved in Nigeria’s recent protests. He’s directed the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, to ensure the immediate release of these minors while allowing ongoing legal processes to continue. This move comes after widespread criticism of the government’s handling of the protests, with many accusing authorities of using excessive force and targeting vulnerable individuals, including minors. The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has also been tasked with safely returning the minors to their families. An investigation into the prolonged detention of these minors is underway to determine the circumstances…