The Kano State Agency for Mass Education (SAME) is making great strides in promoting literacy and vocational training in the state. With over 20,000 learners enrolled in its Second Chance education and vocational training programs, SAME is providing opportunities for adults, youths, and out-of-school children to acquire new skills. According to the acting executive secretary Alhaji Surajo Mahe Alkali, established in 1980, SAME’s mission is to eradicate illiteracy through continuing education and vocational training. He noted that, the agency offers conventional and intervention programs, including 65 conventional classes with 9,220 female learners across 44 local government areas, and 29 girl…
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Ahmad Muhammad The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has hosted a Donors’ Conference in Jeddah, raising over USD 1.1 billion in pledges to support displaced persons and refugees across the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. This substantial funding commitment was made possible by the contributions of more than ten donor countries, agencies, and organizations dedicated to addressing the growing humanitarian needs in these crisis-hit areas. The occasion held In collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and the United Nations…
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has officially concluded the local government elections by presenting certificates of return to the 44 newly elected chairmen. This milestone was achieved after a free, fair, and credible electoral process, as acknowledged by KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Malumfashi. Malumfashi expressed gratitude to key stakeholders, including security agencies, media, traditional, and religious leaders, for their Invaluable support throughout the election preparation and certificate issuance. He emphasized that KANSIEC provided a neutral platform for the elections, ensuring their integrity. Some of the elected chairpersons have already begun outlining their priorities. Sa’adatu Yushau Tudunwada, Chairperson of…
Dangote Group’s contribution to the Nigeria’s GDP is significant and unprecedented, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said. Governor Yusuf said this at the 52nd Joint AGM of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Kano State. The Governor who was represented by the Kano State Commissioner for Commerce, Hon. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, said the African conglomerate has also been adjudged the biggest employer of labour in the private sector. Dangote Group is one of the sponsors of the just concluded MAN’s 2024 AGM and Exhibition in Kano State. He said through his numerous investments and wealth creation…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has secured a sweeping victory in Kano State’s local government elections, winning all chairmanship and councilor seats in the 44 local government areas. This was announced by Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), who confirmed that the elections were conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law. Six parties participated in the elections, including AA, AAC, Accord, ADC, and NNPP. The commission expressed gratitude to stakeholders, including security personnel, journalists, civil society organizations, and citizens, for their peaceful conduct. This outcome is significant, especially considering the controversy…
The Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has sent a condolence message to the Director General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, over the demise of his beloved Son Abubakar Sanusi (Maddibo), who died on Wednesday. In a statement signed by the institute’s Assistant Secretary General, Malam Muhammad Dahir Idris, the chapter expressed its heartfelt condolences over what it describes as a great loss not only to the father and his family but also to the entire friends and Colleagues in Journalism and Public Relations profession. The statement, therefore…
NAWOJ Kano State Chapter extends its heartfelt condolence to the Director of General Media and Publicity To the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, over the loss of his beloved son. May Allah grant the deceased eternal peace and admit him into Paradise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, DG and your family during this difficult time. May Allah (S.W.T) provide you with the strength and fortitude to bear this loss On behalf of women journalists in Kano, we share your grief and offer our sincerest sympathies. May the memories of your son bring comfort and solace to…
Salihu Ali, Kano Voting has been on going in Kano state Local Governments Elections despite Police non participation in the exercise. Police Non participation may not be unconnected to Federal High Court judgement that sacked the leadership of the Kano state Independent Electoral Commission KANSIEC and ordered the police not to participate. Only officials of Kano State Hisbah Sharia Police, Kano Road Traffic Agency and members of the Vigilante were seen manning various polling units. A visit by Voice of Nigeria to polling units at Mariri Primary School, Tarauni, Nassarawa, Gandun Albasa special primary school 001 to polling unit 21…
Khadijah Aliyu A non-governmental organization, Alliances for Africa AFA, has Pledged to provide a technically advanced reporting mechanism to support tertiary institutions in the fight against sexual harassment. The programs director of Alliances for Africa, Mrs Blessing Duru, made the indication during a sensitization workshop on sexual harassment and the unveiling of a confidential centre at the Centre for gender studies CGS Bayero University Kano BUK. Sexual harassment is prevalent in Nigerian tertiary institutions, with immediate and long-term effects on the victims and survivors, students, staff and the institution at large. In most universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and many…
The Vice Chancellor of Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu university (KHAIRUN) Professor Abdulrashid Garba has reiterated the institution’s commitment in promoting reading culture through prioritizing the university library. Prof Garba gave the hint during an event with the theme Reading as Barriers Breakers and Excellence Propeller: The role of stakeholders in sustaining the culture of reading organized by KHAIRUN in collaboration with the National Library of Nigeria, during the 2024 Annual readership promotion campaign held in the university. The vice chancellor who doubles as the chairman of the occasion explained that the event will go along way in motivating the youth to…