Kano State has emerged as the highest-ranked sub-national government in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for education spending, according to the 2026 Sub-National Education Spending Index published by the University of Paris. The report ranked Kano first among 209 first-level sub-national governments across the 15 ECOWAS member states, recognising the state’s sustained investment in education and commitment to improving learning outcomes. AHIP, IOM Train CSOs, Women Groups on ECOWAS Protocol,Migrants’ Rights The ranking follows the Kano State Government’s declaration of a state of emergency on education, a policy aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the sector through…
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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has presented appointment letters to 2,158 newly recruited teachers for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), describing the exercise as a major milestone in his administration’s efforts to revitalise the education sector. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Katsina on Friday, the governor said the recruitment followed a transparent, merit-based and inclusive process designed to ensure that qualified teachers are deployed to schools according to their staffing and subject requirements. Teachers Trained to Identify Vision Impairments Among Pupils He said the exercise aligns with…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its African Centre for Advanced Training in Trade (AFRACAD), has commenced the 2026 edition of the Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA) at the American University in Cairo, bringing together two cohorts of trade finance professionals from across Global Africa. The programme, delivered in partnership with the American University in Cairo, is designed to equip participants with the technical expertise, practical skills and Africa-focused perspective required to strengthen trade finance, promote regional integration and support the continent’s industrialisation agenda. Nigeria’s Time Release Study Game-Changer for Faster, Safer Trade in Africa-WCO Originally launched as…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted seven additional digital asset companies into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), further expanding regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s growing cryptocurrency and digital asset sector. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said the newly admitted firms had been granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP), enabling them to operate within the scope of the regulatory sandbox while complying with specified regulatory, operational and supervisory requirements. SEC Admits Seven New Crypto Firms into Regulatory Sandbox The companies admitted into the programme are Bitbarter Technologies Limited, Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited, GetEquity Limited, Koinkoin Global Network Limited, Wrapped…
The Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in partnership with the Aderonke Foundation, has organised a two-day leadership development conference aimed at equipping academics, administrators and students with the skills required to provide effective leadership in a rapidly changing world. The conference, themed “Re-Imagining Leadership: Key Strategies for Global Impact,” was held at the CBN Centre for Economics and Finance, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria. Leadership, AI Take Centre Stage at ABU’s High-Level Conference Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, commended the Institute of Education for organising the conference, describing it as a…
Chidinma Eferebo Every election season, many Nigerians express frustration over bad governance and the widening gap between citizens and political leaders. Yet, when it is time to vote, large numbers stay away from the polls. Some believe their votes will not count; others are discouraged by broken promises and distrust in political institutions. The truth is that democracy does not fail only when leaders abuse power or engage in corrupt practices. It also weakens when citizens surrender their voices. In Nigeria, political disengagement has increasingly become both a symptom of public frustration and a condition that benefits those who profit…
The Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA), in collaboration with the Hope Compassion & Mercy (HCM) Foundation, has commenced the implementation of the Shift-Based Patient Counting (SBC) initiative in Balanga and Akko Local Government Areas. The initiative began with entry visits to the two LGAs following a recent Training of Trainers (ToT) for representatives from both councils to facilitate the rollout across selected primary healthcare facilities. Over 30,000 Patients Covered as Kano Launches Sickle Cell Awareness The SBC initiative is designed to strengthen routine documentation, reporting and validation of health service delivery data, generating reliable information to support…
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), accompanied by members of the Fund’s management team, participated in the workshop titled “Governing for Agricultural Impact: From Oversight to Outcomes,” held this week in London, United Kingdom. The workshop brought together members of the National Assembly’s Joint Committees on Agriculture, Agricultural Production and Services to explore strategies for strengthening legislative oversight and enhancing the planning, implementation and monitoring of agricultural programmes across Nigeria. Nigeria Eyes Global Ginger Market as NADF Launches Recovery Participants examined key issues, including public sector accountability, budget performance, policy implementation and the critical role of…
Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro The conferment of the prestigious Fellow of the Institute of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (FCMAN) on Distinguished Senator Aminu Iya Abbas is a well-deserved recognition of an accomplished legislator, financial expert, and public servant whose career has been defined by integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to national development. Senator Aminu Iya Abbas has distinguished himself as one of Nigeria’s foremost professionals in accounting, forensic investigation, public finance, and legislative governance. MNAwards: VON Broadcaster Urges Muslims to Counter Media Bias Through Ethical Journalism His academic foundation, which includes a National Diploma in Accounting from the Federal…
As Nigeria prepares for the 9th GIABA Inter-University Speech Contest, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has celebrated Miss Goodness Abah Ojonoma, the runner-up in the national selection process, describing her as an outstanding ambassador of academic excellence and youth leadership. Goodness, a 500-level Law student at the University of Abuja, is recognised for her passion for corporate governance, diplomacy, advocacy, youth development, international relations and public service. Throughout her academic journey, she has distinguished herself through student leadership, legal mentorship initiatives and impactful volunteer work aimed at driving positive social change. CBN’s David Odu Becomes First Nigerian, Elected to…