Nigeria’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Abdulrahman Dambazau, has visited the Huawei EBC Exhibition Centre in China as part of ongoing efforts to advance Nigeria’s technological transformation agenda and strengthen economic diplomacy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. During the visit, Ambassador Dambazau toured Huawei’s state-of-the-art digital facilities alongside the company’s senior management team, gaining firsthand insight into a range of innovative solutions driving global development. The exhibition showcased advancements in smart governance, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital power systems, and other emerging technologies. Nigeria Builds Next-Gen Tech Workforce With 3MTT Fund The delegation also explored…
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Ado Salisu Nigeria’s athletics ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable resurgence, driven largely by the impressive performances of home-based athletes who are restoring the country’s status as a continental and global force in track and field. Over the past year, locally based athletes have emerged as the backbone of Team Nigeria’s success, delivering standout performances at major regional and international competitions and demonstrating the effectiveness of ongoing investments in talent development, training, and competition exposure. Nigeria’s Okowa Clinches Powerful African Athletics Position A major milestone in this resurgence came during Nigeria’s qualification campaign for the World Athletics Relays Championships in Gaborone,…
Ado Salisu The Chief Executive Officer of Doma United Football Club, Alhaji Suleiman Umar, popularly known as Mai Doma, has been honoured with an Appreciation Award for Grassroots Development in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the growth and advancement of grassroots football in Gombe State. The award celebrates his dedication to identifying and nurturing young talents, promoting community-based football programmes, and creating opportunities for aspiring footballers to develop their skills and pursue professional careers in the sport. Nigeria’s Okowa Clinches Powerful African Athletics Position Under his leadership, Doma United Football Club has continued to record significant achievements in football…
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has commenced a strategic workshop on the implementation framework for the Affordable Diagnostic Medicines Facility for Malaria (ADMFm), aimed at improving access to quality malaria commodities and strengthening malaria control efforts across Nigeria. The workshop has brought together policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, market experts, development partners, and supply chain specialists to develop a sustainable roadmap for ensuring the availability and affordability of malaria diagnostics and medicines nationwide. Discussions at the workshop are focused on establishing a robust governance structure, defining stakeholder roles and responsibilities, strengthening engagement with manufacturers, streamlining fund-flow…
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB), Hon. Rabi’u Sale Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to the effective implementation of operational guidelines governing Science Model Classes across the state as part of efforts to enhance science education and improve students’ academic performance. Gwarzo made the commitment during a meeting with principals of schools hosting Science Model Classes, convened to review progress, assess challenges, and discuss strategies for strengthening the implementation of the programme in line with established standards. He stressed the importance of strict adherence to the operational framework guiding the initiative, noting…
The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles as part of a broader strategy to improve public transportation and strengthen Nigeria’s transport infrastructure. Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 group, revealing that the electric tricycles would be distributed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in August 2026 for use across the North-East and other parts of the country. According to the Vice President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the initiative to other regions through the country’s various regional development commissions.…
Adamu Yusuf The Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) and Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, as evidence of what he termed a systematic effort to weaken opposition politics and undermine Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the court ruling in a statement issued by his campaign office on Tuesday, Dr. Hashim said the development validates concerns he has consistently raised since 2024 about what he alleged is…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker described the Islamic New Year as a period for reflection, forgiveness, gratitude, and renewed commitment to faith. Kano Speaker Falgore Felicitates Muslims on Eid Al-Adha Falgore urged Muslim faithful to remain steadfast in the remembrance of Allah in all their actions and responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of spiritual devotion and righteous conduct as the new Hijri…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has formally presented an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate to Pathway Pro Limited, authorising the company to conduct licensed preparatory and flight dispatcher training programmes. The certification, presented at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, makes Pathway Pro Limited the first organisation in Kano State to receive approval to offer such specialised aviation training. Speaking during the presentation, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director of Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Donald Spiff, described the certification as a significant milestone for aviation training development in Northern Nigeria. He…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has launched its Digital Transformation and Change Management Roadmap and inaugurated its first cohort of Digital Champions as part of efforts to modernise operations and strengthen basic education delivery across Nigeria. The initiative, spearheaded by the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, highlights the Commission’s commitment to leveraging technology, innovation, and data-driven systems to improve efficiency and educational outcomes nationwide. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Garba said the transformation agenda extends beyond the deployment of technology, stressing that it is also focused on changing organisational mindsets, improving processes, and fostering a culture of…