Two committees constituted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to address research commercialisation and fire safety have submitted their reports to the university management, proposing measures aimed at boosting innovation-driven revenue and strengthening disaster preparedness across the institution. Presenting a 340-page report on behalf of the Committee on Research Commercialisation and Knowledge Transfer, the committee chairman, Prof. Mohammed Ishiyaku Faguji, said the team had developed a practical framework designed to transform the university’s research outputs into commercially viable products and services. According to Faguji, the committee proposed a hybrid structure that separates policy enforcement from commercial execution, a model successfully…
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Ahmad Muhammad Dan takarar neman zama Gwamna Jahar Kano a karkashin Jamiyyar ceton talakawa ta NDC, bisa Jagorancin Shugaban Kwankwasiyya na Duniya Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Tun daga dawawar mulkin Dimocradiyya a shekarar Alif Dari tara da casain da tara 1999 sunan Comrade Aminu Abdussalam a fagen siyasar jahar Kano, ba bako bane, a dukkanin gidajen siyasa da suka rage a wannan lokacin. NDC Unveils Political Heavyweight Gwarzo for Kano Governorship Race Kodayake tun kafin wannan lokacin, ya sha gwagwarmayar siyasar kungiyoyin kwadago kama daga matakin karamar hukumarsa, jihar Kano, da Arewa maso yamma, kai da Kuma Nigeria baki daya.…
Sani Dutsinma Alhaji Sada Muhammad Sada, the 14th District Head of Dutsinma and Yandakan Katsina, has been widely celebrated as he marks 17 years on the throne, a period distinguished by dedicated service, humility, and exemplary traditional leadership. Yandaka Sada Muhammad Sada is the current District Head of Dutsinma and one of the four most senior council members of the Katsina Emirate, known as the Hakiman Karaga and kingmakers. He belongs to the renowned ruling family that traces its heritage to the legacy of Shehu Usmanu Dan Fodio and the historic House of Mallam Na’Alhaji. He ascended the throne as…
As part of efforts to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) and Primary Health Care (PHC) advocacy in Kano State, health journalists have inaugurated a unified platform known as the Kano Health Journalists Network (KAHJON). The network was inaugurated during an Alignment, Coordination, Monitoring and Implementation Meeting for Media Coalitions on Gender-Responsive RMNCAH and PHC Advocacy organized by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) under the EngenderHealth-led Consortium in Kano. Members of the network unanimously selected Khadijah Aliyu as Chairperson of KAHJON through a consensus arrangement. Mustapha Hodi Adamu as Vice Chairperson, while Abdullahi…
Hafiz Garba PhD, In the long and complicated history of Nigerian governance, awards have too often been the currency of flattery rather than the fruit of performance. They have been given to the powerful because they are powerful, to the wealthy because they are wealthy, and to the politically connected because connection is its own reward in a system where accountability is frequently optional and excellence is rarely demanded. It is against that deeply ingrained culture of performative recognition that the awards record accumulated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State across three years in office must be understood,…
Sufyan Lawal Kabo (Sefjamil) sefjamil3@gmail.com Some governments build roads, renovate schools and commission projects. Others go beyond physical development to rebuild public confidence, restore institutional trust and reconnect governance with ordinary citizens. That is the deeper story gradually unfolding in Kano under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. One Kano Agenda Commends Gov Yusuf Over Nomination of Garo as Deputy Three years ago, many expected another routine administration. What emerged instead was a government whose speed, visibility and emotional connection with the people have continued to redefine political expectations across Kano. Today, the discussion is no longer whether Abba Kabir Yusuf is…
Lamara Garba Azare As the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage gradually approaches its conclusion, one remarkable story that deserves to be told is that of the thousands of pilgrims from Kano State who have distinguished themselves through discipline, patience, humility and deep devotion to the worship of Allah despite numerous challenges encountered during the exercise. Hajj is not merely a physical journey; it is a test of faith, endurance, sacrifice and character. For the over 4,000 pilgrims from Kano State currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the exercise has presented both spiritual opportunities and administrative challenges. Yet, throughout their stay in…
Abdu Saidu The third anniversary of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf provides an opportunity to reflect on a period that has been marked by deliberate efforts to accelerate development and improve the welfare of the people of Kano State. Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration has pursued policies and projects aimed at addressing critical needs across multiple sectors while laying the foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity. Renewed Hope Estate Kano Set for Tinubu’s Commissioning Over the past three years, governance in Kano has been largely defined by investments in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, transportation, water…
By Yunusa Hamza (Tafidan Farin Dutse) Public healthcare remains one of the most important indicators of government performance, as it directly affects the quality of life, productivity, and overall wellbeing of citizens. Across Nigeria, recent assessments of healthcare delivery continue to highlight persistent challenges, including infrastructure deficits, manpower shortages, affordability concerns, and uneven access to quality services. DMCSA, KASSOSA Forge Partnership to Promote Public Health However, amid these systemic challenges, some states are increasingly demonstrating that targeted investments and strong political will can change the narrative. Jigawa State stands out as a notable example. The 2025 healthcare rankings and sectoral…
The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting local vehicle assembly and accelerating automotive industrialisation in Nigeria. Osanipin made the commitment during a strategic engagement with Jiangling Motors Group Co. Ltd. in Nanchang, China, aimed at exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment in Nigeria’s automotive sector. Jigawa to Establish 27 CNG Conversion Centres The meeting brought together Nigerian automotive industry stakeholders and senior officials of the Chinese automotive company to discuss initiatives focused on local vehicle assembly, technology transfer, component localisation, and industrial capacity development.…