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…
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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…
The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has postponed the national Under-15 School tournament, which was initially scheduled to take place from October 24 to November 1. The new dates for the tournament are November 6-15, and it will be held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. According to Oba Funsho Usman, the Secretary-General of NSSF, the postponement was necessary to ensure the success of the championship. He apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured that the federation is working hard to organize a befitting youth championship. The Kano state team, comprising students from Government College Kano, has appreciated Governor Abba Kabir…
It Is not often that one gets the rare opportunity to witness the birth of a star. I count myself to be privileged to have done so. In 1980 I started my employment as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Education, Bayero University Kano. As was the case at the time, I was allocated a housing apartment in Zoo Road. Two of my neighbors were Isma’ila Abubakar Tsiga and Sa’idu Ahmad Babura. I was a bachelor, and both had families and treated me with utmost respect, despite the age gap. Both were older than me, and both became my…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria I am delighted to be among you to proceed with the closing of the seventh edition of the Galien Africa Forum and the associated Prize ceremony. Through my presence here, I wanted to reiterate my personal commitment to health and its place in my government’s action. I commend your mobilization, which proves that science must continue to play a primary role in the fight against diseases and in favor of global health security. This is a common fight that we must all wage. The resurgence of epidemics and pandemics reminds us of our shared vulnerability and the…
Empowering Women in research and development has been identified as a major catalyst for advancing gender equality and unlocking Africa’s innovative potential. This were part of recommendations for an Enhanced Role of African Women in Climate and Environmental Crises by participants of the women’s forum during the 7th Galien Africa Forum held at Dakar Senegal. The gathering enabled participants to reflect on concrete solutions to increase the influence and impact of African women in addressing climate and environmental challenges. Participants recommended increased professionalization of their participation and enhanced community engagement to support sustainable changes from childhood. Speaking on women in…
Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, has commended the Mastercard Foundation and the WOFAN- ICON2 project for their efforts in promoting agricultural development in Nigeria. Specifically, he applauded their role in leading the passage of the Agricultural Extension Bill, which has already passed its first reading at the National Assembly and is now heading for a public hearing. “This bill aligns with the federal government’s policies, aiming to bring agricultural extension services to the forefront. The WOFAN- ICON2 project serves as a model for Nigeria, demonstrating effective agricultural extension practices” A validation forum…
Tubabbaun matasan da suka Ajiye makaman su a jihar Kano Sun bayar da tabbacin cewar zasu bayar da dukannin goyon bayan da ake bukata domin gudanar da zancen kananan hukumomin Lami lafiya. Matasan Sun bayyana hakan ne yayin wata gamawa da Shugaban Kwamitin zaman lafiya na jihar Kano Ambasada Ibrahim Waiya ya shirya a Kano. A jawabin sa tun da fari Shugaban Kwamitin na zaman lafiya yayi kira ga matasan da su gujewa bangar siyasa ta’addanci da Kuma duk wani abun da zai gurbata rayuwar su tare da haifar da koma baya ga zaman lafiyar alummar jihar Kano. Ya ce…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Ministry of Health’s Department of Public Health and Disease Control recently organized a one-day stakeholders meeting to discuss the reactivation of School Health Services (SHS) in Kano State. The goal of this program is to ensure students receive basic healthcare services in a safe and timely manner. The director public health and disease control Kano state ministry of health, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Umar explained that, the school health services is a program under the ministry of health geared towards ensuring safe and timely delivery of basic healthcare services to students across the state. Dr. Ibrahim…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the Kano State Radio Corporation to promote polio immunization awareness and action in Nigeria and Africa through a song titled “No More Zero Dose.” This initiative aims to eradicate polio, a viral disease that once caused widespread paralysis among children worldwide. Since 1988, polio cases have decreased by 99%, but thousands of children remain unvaccinated. UNICEF’s Kano Field Office Chief, Rahama Farah, emphasized the song’s importance in highlighting West and Central Africa’s urgent need for increased immunization coverage. Nigeria faces challenges in vaccinating eligible children, particularly in Kano, Jigawa and Katsina…