KHADIJAH ALIYU-NIGERIA REMAPSEN, the African media network for promoting health and environment, recently hosted a webinar to commemorate World Contraception Day, celebrated on September 26. The webinar, titled “Expanding Access and Choice: Strengthening Family Planning in West and Central Africa,” was supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). REMAPSEN President Mr. Bamba Youssouf emphasized that the webinar was organized to commemorate the 17th World Contraception Day marked on 26th September He described REMAPSEN as a platform that unites African journalists in promoting health and environmental issues, engaging authorities and partners to ensure effective healthcare solutions. The panelists Dr. Sennen…
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In a continued effort to close the digital divide between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Sunday launched a Community Network Centre in Itas Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The handover ceremony took place at the District Head’s premises in Itas, where the new centre, equipped with state-of-the-art internet facilities, was officially opened to the community as the centre is expected to provide internet access to households within its range. CITAD’s national coordinator School of Community Networks, Malam Haruna Adamu Hadejia, explained that this is the fourth hub established by CITAD,…
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.…
Kwamitin zaman lafiya na jihar Kano yayi kira da kada a shiga zanga-zangar tsadar rayuwa irin wadda aka shiga a baya kamar yadda ake raɗe-raɗi. Kwamitin zaman lafiya na jihar Kano ya bayyana hakan ne a wani taron manema labarai a nan jihar Kano, ƙarƙashin Jagorancin shugaban skatariyar Amb. Ibrahim Waiya. Kwamitin zaman lafiyar yaja hankalin masu shirya wannan zanga-zangar kamar yadda ake raɗe-raɗi inda yace “babu wani Ɗa mai ido da zanga-zangar da aka gudanar a baya ta haifar face asarar dukiyoyi ta gwamnati dama wanda basu ji – basu gani ba, musamman idan aka duba abinda ya faru…
The chairman of the House Standing Education Committee Kano state house of assembly, Alhaji Sulaiman Mukhtar Ishaq, says an Ak-47 rifle and live ammunition were found at Maikwatashi Secondary School Nasarawa local government area. Mukhtar, who doubles as member Representing the Madobi constituency, made the disclosure while presenting a report during plenary presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. According to him, earlier member Representing Nasarawa constituency Alhaji Yusuf Bello Aliyu raised a motion in September 2024 calling on the state government to relocate and reconstruct Maikwatashi secondary school. He pointed out that, during deliberations it was agreed…
Kabiru Haruna The concept of money, a universal language understood across cultures and borders, has been a driving force behind human progress. However, its impact on society has been a mixed blessing. Since its inception as a medium of exchange, money has facilitated economic growth and development, yet it has also introduced complexities and challenges. From Barter to Digital Money: The Evolution of Trade The ancient method of barter, where goods and services were exchanged for other goods and services, had limitations. The difficulty in storing value, lack of standardization, and limited scalability hindered economic growth. The advent of commodity-based…
The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). When deployed for commuter service, the buses will significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, bringing hope for a more affordable and efficient public transport system. The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, led the government delegation…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is confident that it can increase crude oil production from 1.7 million barrels per day to 3 million, says Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, at a Stakeholders Engagement Session with National Assembly journalists, Soneye emphasised that achieving this goal required support from all stakeholders, including security agencies, government, privately-owned oil companies, and host communities. He said that President Bola Tinubu’s directives to relevant security agencies have already yielded positive results, with daily oil production rising from 1.4 million to 1.7 million barrels. Soneye noted that synergy among…
The Aminu Magashi Garba AMG Foundation has honored nine (9) frontline health workers in Kano for their outstanding performance in the discharge of their primary duties of serving humanity and saving lives. In a statement signed by the director of operations of AMG Foundation Jalo Sulaiman The statement pointed out that the awardees were drawn from Gwale, Gwarzo, Garun Malam, Kumbotso, Kano Municipal, Nassarawa, Rano, and Tudun Wada local governments after scrutiny. Presenting the 3rd Dr. Aminu Magashi Annual Award of Excellence for Frontline Health Workers 2024, to the nine winners, Dr. Magashi commended them for their passion and commitment…
Manajan Daraktan Gidan Rediyon Jihar Kano, Kwamaret Abubakar Adamu Rano, ya bayyana aniyarsa ta farfado da martabar gidan rediyon . Abubakar Rano ya jaddada cewa aikin gidan Radio Kano ya wuce yada labarai da shirye-shirye kawai; yana aiki a matsayin wata cibiyar koyar da aikin jarida. Rano ya bayyana haka ne a lokacin da yake karbar bakuncin shugabannin kungiyar ‘yan jarida ta Najeriya reshen Kano, a ziyarar ban girma da shugaban kungiyar, Kwamared Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi ya jagorancin yan tawagarsa suka kai gidan Radio Kano. Bugu da kari, ya bayyana cewa manufarsa ita ce mayar da gidan Radio zuwa babbar…