A year after an eyewatering slide against the dollar, the naira is enjoying a rare run of stability, and analysts expect it to last. Nigeria’s battered currency has lost 70% against the greenback since foreign exchange controls were relaxed in 2023, including a steep depreciation 12 months ago. Batagari Sun Yashe Asusun Ajiyar Kudin Wani Dan Kasuwa A Kano But its performance since December tells a different story, with the naira holding in a narrow range roughly between 1,550 and 1,520 per dollar. “We’re actually quite bullish on the naira, and we think that the naira can stabilise at 1,500,…
Author: Editor
Read More
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, has announced the restoration of 85% of the responsibilities taken away from the Ministry of Information. Kano Commissioner of Information Vows to Prioritize Staff Welfare This move aims to revitalize the ministry and enhance its effectiveness in the state. According to Waiya, the restoration of responsibilities is a significant step towards strengthening the ministry and improving its service delivery. Commissioner Tasks Officers on Community Challenges Reportage He noted that the ministry has already commenced the introduction of modern strategies to enhance information dissemination in Kano State. Some of…
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to six Nigerian scientists and engineers who have been recognized with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. Tinubu Hails Nigerian Recipients of Prestigious US Science Award The awardees, announced by US President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025, are among 400 exceptional scientists and engineers honored for their outstanding contributions to their fields. The Nigerian recipients are: Azeez Butali, Gilbert Lilly Endowed Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa Ijeoma Opara, Associate Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences), Yale…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced a strategic partnership with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) to bolster agricultural innovation and capacity building in the region. CDA BUK Partners UK-Based Tech Firm to Revolutionize Farming Practices in Nigeria This collaboration will focus on providing access to finance, operationalizing the CDA’s Regional Agri-business Innovation Hub (RAIHub), and facilitating knowledge transfer to empower farmers and entrepreneurs. The Bank of Industry Limited (BOI) is Nigeria’s oldest, largest and most successful Development Financing Institution (DFI). Food Security: AFDB Partners CDA On Climate Adaption Enterpre. It exists to facilitate the transformation of Nigeria’s industrial…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University Kano has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to transform farming practices in Nigeria. Food Security: AFDB Partners CDA On Climate Adaption Enterpre. In collaboration with KanoTec Solutions, a UK-based technology company, and York St John University, CDA will spearhead research in precision agriculture, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity and sustainability in dryland regions. At the heart of this partnership is KanoTec Solutions’ Data Platform for Precision Agriculture (DPA), an advanced system that integrates the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing. This platform empowers farmers with real-time…
The Federal Government has established Nigerian Girls Secondary School In Kano South, Rano Local Government, as part of effort to support girls child education in the state. President Bola Tinubu Commended for Supporting Fallen Heroes The Chairman of the House committee on Air Force, Federal House of Representatives, Alhassan Rurum disclosed this to Journalists in Kano. Student Dies as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Kano School He said the project focused on establishing a boarding school to support girl’s child education not only in his Rano, Bunkure/Kibiya Constituency, but the entire country at large. President Bola Tinubu Commended for Supporting Fallen Heroes…
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of six suspected mobile phone thieves who have been terrorizing residents in Kano Metropolis. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the suspects were arrested between January 11th and 15th, 2025, by a team of police operatives attached to the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) of the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Police Foil Human Trafficking Attempt, Rescue 59 Children The suspects, identified as Bashir Isah, Isyaku Bala, Mudansir Ayuba, Muzambil Abdullahi, Ibrahim Mohammed, and Hassan Sagir, confessed to disguising themselves as tricycle riders and stealing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving sustainable development, stressing that no single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone. Tinubu Arrives Saudi Arabia For Joint Arabic Islamic Summit Speaking at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, President Tinubu declared that global interconnectedness demands collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. He noted that the fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of the continent and the global energy landscape. President Tinubu Congratulates US 47th President…
Mustapha Alfanla -Kwara Kwara State Governor and the Chairman Governors’ forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq laid the wreath at the cenotaph of the unknown soldier on Wednesday, January 15. President Tinubu Honors Armed Forces on 2025 Remembrance Day A nationwide activity that concludes the weeks-long commemoration of the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The Governor also freed the white pigeons, another symbolic gesture that signifies Nigeria’s commitment to peace and harmony following a 30-month civil war in which multitudes of soldiers and civilians died across the country. Armed Forces Remembrance Day: KNSG Donates N10 Million He was joined at the solemn event…
Nasiru Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, recently paid a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima at his residence in the presidential villa, Abuja. 1,000 Youths, Women Benefit From Ja’oji’s Empowerment Program During the visit, they discussed issues crucial to the development of the party in Kano and the northern region. Vice President Shettima praised Ja’o’ji for his empowerment programs in Kano State last year, which demonstrated his commitment to human capital development. Zamfara APC Chapter Moves To Strengthen Unity Among Members He noted that the party is proud of young leaders…