The Tsamiya dry port in Kebbi State has opened a clearing office in Kano state to enhance business activities in Northern Nigeria. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kano trade office the Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, represented by the Zone B comptroller, ACG Sambo Dangaladima, noted the occasion marks a crucial step towards the re-opening of the Segbana-Tsamiya border in Kebbi State. According to him, in May 2024, a high-level delegation from Nigeria met with its counterparts from the Benin Republic and discussed important issues regarding the opening of the border to fast track the…
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The Kano State government KNSG has dismissed claims that it has sold and reallocated shops within the Eid ground at Kofar Mata, refuting the allegations circulating in a video and various stories on social media. The Managing director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) Arch. Ibrahim Yakubu, stated this while addressing journalists at his office. “Our attention has been drawn to these misleading reports, the government has not sold or reallocated any part of the Eid ground.” He clarified that the areas in question are outside the Eid ground, which is ‘Yan Tebura around IBB Way…
The newly appointed Kano State Commissioner of Internal Security and Special Services, Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (rtd), said his ministry will work closely with security agencies in the state to ensure a safe and more secure environment The Commissioner made this known when he paid familiarization visits to the Nigeria Air Force, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Police Command, Department of Security Services and Cooperate Security Training Institute Gabasawa. Major General Idris (rtd) disclosed that the visit was aimed at introducing himself and the ministry to the heads of security agencies in the state and to seek…
Kano State Government has commenced a 9-day extensive orientation programme for 50 students awarded scholarships by the Al-Azhar University Egypt. The administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf had recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the management of Al-Azhar University during which the University awarded a free scholarship programme to 50 Kano students to study Arabic law courses. Addressing the participants during the orientation program taking place at Government Girls College, Kano. The State commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa stated that at the end of the orientation exercise, 80 students from Islamiyya Schools across the 44 local government…
Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN has organized a nes summit on News production in transitional media landscape The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has called on journalists to maximise the use of digital technology to enhance the efficiency of their jobs in a fast-changing media landscape. The governor disclosed this while declaring open the 2024 News Summit of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Jalingo. Represented by the deputy governor of Taraba state, Alh.Aminu Alkali, the governor noted that journalists needed to embrace the opportunities presented by the rapid technological advancements and social media to enhance…
The Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee has conducted a two-day meeting to review progress reports from Technical Working Groups (TWGs) regarding the implementation of basic education initiatives in Kano State. All Stakeholders in Education worked together and reviewed what had been done so far to address the problems retarding the progress of the sector. Addressing the participants, the State Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, explained that following the declaration by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the ministry had taken pro active steps to ensure that the policy was fully implemented to achieve the intended goals. According to…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf has written to the State House of Assembly seeking it approval for the 2024 Supplementary budget with N99, 221, 503, 569. 90 The governor’s request letter was read on the floor of the house during plenary presided over by the speaker, Ismail Falgore. While reading the letter, Falgore stated that, the governor is seeking their approval in pursuant of section 122(A and B) of the 1999 constitution in order to accelerate and execute priority projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of the citizens in the state. He also noted that, from the Supplementary budget,…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) commends Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for appointing Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the national Secretary NAWOJ Hajiya Wasila ladan and made available to newsmen. The statement explained that , the national Chairperson of the Association stated Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim said since the Inception of the present administration, the President has continued to fulfill his campaign promises of ensuring Gender Inclusion by his appointment of women in key offices in Government. NAWOJ National Chairperson therefore urged the women…
The Kano State Government KNSG has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the State Agency for Mass Education as part of its ongoing efforts to prioritize education and enhance adult learning across the state. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, made this announcement during the graduation ceremony of 791 students from the Gwarzo Model Women Centre in Gwarzo Local Government Area, Kano State. “The Gwarzo Centre, which has been operational for over four decades thanks to the Gwarzo Youths Progressive Association (GYPA), is now graduating 791 students including 486 in skills acquisition,” he stated. Deputy Governor Gwarzo…
Tsakuwa Mufarka Sustainable Development Association has commiserated with the Bauchi State Government and the State Council of Chiefs over the death of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya. The community’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by its chairman Alhaji Tasiu Alhassan, in Kano on Sunday. The statement described the late monarch as “someone whose words of wisdom, nobility and decency will be sorely missed, especially at this trying moment”. Alhaji Tasiu Alhassan prayed that the Almighty God would forgive the shortcomings of the Emir, remember his good works and grant his soul eternal rest. Late Emir…