Ado Salisu Kano State National Education and Technology (NET) has organized a transformative workshop aimed at equipping educators across Nigeria with 21st-century digital skills. The workshop was held at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University Kano (KHAIRUN) which featured insightful presentations on integrating technology to enhance educational outcomes. KHAIRUN Celebrates International Qur’anic Recitation Champion In his address, KHAIRUN’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, underscored the critical role of education in societal transformation. A statement signed by the head of corporate affairs and marketing department of the university, Bilal Dahiru Tijjani said the vice chancellor emphasized that education without morality holds little value.…
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Kabiru Haruna In a heartwarming display of politics without bitterness, women from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) put aside their differences to welcome the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Sulaiman, to Kano. NAPTIP Collaborates with Stakeholders to Combat GBV in Kano Leading the NNPP contingent was Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, who was accompanied by staff from her ministry. Meanwhile, Fatima Dala, a prominent woman leader of the APC, led her party members In a show of solidarity and…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Sulaiman, has reassured survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kano State of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting them. This assurance is part of the government’s broader efforts to combat GBV and promote the well-being of women and girls across Nigeria. According to Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, Director Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, during an empowerment program for GBV survivors, Minister Sulaiman-Ibrahim urged survivors to refrain from self-blame and isolation, emphasizing that they are not responsible for the violence inflicted upon them.…
The Mata Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women, successfully held its 6th annual conference. The event, themed “The Power of Connection,” aimed to empower women to build sustainable businesses, relationships for personal and professional growth. Held at the Meena Event Center, the conference brought together over a thousand women from diverse backgrounds. The event featured training sessions, mental health awareness, and panel discussions led by renowned experts, including Aisha N. Ahmad, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to Co-Founder of the NGO, Yasmin Obadaki, “This is just the beginning. We plan…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is set to develop a Strategic Plan for the next five years, covering 2025-2030. This plan aims to address various challenges in the health sector and improve the welfare of Nigerian doctors. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the 3rd NMA National Health Summit and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the association held from December 2nd to 6th in Abuja. The communique signed by the NMA President and Secretary General, Professor Bala Audu and Dr Benjamin Egbo, recommended enhanced collaboration with medical doctors in government and positions of authority…
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has taken a transformative step in empowering nine Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by providing them with nine modified PWD motorbikes in Ikara LGA Kaduna state. These motorbikes are not just mobility aids; they are platforms for economic empowerment, enabling Community Partners to engage in various vocations and serve as hubs of innovation in their communities. The PWDs are actively involved in vocations such as phone charging, selling agrochemicals, and managing solar-powered systems provided by WOFAN. These initiatives are expected to have a ripple effect, as each empowered PWD is equipped with the tools and…
A member of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education(Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State, Nasiru Aminu-Ja’oji, has disbursed N50 million in cash grants to 1,000 youths and women in Kano aimed at alleviating economic challenges. Presenting the money at a ceremony held in Kano, Aminu-Ja’oji said the objective of the gesture is to make the beneficiaries self-reliant. He said 1,000 All Progressive Congress(APC) members, youths, and women are to benefit from the empowerment. “Each beneficiary received a cash grant of N50,000. “This program is designed to help cushion the effects of the harsh economic realities facing our society and…
In honour of the International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities, NNPC Limited proudly engaged with our staff living with disabilities and some shortlisted candidates for the ongoing recruitment CBT exams. This occasion reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and creating opportunities for everyone. Together, we are fostering a culture of excellence and equal representation.
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is currently conducting an induction ceremony for new members, comprising largely of information officers from the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. The event is taking place at the Press Centre, Radio House in Abuja. This induction marks an important milestone for the new members, as they officially become part of the NIPR community. The ceremony is expected to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively practice public relations and contribute to the growth and development of the profession. The NIPR is a professional body that aims to promote…
Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu FCVSN, the newly appointed Executive Secretary (ES) of National Universities Commision (NUC), was born at Fufore, Adamawa State on 2nd September 1960. He had his primary education between 1967 and 1973. He gained admission in to Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Mubi in 1973 and successfully obtained the West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1978. He attended the School of Basic Studies (SBS), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria during the 1978/79 session. In October, 1979 he enrolled at ABU Zaria for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree programme which he successfully completed in June 1984. Professor…