The Kano state government government with support from FCDO PLANE has organized an event to celebrate the international day to protect education from attack. The occasion was also used to inaugurate the technical working group on school safety and security TWGSSS and establishment of school safety security response teams in Minjibir, Gabasawa, Takai and Karaye LGAs. Declaring the event open Kano commissioner for education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa said the government has put modalities in place to ensure safety in schools where learning continues without fear of Intimidation. According to him, the issue of safety is paramount to the lives…
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In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), have concluded the conversion of five of its JV assets into the PIA terms. Under the new PIA regime, all existing Oil Prospecting Licenses (OPLs) and Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) would be automatically converted to Petroleum Prospecting Licenses (PPLs) and Petroleum Mining Leases (PMLs) upon their expiration. Nonetheless, an option of voluntary conversion is provided for holders of OPLs and OMLs (Operator, Licensees or Lessees)…
Grassroots Centre Africa GCA with support from LEAP Africa through the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), recently concluded a series of training sessions aimed at empowering community influencers in Bauchi State. The Initiative, titled “Building Powerful Community Influencers,” was held from September 4th to 5th in Tiffi Guda and from September 7th to 8th in Dingis, targeting four communities across two Local Government Areas (LGAs)—Ningi and Alkaleri. According to reports, over the course of four days, two days in each community, 50 participants were trained in the first phase on various topics, including budget tracking, public expenditure tracking, priority setting,…
Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has Flagged off free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration for 2,500 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kogi Central. A statement by Isa Bala, Aide to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan that was made available to newsmen explained that the initiative is part of her continued efforts to drive innovation in governance and impact the lives of indigent students of Kogi Central origin in tertiary institutions across the country. Mr. Bala further stated that the gesture would also makes it possible for students, market women, and other business owners to…
An Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Dear Mr. President, In light of the recent voluntary resignation of the presidential spokesperson, there is a significant need to fill the vacant position with a capable and competent individual. In my humble opinion, there is no better choice than Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, your current Special Assistant on Media, a man of exceptional intellect, experience, and dedication. Abdulaziz’s capacity to step into this critical role would be the most astute decision for your administration. His extensive background as a reporter and editor for esteemed publications such as Blueprint, Premium Times, and Daily Trust…
The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajia A’isha Ibrahim, has inaugurated the newly elected executives Kano State Council. The inauguration, held at the NUJ Press Center, also featured the commissioning of a new NAWOJ Secretariat. In her address, A’isha Ibrahim urged the new leadership, led by Sayyada Bahijja Kabara, to uphold the trust placed in them and work diligently to achieve the association’s objectives. She emphasized the importance of unity among members and encouraged the executives to focus on promoting the development of Kano State and the country as a whole. The newly commissioned NAWOJ…
Khadijah Aliyu The partnership to engage reform and learn PERL has organized a close-out session after 100 months of intervention in Kano. The partnership commenced intervention in Kano on 2nd May 2026, which ended on 7th September 2024 with particular emphasis on policy and strategy, public financial management, education health, and open governance partnership, among others. Declaring the event open, the special guest of honour, who doubles as the secretary to the state government, Dr Baffa Bichi, explained that PERL had recorded tremendous 95% success in Kano. He pointed out that PERL has catalyzed reforms across all sectors in addition…
Khadijah Aliyu A non governmental organization the Campaign for Transformative Governance (CFTG) has organized a multi- stakeholders dialogue town hall meeting in Kano. The state chairman CFTG Kano Comrade Usman Abdulhamid explained that, the meeting is a means to bring together all the stakeholders, mobilize and sensitize them on how to engage government and how Kano people can have a say in governance. “To discuss in the areas of education , health, water resources and other important issues that affect the people in Kano” He stressed that, CFTG is a coalition of civil society organizations CSOs, labour unions, community based…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Government KNSG in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA distributed relief materials to 553 households affected by 2024 windstorm in the state. Flagging off the distribution to victims from Minjibir and Gabasawa Local Government areas governor Abba Kabir Yusuf represented by the State Commissioner Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi called on communities to maintain safety by sanitizing their environment through clearing of drainages and avoiding dumping of refuse on water ways. He explained that, Kano conducted stakeholders meetings awareness and sensitization campaigns to avert flooding in the state…
Uba Abdullahi Kano State government reiterated its determination towards uplifting the living standards of the people in the State through public-oriented Programs and projects. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of the State His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam while lunching interventions provided by Alhaji Zakariyya Abdullahi Nuhu, Majority Whip of the State House of Assembly representing Gabasawa held at Zakirai. Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Alhaji Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso said the State government is embarking on projects and programs in consideration with the yearnings and aspirations of the people which…