Aisha Ahmed A non governmental organisation, The Challenge Initiative, (TCI), has advocated for family planning and child spacing for a sustainable Nigeria, in its message to commemorate the 2024 World Population Day. A statement signed by the Country Team Lead of TCI, Dr. Taiwo Johnson on Thursday, revealed that Nigeria faces challenges with rapid population growth, which impedes sustainable development. READ ALSO: Experts identify Mother tongue as major contributor to early child care education The Nigerian situation according to the Country lead, exacerbates poverty, strains healthcare systems, noting that the country’s current population exceeds 200 million, with projections indicating continued…
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The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In it’s lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades. He said local governments has since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. READ ALSO: FG Takes Daily Trust To Court Over Samoa Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should…
The Kano Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (KANET) has paid a courtesy visit to the Special adviser to Kano state governor on youth and sport Ambassador Yusuf Iman popularly known as Ogan Boye. Speaking during the visit, KANET steering committee Chairman Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi stressed that Kano State youth require Government interventions across different dimensions. “ As they say, Kano state is a home which accumulates northern state ideology, the establishment of Youth focus Trust fund will serve as an avenue that will scrap out many societal problems which affect the youth and have been in existence for years with…
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Africa richest man, Aliko Dangote has pledged 7 key intervention in Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil to boost educational development. The sumptuous offer by the Chancellor of the Science based tertiary institution came barely a week he paid N100M upfront to a Distribution company to restore electricity to the state owned citadel of learning. A press statement by the vice Chancellor, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai that was made available to newsmen in Kano on Thursday said the intervention was sequel to formal request by the University management team for his support during a…
Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has vowed to establish a conducive atmosphere for potential investors in the region to bolster economic growth. The governor said this during a friendly meeting between the Governor and Hajiya Aisha Rimi, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), at the Government House in Kano. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to encouraging investments and fostering economic progress. “We are determined to create a favorable environment for investors in our state. Recognizing the pivotal role…
The Kano state led accountability mechanism KanSLAM has urged the Kano state government KNSG to expedite action on the timely payment of funds budgeted for family planning, maternal-child health MNCH and Reproductive Health (RH). The chairman advocacy sub-committee KanSLAM Alhaji Hassan Ibrahim Gama made the call during an advocacy to the Kano state commissioner of health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf in his office. According to him, budget tracking by KanSLAM revealed that funds allocated to family planning, Maternal Newborn and Child Health MNCH as well as Reproductive health (RH) are yet to be released. SIMILAR: KanSLAM Advocates Timely Release Of…
The Kano state government KNSG has been urged to increase budgetary allocation and timely release of funds to the health sector to reduce maternal and child mortality. The chairperson knowledge management sub committee Kano state led accountability mechanism KanSLAM Hajiya Nafisa Murtala made the indication during an advocacy visit to the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency DMCSA. RELATED: KanSLAM Visits PHIMA, Seeks Increased Accountability in Health Sector According to her, increasing budgetary allocation and ensuring timely release of funds would go a long way in boosting quality healthcare delivery. Nafisa Murtala said they were at the DG’s…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in 8 Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies of some states and geo-political zones in the Civil Service of the Federation. The Permanent Secretaries emerged from a diligent selection process, conducted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, which comprised of a written examination, an ICT proficiency test, and an interactive session with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. READ MORE: Tinubu swears in eight new permanent secretaries. The new Permanent Secretaries, who until now were Directors in Civil Service of the federation, are Emanso Okop Umobong, from…
The Jigawa state government has completed arrangements to release over 12,400 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to UNICEF for the treatment of severe wasting among malnourished children. A statement by Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim, the Senior Special Assistant Media Affairs to the Jigawa state governor, explained that the RUTF consignment worth about N500 million was procured under a Matching Fund arrangement between the Jigawa State Government and UNICEFs Child Health Grant with a 1:1 funding ratio. READ ALSO: UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa The statement stated that Governor Umar Namadi who disclosed this when…
Bayero university to BUK Senate at its 413 meeting held on 3Rd July, 2024, expelled 29 students, rusticates 3 and warned 15 Others for being found involved in examination misconduct. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director, Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, Aminu Wada Kurawa the decision was in accordance with General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR) and of General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies (GRGPS) READ ALSO: BUK KNSG Collaborate To Move Education Forward The expelled students are: 1. AIS/18/ISL/00031 Bashir Ahmad Auwal 2. SPS/21/MLG/00022 Maria Micheal Ene 3. PSC/18/IND/00561 Chioma Rejoice Micheal 4. BMS/21/PYS/00783 Jacob Oheji…