Khadijah Aliyu The Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decided to boycott all assignments and activities related to the Kano State Government, effective immediately. In a statement signed by the chairman Alhaji Amina Ahmed Garko and made available to newsmen in Kano. RELATED: Kano State Gov. Correspondents’ Chapel Meet to Resolve Impasse He explained that, the decision was taken in response to the persistent and unacceptable mistreatment of members of the chapel in the state by the government and its agents while discharging their primary assignments. “Despite our efforts to engage…
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The Kano state government KNSG has commenced the review of it’s 1964 education law to improve the quality of education. Declaring open a three day workshop, Kano state commissioner for higher education Dr. Yusuf Kofar Mata explained that the review of the education law which was enacted in 1964 was long overdue. He pointed out that the strategic move was aimed at enhancing the quality of education, fostering critical thinking, and equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic world. SIMILAR: KNSG PLANE Organizes 3 Day Education Sector Review meeting The commissioner emphasized the importance of a…
Professor Usman Mohammed As my student at the University of Abuja 25 years ago. I discovered that many of our female students from the Northern part of Nigeria, came to read courses that might not have to bear serious issues with their practices in their matrimonial homes. Aisha came with the zeal and enthusiastic efforts to read Law. Coming from Zaria in Kaduna State, with solid backing of her father having been an orphan with little support from an average polygamous family. SIMILAR: A Tribute To A Rare Gem Late Alhaji Lawal Saulawa 1944-2024 Her father understood his precarious position…
Khadijah Aliyu We write to extend our deepest sympathies to all Bakorians, Class of 92 and the immediate/extended family of our dear Sister and Mother Aisha Saidu Abubakar. We stand with you at this trying moment and take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family she left behind. SIMILAR: A TRIBUTE TO MY LATE STUDENT BARRISTER AISHA SAIDU We know that you will greatly miss her, however, we urge you not to mourn like those without hope as death is an inevitable point in our journey back to our Maker. May Allah SWT grant…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Kano State School of Health Technology, organized a public lecture for students of Environmental Sciences to commemorate World Environment Day. The lecture, themed “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” was held at the School of Hygiene Kano. The principal school of hygiene Malam Jamilu Shaibu Muhammad represented by the vice principal admin Malam Sirajo Jinjiri Gaya, emphasized the importance of public sensitization on environmental health issues. He urged participants to utilize the knowledge to create a more environmentally friendly environment, prevent the spread of transmissible diseases, and promote…
Hannatu Suleiman Abba The Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education ( CHRICED) judiciously continues Anti corruption Project phase 2 in Kano state. CHRICED Executive Director Comrade Ibrahim zikirullahi represented by CHRICED senior programs officer, Mr Adewoye Omoniyi said, Community-Driven Anti-Corruption Initiative project in Kano aims to provide an avenue for dialogue between the constituents and their representatives in governance . SIMILAR: Abdulaziz Ganduje Visits Kano Anti Corruption Commission Chair. “However, The project will get rid of corruption by ensuring transparency and accountability as well as holding legislators responsible, and accountable on constituency projects in the state” Abdulrashid Adamu…
The Kano State Ministry of Education, Adolescent Girls’ Initiative and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in collaboration with Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) organized a workshop for Imams to develop key messages on Girls’ Education. Speaking at the event, The state commissioner of education represented by the director of monitoring and evaluation Yusha’u Hamza pointed out that AGILE is working with the ministry to ensure enrollment retention and completion of girls’ education. SIMILAR: CSACEFA SOF Organizes Two Day Workshop For 40 teachers He stressed that AGILE is intervening across 19 local governments but the effect is felt throughout…
Ramatu Garba A Non Governmental Organization, HortiNigeria, under a Dutch-funded horticultural program has expressed determination to assist no fewer than 60,000 farmers to tackle Tuta Absoluta(tomato ebola) in Kano and other North West states. The Sector Coordinator and Business to Business linkage HortiNigeria, Mr Abdullahi Umar, made the disclosure during the integrated Pest Management (IPM) Campaign at the demonstration site in Gidan Kwari, Bunkure local government Kano. SIMILAR: Tuta Absoluta:HortiNigeria launches campaign in Kano He said the campaign aimed at shedding light on innovative solutions and strategies like the use of tutasan and pheromone traps, mulching and neem oil bio…
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) Kano State coordinating office is set to unveil a new project, Early Child Learning Advancement Programme (e-CLAP). The Kano state CSACEFA coordinator Dr Auwalu Halilu made the disclosure during a monthly meeting of the coalition. READ ALSO: AGILE CSACEFA partner to Enlighten Imams on Girls Education He explained that the project is expected to be unveiled soon at SUBEB headquarters. According to him the e-CLAP initiative focuses on improving learning outcomes and increasing educational equity for early grade children and ensuring that every child has a right to accessible quality…
Academic activities were put on hold in public primary and secondary schools visited in Lagos today. The students who started arriving the schools premises as early as 7am were asked to go back home at about 8am when their teachers informed them that there would not be teaching and learning today due to the ongoing labour strike. READ ALSO: Nation Wide Strike: Bayelsa Workers Shun Offices One of such schools is Olorunfunmi secondary school Idimu, under Alimosho local government area of Lagos state. In an interview with the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Lagos State, Mr. Akintayo Hassan , parents…