The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) paid a courtesy visit to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) office, led by the National Chairperson, Aisha K. Bura. According to the chairperson,the visit aims to explore avenues for collaboration in empowering women entrepreneurs across the nation. Read More: NAWOJ advocates women empowerment for sustainable economic devpt Aisha commended SMEDAN for its dedication to empowering women in entrepreneurship and pledges to collaborate closely in advancing this noble cause. ” As the fourth estate of the realm, NAWOJ is committed to disseminating accurate information about SMEDAN’s programs and initiatives…
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, at a news conference in Abuja said the increase will see the customers pay N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. Oseni said these customers represent 15 percent of the 12 million electricity customers in the country. Read More: NOTICE OF MINOR AND EXTRAORDINARY REVIEW OF TARIFFS FOR ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES He pointed out that the commission had also downgraded some customers on Band A to Band B due to non-fulfilment of…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has presented a commendation letter to Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. The letter was presented during an iftar gathering with executives from 22 unions held at government house Kano. Read More: KNSG Partner NAWOJ for Women Development Represented by the national secretary of NAWOJ, Wasila Ladan, she explained that, the commendation was in line with the governor’s dedication to providing quality education, accountability, and execution of projects as well as policies and programs aimed at uplifting Kano to international standards. She said the present administration’s focus on good governance initiatives sets…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has uncovered about 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry, DE registration exercise. Read More: JAMB announces 2024 cutoff mark release date and more Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB made this known in Abuja when he received the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students. According to Professor Oloyede, out of this figure, 397 were from colleges of education, 453 from university diplomas and the rest were from other A’level certificates. Read More: JAMB Fixes Date To Decide 2024 Admissions Cut-Off Marks The Board noted…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA), has screened four commissioners, nominated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf including Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso This was a sequel to a motion moved by the majority leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala supported by the lawmakers. Speaking shortly after sitting, Lawan Hussaini Dala pointed out that, the names of Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, Abduljabar Umar Garko, Shehu Usman Aliyu and Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso were submitted last week for subsequent scrutiny and approval as members of the state executive council. He highlighted that the house has screened the nominees and found them worthy of being appointed as…
The Chairman, Kano State Civil Service Commission (SCS), Alhaji Umar Shehu Minjibir says the agency has handled 819 cases of civil servants in the last eight months. In a statement issued by the deputy director public enlightenment CSC, Usman Gwadabe, the chairman said 558 civil servants were promoted, while 104 transferred across the state Ministries, Department and Agencies. He noted that 61 civil servants deployed to various organisations, 11 substituted with their cadres in addition to treatment of 67 cases affected by retirement, resignation, withdrawal and death. Minjibir revealed that four employees were advanced from one cadre to another, five…
The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) foundation, in collaboration with Kano state government KNSG, and phone dealers would train 225 repentant youths on phone repairs and business skills to make them self-reliant. The coordinator of Africa Health Budget Network AHBN, and founder of AMG Foundation Dr Aminu Magashi Garba said the training was part of efforts to empower youths and reduce unemployment. Read Also: KNSG to build primary school at Gaida community as CSACEFA, AMG commission new Toilets He pointed out that, the foundation would sponsor 100 on phone repairs, KNSG would train 100 on different business skills, while the phone…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The President’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. Read Also: JUST IN: Tinubu jets off to Senegal for Faye’s inauguration Tuesday President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other regional leaders to witness the inauguration at Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior…
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board HMB has dismissed three medical staff of the Kabo General Hospital for alleged extortion. The board also suspended the accountant, auditor and head of laboratory of the hospital for selling free HIV test kits. In a statement by the spokesperson of the board Samira Sulaiman,the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Mansur Nagoda, announced the sanctions after an unscheduled inspection visit to the facility. The executive secretary who was accompanied by Director General KNCDC, Dr Muhammad Abbas and Director General SAKA , Dr Usman Bashir, expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the public facility.…
The Director General Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kano State, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has been honored with the prestigious Most Outstanding Spokesperson Award by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information. Mr. Dawakin Tofa was selected for this esteemed award in recognition of his instrumental role in promoting not only the positive image of the Kano State Governor and his giant strides but for effectively showcasing the only NNPP ruling state in Nigeria. Read Also: Kano governor wins Courageous Governor award The Jury Sub-Committee of the National Spokespersons Awards,…