Umar Dalhat Muaz The federal government has confirmed that none of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas have been allocated a budget for the year 2024. This revelation highlights a significant challenge to the autonomy and effectiveness of local governments in addressing poverty within their communities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the chairman of the…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has praised Kano State for its vibrant digital landscape, calling it a representation of the future of not just Nigeria but Africa. The Minister dropped the commendation on Monday during a visit to the city, emphasizing the importance of…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has painted a grim picture of child poverty in Kano State, revealing that a staggering 69.2% of children are classified as multi-dimensionally poor. The report, presented by Fatima Musa, a Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, during a…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, on Friday, honoured his commitment to improving educational infrastructure by providing 1,000 desks to Governor’s College, Kano. During a visit to the school two months ago, Governor Yusuf observed students sitting on the floor due to the shortage of desks. He immediately pledged to…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined forces with Jigawa State and 14 other Nigerian states to domesticate the Safe School Policy. This partnership comes in response to the alarming rise in attacks on educational institutions in the country. During his presentation in Dutse capital of Jigawa state…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has launched an investigation into a suspected foreign scholarship fraud involving a staggering N1.5 billion. The investigation centers around a government-sponsored foreign scholarship program that aims to send 1,001 postgraduate students to study in India and Uganda. The commission is questioning two…
Kano State is on high alert following intelligence reports indicating an influx of bandits from neighboring Zamfara and Katsina States. This was contained in a report signed by an assistant superintendent police attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID) in Zamfara state governor’s office, Bashir Makama. According to the report, bandits are fleeing the ongoing…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State has been selected to host the 2025 Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) National Conference. The announcement was made during a visit by NCS officials to the state government. Speaking on behalf of the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, his deputy assured the NCS delegation of the state…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has, on behalf of the Kano State Government, announced the donation of One Hundred Million Naira to the victims of the fire inferno that engulfed some shops in the popular Kantin Kwari Textile market recently. The Governor announced the donation when he…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in 2025, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an initial deposit of N8.4 million for intending pilgrims. This early requirement aims to streamline the registration process and ensure a smooth Hajj experience for all participants. The Director General of the State Pilgrims Board,…
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