The Jigawa State Government has taken a significant step towards improving basic education in the state by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NewGlobe, a UK-based education solution provider. The partnership, dubbed “Jigawa Unite,” aims to enhance literacy and numeracy skills among primary school pupils. This initiative is part of Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s…
The current economy of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu has been manifesting in different outcomes to different Nigerian households or social groups and classes. Often, the Economists use the middle-class or middle income to measure the performance of an economy. Or simply gauging the living standard of the middle class. Variously referred to as socio-economic…
The Sokoto State Government is set to launch a special skills acquisition programme for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this announcement during the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration held in Sokoto. According to the Governor, the programme is part of efforts to ensure that physically challenged…
A severe malnutrition crisis is gripping Nigeria’s Bauchi State, with a staggering 120% increase in cases compared to the previous year. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that the situation could escalate into a catastrophic health emergency if immediate action is not taken. Between January and June 2023, MSF recorded over 23,000 cases of severe…
The Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms (AYIFER) has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, to ensure the timely and quality completion of the Kaduna refinery. In a statement issued on Friday, the group expressed concerns about the potential for a subpar facility,…
In a significant move to bolster its legal sector and create employment opportunities, the Kano State Government has recently hired 70 new lawyers. Aliyu Yusuf, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Office of the Head of Civil Service, announced this development in a statement released on Friday. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery within…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A significant security presence, comprising Nigerian Police and State Security Service (SSS) personnel, has been observed surrounding the Emir’s Palace in Kano, on Friday. This heightened security measure has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about the Emir’s planned activities. Unverified sources indicate that the security deployment aims to prevent Emir Muhammadu…
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an eye condition that causes inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. In recent weeks, health authorities and concerned citizens across Northern Nigeria have been grappling with a growing health scare: the resurgence…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the retirement of over 1,000 staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the associated ₦50 billion payoff scheme. This decision came after a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by Dr. Kama Nkemkama, a member representing Ebonyi State, was adopted…
…Commends Performance of Sponsored Students as Kano’s Education Investment Yields Outstanding Results Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has applauded the exceptional academic performance of students sponsored by his administration to pursue higher education in India. During a visit to the students at Sharjah University in India, Governor Yusuf expressed…
