Katsina State has made significant strides in technological innovation by establishing a state-of-the-art Geographical Information Service Agency (KATGIS). Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has revealed that this agency is the most cost-effective in the entire country. During a recent ceremony, Governor Radda emphasized that KATGIS is equipped with advanced technology, including QR-code certification, which surpasses…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This strategic move aims to bolster the state’s agricultural sector and enhance livestock production. A statement from the Governor’s office revealed that the Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service, and Commissioner for Agriculture have been tasked…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Academic and Non-Academic Staff of state-owned tertiary institutions in Bauchi State has announced a two-week warning strike, set to commence on Monday, December 17th, 2024. The decision was reached after an emergency meeting held at the NUJ Press Center on Thursday, December 12th. This follows an earlier 21-day ultimatum…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano A tragic road accident involving a Borno State University staff bus and a truck has claimed the lives of two students and left three others critically injured. The accident occurred on Njimtilo Road on Wednesday. According to the Borno State Police Command, the collision resulted in severe injuries for several…
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…
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