Jigawa Establishes Standing Committee on Nutrition to Combat Malnutrition
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the establishment of a State Standing Committee on Nutrition to strengthen coordination of nutrition…
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NUC Approves Jigawa Medical University to Tackle Doctor Shortage
ABUJA – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences, a move aimed at expanding…
Remi Tinubu Unveils Clinic, Food Bank in Jigawa
DUTSE, Nigeria – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Monday launched a major healthcare, nutrition and digital innovation drive in Jigawa State, commissioning a specialist…
Jigawa Seals Chinese Investment Pact to Transform Maigatari Border Economy
JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government, on Monday signs a joint venture agreement with Shandong Hengtai Industrial Trading Company to develop the Maigatari…
Stolen Future: Inside Northern Nigeria’s Deepening Classroom Catastrophe
Under the scorching heat of Kano’s Kurna Asabe district, 13-year-old Bashir weaves through traffic selling sachet water instead of sitting in a classroom —…
Jigawa Assures Residents HPV Vaccine Is Safe, Lifesaving
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government reassures residents of the safety and effectiveness of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, urging parents to protect…
Jigawa Suspends School Principal Over Inflated Student Feeding Records
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government suspends the principal of a girls’ boarding school after uncovering inflated student records during a follow-up inspection…
WHO, Jigawa Agency Destroy Expired Immunisation Noodles in Dutse
JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), destroys 5,520 cartons of expired…
NAPTIP Reunites 11 Trafficked Children with Jigawa Families
DUTSE, Nigeria — Nigeria’s anti-trafficking agency reunites 11 trafficked children with their families in Jigawa State following intelligence-led rescue operations. The National Agency for…
Jigawa Allocates N2bn for Disaster Response, Emergency Relief in 2026
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has earmarked N2 billion for disaster response, emergency preparedness and relief interventions in the 2026 fiscal year.…