Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,in his efforts to pave the way for a condusive educational learning in the state, has distributed 73,800 three-seater desks to schools across the 44 local government areas of the state. Making this known, during the distribution ceremony held at the Trade Fair Complex, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stated that the provision of furniture is a significant step in the ongoing commitment to improving education in the state, which serves as the bedrock of any prosperous society. According to him,” This is part of determined effort to implement components of the State of Emergency…
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The Kano State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the conversion of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kumbotso, to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education and as a degree awarding institution. However,based on this development, Governor Abba Yusuf has dissolved the university‘s management, directing the Vice Chancellor to handover the affairs of the defunct university to his most senior deputy. Making this known,the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Dantiye, stated that the conversion was made after extensive consultation with the relevant stakeholders. He added that “the decision aims at enhancing educational quality and maintaining effective management.” According to him,the SEC acted…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reopened Informatics Institute after 8 years of closure by the immediate past administration. This was just as governor Yusuf also presented admission letters to 250 students to begin academic activities without delay. However,while reopening the Institute in Kura Local Government,governor Yusuf’,then expressed his commitment in reopening all Institutions of learning shuts down by the immediate past administration in the state. The institute is designed to meet the requirements and enhance the digital economy.” He said that the revival of the institute aligns with his administration broader vision for the digital economy in Kano State. According…
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has explained that the relationship between Kano State and Maiduguri is an old one with ancient history. Gov. Zulum stated this when he received the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, at the Government House, accompanied by the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El Kanemi, during a sympathy visit by the Emir of Kano to Borno State. The Governor commended the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, for the visit, adding that they will never forget it and that it will further strengthen the friendship between the…
THE OPEC Secretary General, Haitham Al Ghais, has set the record straight, revealing that the real reasons behind high fuel prices lie elsewhere—primarily in taxes imposed by governments, including those of major oil-consuming nations. However,this may be in response to the fuel price hike in the country ,which has sparked widespread concerns, with many pointing fingers at oil producers, particularly local operators like Dangote Refinery. In an article published on Tuesday, Al Ghais explained that crude oil and its derivatives form the backbone of global industries, powering everything from transportation to pharmaceuticals. However,while many assume that rising oil prices directly benefit…
The newly appointed Pro-Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Hon. Justice Abdu Aboki, has promised to strive with commitments,to turn around the challenges of the institution into opportunities. Making this known in his inaugural speech, Justice Aboki, stated that his appointment was not just a personal milestone but a significant moment in the journey of Aliko Dangote varsity. According to him, “The journey ahead will not be without its obstacles, but I am confident that with your support and a shared commitment to our goals, we will succeed”. He therefore emphasized that ” As “we journey together…
The Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas in the state. This was just as he stated that “This dissolution applies to all chairmen, vice chairmen, secretaries, and councillors.” However,he announced the decision during a special meeting held at the Africa House, Government House Kano Gov.Yusuf said that the dissolution comes just a week after the Kano State House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to the tenure of the caretaker chairmen, which was set to expire on September 8, 2024. He however disclosed that the extension, slated to run from September…
The Kano state governor Abba Yusuf has enumerated importance usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an opportunity to address many of the systemic problems that have historically plagued Nigeria’s elections saying it will minimize human error and enhance transparency. He made this assertion on Wednesday, in his address on Wednesday at the 5th social influencers summit in Kano that was organized by the Center For Information Technology And Development (CITAD). However, speaking on his behalf,the Special Adviser on State affairs to governor Alhaji Usman Bala , said ” In light of these issues, the emergence of AI provides a promising opportunity to…
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, (ALGON,) Kano State Chapter, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the 44 Local Government Chairmen of the state have written a petition to Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee against Musa Aliyu, (SAN,) Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), in Kano for alleged violation court orders. It will be recalled that the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee is responsible for the award of rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, to legal practitioners in Nigeria However,the petition was written by Baba & Jibril, a law firm in Kano and solicitors to…
A special Delegation of the House of Representatives, under the leadership of the former majority leader and chairman of Northern regional caucus of the House, Alhassan Ado Doguwa,has donated a sum of house donated the sum 100ml to help victims affected by the flood. The delegation visited Maiduguri, on Tuesday to sympathize and commiserate with the Government and people of the State over the recent floods disaster in the state. However,Hon Doguwa ,who led the delegation on behalf of the Speaker of the House of Reps, Tajuddeen Abbas and the entire members of the house donated the sum 100ml to help…