Gov Adeleke reduces public servants work hours for Ramadan, Lent Period Kola Oyelere Kano Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reduced public servants work hours for the Ramadan and Lent period. The government,approved that Public Servants should close work by 2pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 1pm on Fridays, during the ongoing Ramadan and Lent seasons only Governor Adeleke stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers during the fasting season. The statement was signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor. The statement said governor Adeleke further explained that the new schedule will take effect…
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Ramadan: KASPA DG lauds Aminu Magashi foundation for donating food items to vulnerable persons Kola Oyelere Kano The Director-General of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Dr. Fateema Abubakar Abdullahi (Amneef), has commended the Aminu Magashi Foundation for donating food items to vulnerable residents at the D/Kudu Vocational Rehabilitation Training Centre in Kano. Dr. Fateema gave the commendation on Wednesday while witnessing the official handover of the items to the management of the rehabilitation centre. She described the gesture as timely and impactful, especially during the holy month of Ramadan when support for vulnerable persons is most needed. According…
Aliko Dangote Foundation Commits N1.5bn to Support BUK Postgraduate Students Kola Oyelere Kano The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has signed a ₦1.5 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayero University Kano (BUK) to provide scholarship support for postgraduate students of the Dangote Business School. The agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Business School’s main auditorium in Kano, provides ₦300 million annually over five years to fund scholarships for eligible MBA, entrepreneurship, and management postgraduate students. Under the MoU, jointly signed by ADF Board of Trustees member, Hajiya Mariya Aliko Dangote, and BUK Vice Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, each beneficiary will…
Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion Kola Oyelere Kano Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The landmark deal is expected to position the refinery as the largest in the world upon completion. Under the agreement, Dangote Group will acquire a wide range of advanced construction equipment to support ongoing and upcoming projects across refining, petrochemicals, agriculture and large-scale infrastructure development. The new machinery will complement…
Official reception for Gov Yusuf to APC: tight security at Sani Abacha Stadium Kola Oyelere, Kano There was heavy security presence at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday as armed operatives took over the venue for the official reception of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Security personnel, including members of the armed forces and other agencies, were strategically stationed in and around the stadium to ensure order during the high-profile event. Major roads leading to the stadium were heavily controlled, with vehicular movement restricted close to the venue. Many attendees were asked to…
Kano correspondents’ chapel spends N3m on ramadan food, launches cooperative society Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expended N3 million on the procurement and distribution of Ramadan food items to its members as part of efforts to enhance their welfare. Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Murtala Adewale, disclosed this during the unveiling of the Chapel’s first-ever Cooperative Society and the inauguration of eminent personalities as trustees of the platform. The event was held on Saturday at the NUJ Secretariat, Press Centre, in Kano. Adewale revealed that the Kano State Government provided…
Gov. Yusuf flags off 54,600 Bags of rice for ramadan support in Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to cushion the hardship faced by less privileged residents during the Ramadan period in Kano State. The initiative, announced in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, was officially launched on Saturday at Maganda Road in Kano. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Yusuf described the intervention as a yearly tradition aimed at supporting residents during the holy month of Ramadan. “It is my singular honour and privilege…
Ganduje denies role in Dadiyata’s disappearance, demands evidence from El-Rufai Kola Oyelere Kano Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has strongly rejected allegations linking him to the disappearance of activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. Ganduje was responding to claims reportedly made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting his involvement in the activist’s disappearance. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by former Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Muhammad Garba, the ex-governor described the allegation as “reckless, unfounded and a clear attempt to shift responsibility” for an incident that occurred…
Youth development key driver of economic growth — Gov. Yusuf Kola Oyelere Kano KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth development as a central pillar for economic growth and effective governance, pledging expanded support and broader opportunities for young people across the state. The governor made this known on Friday while receiving members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Kano. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Yusuf described youths as critical stakeholders…
KEDCO launches digitised electricity payment system Kola Oyelere Kano Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has launched a digitised electricity payment system aimed at blocking revenue leakages and improving customer payment experience. The new solution features a self-service, ATM-enabled payment kiosk developed in partnership with Fucil Datatech Limited and was officially commissioned on Friday in Kano. Speaking at the launch, KEDCO Managing Director, Abubakar Shuaibu Jimaita, said the initiative is part of the company’s broader digitisation programme designed to align its operations with global standards and enhance service delivery. He described the project as a major milestone in strengthening strategic partnerships…