FG undertaking ₦9.5trn infrastructure projects in Kano, Says Gov Yusuf Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that the Federal Government is undertaking infrastructure projects worth over ₦9.5 trillion in Kano State under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Yusuf stated this on Wednesday in Kano while representing President Tinubu at the commissioning of a major section of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano highway. The governor commended Tinubu for his commitment to infrastructure development in the state, noting that the projects span road construction, railway development and other strategic investments designed to stimulate economic growth. He described the highway…
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UNICEF Donates 11,580 Cartons of Therapeutic Food to Gombe for Malnourished Children Kola Oyelere Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over 11,580 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Gombe State Government to support the treatment of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. The Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, disclosed this during the handover ceremony, where she commended the state government for committing ₦500 million in counterpart funding for nutrition interventions in 2025. Rafique explained that the Child Nutrition Fund matched the state government’s contribution with an additional ₦500 million, bringing the…
KANSIS 2026 to Explore AI’s Role in Governance, Accountability Kola Oyelere Kano The 7th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS 2026) will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation can improve governance, strengthen accountability and promote citizen participation in Nigeria. Organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), the two-day summit is scheduled to hold on October 21 and 22, 2026, at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano, under the theme, “Future of Governance: AI, Innovation, and Citizen Engagement.” Hamza Ibrahim, Chairman of the Summit’s Media and Publicity Committee, disclosed this during a press briefing at CITAD’s office in…
Atiku’s subsidy return plan could push petrol price to ₦4,000 per litre, says APC Kwankwaso Kola Oyelere, Kano A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has warned that a proposed return to fuel subsidy by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, could push petrol prices to ₦4,000 per litre. Kwankwaso said reversing the removal of fuel subsidy could place an enormous financial burden on the Federal Government and threaten spending on workers’ salaries, education, healthcare, pensions and infrastructure. He argued that the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola…
WHC Solar trains nearly 300 installers to boost solar power access in Nigeria Kola Oyelere, Kano The Chief Executive Officer of WHC Solar, Clint Chan, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding access to electricity in Nigeria through reliable solar energy solutions amid persistent power supply challenges. Chan said the company was determined to ensure that households, businesses and industries had access to electricity through solar power systems. He stated this in Kano during a technical training programme organised by WHC Solar for solar installers. “Nigeria is still facing electricity challenges, which is why our mission is to ensure that…
First Baptist Church, Kano, Honours Gov. Yusuf with Ambassador of Peace, Infrastructural Development Award Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the Ambassador of Peace and Infrastructural Development Award from First Baptist Church, Kano, in recognition of his contributions to peaceful coexistence and infrastructure development in the state. The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during activities marking the church’s 100th year’s anniversary. Yusuf, who was represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Usman Bala Mohammad, received the award through the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Dr David Olusola Idowu. The…
NNPC Activates Emergency Response After Pipeline Explosion in Rivers Kola Oyelere Kano The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has activated emergency response procedures following an explosion on one of its gas pipelines in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The explosion occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, involving a gas pipeline belonging to NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), a subsidiary of NNPC Limited. The company expressed concern over reports of injuries and damage to residential buildings and businesses in the affected community. In a statement issued on Friday, October 16, the Chief Corporate Communications…
World Food Day: CAPPA urges FG to prioritise nutrition, make healthy food affordable Kola Oyelere Kano Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise nutrition, food affordability and stronger regulations against unhealthy food products in Nigeria’s food security policies. The organisation made the call in a statement issued on Friday, October 16, 2026, to mark World Food Day, themed “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” CAPPA noted that although Nigeria had recorded steady growth in food production and remained a leading producer of cassava, yam and sorghum, millions of Nigerians continued to face acute food insecurity…
Kano Govt Provides New Mattresses for School Exchange Programme Students Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has provided new mattresses for newly admitted students participating in its School Exchange Programme at Government Secondary School (GSS), Gwarzo, and Shekara Government Girls Secondary School. The initiative, implemented through the state Ministry of Education, is aimed at improving students’ welfare and providing a comfortable boarding environment to support effective learning. The Commissioner for Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the programme and providing essential facilities for students’ academic activities and general well-being. Makoda, who was…
Kwankwaso Celebrates Senator Lado at 60, Describes Him as Political Dogma Kola Oyelere Kano The Spokesperson of the Political Appointees Forum from Kano State, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), on his 60th birthday, describing him as a political figure who plays the game with maturity, experience and respect. Kwankwaso, who also described Lado as a political dogma, commended his contributions to democratic governance, humanitarian services and national development. He said Lado’s wealth of experience in public service and legislative affairs had helped strengthen relations…