Kano targets four million new voters ahead of 2027 general elections Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has intensified efforts to expand civic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting a target of at least four million newly registered voters across the state’s 44 local government areas. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano on ongoing voter mobilisation and registration activities across the state. He revealed that 267,790 eligible residents have successfully completed their voter registration from August 2025 to date and are currently awaiting the collection…
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Medipool, Kano DMCSA partner to strengthen drug revolving fund system Kola Oyelere Kano The Medipool Nigeria team has held a high-level advocacy meeting with the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) as part of efforts to improve access to safe, affordable and quality medicines through stronger Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) systems. The engagement took place in Kano ,where the Medipool delegation, led by Project Lead Kafayat Babalola, met with DMCSA officials to review the agency’s operational framework and reform measures in drug procurement and distribution. Discussions focused on key DRF components, including procurement processes, warehousing, distribution channels,…
NEMA, stakeholders meet in Kano to strengthen 2026 emergency preparedness The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, in collaboration with the Kano and Jigawa State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), has convened a one-day Emergency Preparedness Coordination Stakeholders Meeting aimed at strengthening response capacity ahead of 2026. The meeting, held on Thursday in Kano, focused on reviewing emergency preparedness and response activities carried out in 2025 and developing strategic plans for improved coordination and effectiveness in the coming year. The theme of the meeting was “Review of 2025 Emergency Preparedness, and Response Strategic Planning for 2026.” Speaking at the…
Kano Governor donates N100m to singa market fire victims Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the donation of N100 million to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Singa Market, which destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira. The donation was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi DawakinTofa. The fire incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, reportedly gutted three large stores at the popular market, leading to heavy losses for shop owners and traders. During a visit to the scene, Governor Yusuf expressed deep sympathy with…
Dan’agundi applauds Jao’ji’s emergence as city boy movement director in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Director General of the National Productivity Centre and Director General of the Tinubu Support Group (North West), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, has applauded the appointment of Hon. Nasir Bala Aminu Jao’ji as Director of the City Boy Movement in Kano State, describing it as a timely step toward strengthening grassroots political engagement. In a congratulatory message, Dan’agundi said Jao’ji’s emergence reflects deliberate and purposeful leadership, noting that the movement requires credible figures with deep community connections. He stated that the appointment comes at a crucial…
Kano Hisbah trains female provost members in capacity-building seminar Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Hisbah Board has organised a one-day capacity-building seminar for members of its Female Provost Unit as part of efforts to strengthen their operational skills and improve service delivery across the state. Speaking at the seminar, the Deputy Commandant for Female Matters, Dr. Khadija Sagir Sulaiman, who was represented by Malama Fatima Ahmad Tsakuwa, described the Female Provost Unit as one of the most critical arms of the board. She said the unit plays a vital role in care, discipline, and the effective implementation of the…
NNPC engaging proven partners to revamp refineries — Ojulari Kola Oyelere, Kano The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) says it is engaging partners with proven technical and operational capacity to rehabilitate and sustainably run the nation’s refineries. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Wednesday during a fireside chat titled “Securing Nigeria’s Energy Future” at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja. Ojulari said the company is currently in discussions with partners that have a strong track record in refining and petrochemical operations to develop sustainable, self-financing and…
Group faults Senate over delay in electoral act amendment bill Kola Oyelere, Kano The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has criticised the Senate over the delay in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning that continued inaction could weaken public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised the concern on Wednesday during an emergency press conference held at the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) office in Kano, following the Senate’s adjournment without taking a decision on the bill. Convener of the Situation Room, Comrade Y. Z. Ya’u, said it was…
CITAD calls for inclusive, gender-responsive, green digital transformation in Nigeria Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged policymakers, private sector actors and development partners to adopt a more inclusive, gender-responsive and environmentally sustainable approach to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking at a press briefing, the Project Lead Officer, Fatima Babakura, said the organization is advancing advocacy under its Greening and Feminist Centering of the National Digital Transformation Agenda Project, implemented with the support of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC). Babakura said while Nigeria’s digital transformation is often described in terms of infrastructure growth,…
Ganduje Inspects Abuja grand mosque project, emphasises faith-based national development Kola Oyelere Kano Former Kano State Governor and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday led a high-level delegation to inspect an ongoing Grand Mosque and Islamic Centre project in Abuja, underscoring his continued national engagement through faith-based initiatives. The inspection took place in the Federal Capital Territory and drew prominent personalities, including the Head of the Qadiriyya Order in Africa, Sheikh Kariballah Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Kabara, and the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Hon. Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi.…