CITAD, British Council Train 50 Kano Youths on Economic Inclusion Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the British Council, has commenced an onboarding programme for 50 young people selected under its Inclusive Economic Environment (IEE) Pathways Project. Speaking at the launch of the programme in Kano on Wednesday, CITAD Senior Programme Officer and Project Lead, Isa Garba, said the onboarding was aimed at helping beneficiaries understand the objectives, components and milestones of the project. Garba explained that the project has two major tracks — employment and enterprise — designed to equip participants…
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: Iliyasu Kwankwaso hails Tinubu’s address, backs economic reforms Kola Oyelere, Kano The Executive Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Dr. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for emphasisingIndependence economic reforms, job creation, industrial development, agriculture and social support programmes in his nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the President’s focus on reducing the cost of living, improving agricultural production, expanding infrastructure and creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians was important to the country’s long-term development. In a statement, he said…
Kano Gov urges political actors, citizens to shun violence, embrace peace Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on political actors, community leaders and citizens to reject violence, division, intolerance and criminality to sustain peace and development in the state. Yusuf made the call on Thursday while addressing citizens at the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, Kano. The governor urged Kano residents to pray for a peaceful, free, fair and credible election, while exercising their civic responsibilities responsibly. “Let us shun violence and anything that may threaten the peace…
Yusuf Revives Goron Dutse Water Facility After 30 Years, Targets 40m Litres for Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revived the Goron Dutse water facility after about 30 years of non-operation, with the facility expected to add 40 million litres of potable water to the supply capacity of Kano metropolis. Governor Yusuf disclosed this on Monday when he led a high-powered government delegation on an inspection tour of the facility, where he assessed the three reservoirs and pumping infrastructure being restored for the distribution of treated water across the metropolis. The governor said the…
Kano Gov Yusuf submits N1.2tn supplementary budget Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has submitted a N1.2 trillion supplementary and amendment budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The proposal was contained in a correspondence read by the Speaker of the House, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, during plenary in Kano. Governor Yusuf said the supplementary budget was necessitated by a shortfall in revenue accruing to the state from the Federation Account following the implementation of the new tax law. He explained that the state had anticipated increased receipts…
MAAUN, CITAD warn students against sharing unverified information Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and the Department of Mass Communication, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), have urged students and digital media users to verify information before sharing it, amid the growing spread of misinformation and other forms of information disorder. The organisations made the call on Monday at MAAUN during the commemoration of the 2026 International Day for Universal Access to Information. The event, organised by CITAD in partnership with the MAAUN Department of Mass Communication, was themed: “Upholding Information Integrity in the…
Kano distributes learning materials to 5,022 ABEP learners Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of teaching and learning materials to 5,022 learners enrolled under the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) in three local government areas of the state. The exercise was flagged off by the State Commissioner for Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, with support from Plan International Nigeria and funding from the European Union. Each beneficiary is expected to receive a package containing a school bag, exercise books, a pair of sandals and a water bottle. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Makoda…
31 Governors back Tinubu as reforms, projects attract support — Says Delta speaker Kola Oyelere, Kano The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has attributed the growing political support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Federal Government’s economic reforms and infrastructure projects. Guwor, who spoke on behalf of High Chief Government Empemupolo, said the movement of governors into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reflected increasing confidence in the Tinubu administration. He spoke while discussing the strategies of the “Door-to-Door”…
Kano approves N144bn projects, ₦1.2trn supplementary budget Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Executive Council has approved projects and government commitments worth ₦144.005 billion as part of measures to accelerate infrastructure development and improve public services across the state. According to the State commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the decisions reflected the state government’s commitment to addressing the infrastructure and developmental needs of residents. The approvals were granted at the council’s 41st meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Malam Aminu Kano House, Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Governor Abba Kabir…
Kano tops Nigeria in 2026 NECO results, records 74,413 candidates with five credits Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State has emerged as the leading state in Nigeria in the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). According to the Kano State Government, 74,413 candidates from the state obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, placing Kano ahead of Lagos State, which recorded 72,496 candidates, while Oyo State came third with 55,543 candidates. The feat marks the second consecutive year Kano has recorded the highest number of candidates meeting the five-credit benchmark, including…