The Kano State government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an education recovery conference on 10th and 11th of July, 2024, aimed at addressing significantly education sector challenges in the state However,the statement was signed byAlhaji Tajuddeen Gambo, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Education Chairman, Education Recovery Conference Planning Committee,a copy made available on Friday to press in Kano The education sector in Kano State, like many parts of Nigeria, faces critical issues that hinder its progress. Currently, there are…
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The Kano State government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an education recovery conference on 10th and 11th of July, 2024, aimed at addressing significantly education sector challenges in the state However,the statement was signed byAlhaji Tajuddeen Gambo, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Education Chairman, Education Recovery Conference Planning Committee,a copy made available on Friday to press in Kano The education sector in Kano State, like many parts of Nigeria, faces critical issues that hinder its progress. Currently,…
THE Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has disclosed how corrupt practices and other related offences undermine the rule of law by compromising transparency and fostering the culture of impunity; emphasing that the Rule of Law was important in maintaining justice, equality and accountability in Nigeria. He stated this during the ongoing 3rd African International Conference on The Rule of Law, Public Service and National Development, which commenced on Tuesday at the Nassarawa State University, Keffi; Nassarawa State. The ICPC Chairman, who was represented by the Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy…
Kano state government has concluded arrangement to complete the abandoned five kilometers rural road project commissioned across the 44 local government areas of the state. The state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,gave the assurance after a reconciliation meeting with contractors handing the capital projects at the government house. It will be recalled that the multi-million naira 5 kilometers rural urban road projects which were awarded by former Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his administration had suffered total neglect by immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. This was contained in a statement signed byDirector General media and publicity government House,…
THE Bayero University Kano( BUK) has indicated its readiness to work with Kano State Government in solving the education crisis facing the state. The Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas gave the assurance, when he led a team of the University management that paid a courtesy visit to the state commisioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa in his office. He however stated that for education crisis to be solved in Kano, something positive had to be done, noting that one of such step taken by the government was the recent declaration of state of emegency on education.…
THE Chairman of the Dangote Group,Aliko Dangote, has raised his opposition, on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s nearly 30 percent interest rate, urging the government to back established companies. Making this known at a Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) summit in Abuja, Dangote warned, “Nobody can create jobs with an interest rate of 30%. No growth will happen.” He then emphasized the need for affordable financing and protection of domestic industries, citing that import dependence leads to poverty and job loss. Dangote’s call to action stressed the importance of supporting local industries to combat insecurity and foster prosperity.
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has said that all necessary arrangements have been completed for the returns of 554 first batch of the state pilgrims today The flight will depart from King Abdul-Aziz International Airport Jeddah today to Malam Aminu Kano International Airport with Kano State pilgrims. This was just as he disclosed that the board have completed all arrangements for their return home on the first flight. He however made this assertion today in a statement made available to press during the farewell ceremony for the pilgrims at Kudai Area in…
KANO state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that the state government is exploring avenues at preventing drug traffickers from exploring legal means in securing back seized items under custody of some state agencies. He made this assertion on Monday while responding to some troubling developments where some drug dealers secure court orders for the release of seized drugs by government agencies. He then reiterated his administration’s commitment to combating drug smuggling and abuse, affirming government readiness in assisting agencies dedicated fighting drug menace. He disclosed that he has instructed the state Attorney General to formulate a comprehensive strategy to prevent drug…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, has said that 25 travellers, lost their lives ,while 53 others sustained various degrees of injuries in an early Monday morning auto crash. This was contained in a statement by the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi a copy made available to press on Monday in Kano The statement disclosed that the incident occurred in the Dangwaro International Market, in the metropolitan area of Kano City. He however added that the travellers were said to have been loaded in a trailer which also carried cows heading to the Southern…
ICPC refutes fake recruitment announcement The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)has described a story making the round that the organisation is recruiting ,which are been circulating on various platforms, including social media and unauthorized websites,as fake This was contained in a statement signed by the acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission, Mr.Demola Bakare, a copy made available on Sunday to press in Kano, He then disclosed that”The false information claims that ICPC is conducting a mass recruitment exercise, instructing individuals to submit their personal details and application fees to fraudulent entities.” “Thus, the Commission…