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.…
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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…
KANO state governor Abba Yusuf, has saidthat the deductions made from pension funds by the immediate past administration of Abdullahi Ganduje were not credited to the state government accounts. Yusuf made the assertion while delivering an address at the second phase payment of N5 billion gratuity and death benefits to beneficiaries from some categories of 2016 – 2019, in Kano He however disclosed that payment of pension is not a privilege done to the beneficiaries but a constitutional right that must be preserved. According to him the pension system run by the previous administration was corrupt such that payments to beneficiaries were marred…
THE Katsina State governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda,has said that the state ,” is witnessing firsthand of the devastating effects of malnutrition on children and families, adding that it is our responsibility to act swiftly and decisively.” He then resolved to play a pivotal role in a high-level dialogue addressing the critical issue of malnutrition in Northern Nigeria. The event, held on June 27, 2024, at the Lagos-Osun Hall, Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, was hosted by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health. Governor Radda, then demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the…
A Lagos based newspaper, This Nigeria,has awarded the Kano state governor,Abba Kabir Yusuf, the 2024 “Most Courageous Governor of the Year.” According to the Governor’s Spokesman , Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement signed and made available to press in Kano The second edition of This Nigeria Newspaper’s lecture and awards event took place at the ‘Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, with Governor Yusuf of Kano, alongside the Governors of Akwa Ibom and the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, being honoured as distinguished awardees 2024 He added that the Governor was awarded during the 2024 annual lecture and awards ceremony commemorating…
The Dangote Refinery said that the company has swiftly contained a minor fire incident at its effluent treatment plant (ETP) on Wednesday . This was contained in a statement signed by Anthony Chiejina,a copy made available to press on Wednesday in Kano However,the statement reads : “We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP), today Wednesday 26th of June. The company however disclosed that “There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating and there is no recorded injury or body harm to all our staff on duty.”