From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is set to launch the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a key initiative aimed at creating more job opportunities for youths and other citizens across the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made this announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during an interaction with Labour Correspondents. He revealed that the initiative, driven by the Ministry, aims to train and equip 2.5 million people annually over the next four years, providing them with the necessary skills and tools to thrive in the digital age. Dingyadi stated…
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By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Executive Council has approved a historic sum of more than N28 billion for various development projects aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical sectors in the state. The approval was finalized during the council’s meeting on Wednesday, December 18, at the Government House, Kano. According to a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the decisions underscore the administration’s commitment to sustainable development and enhanced public services across the state. Infrastructure Development: Key Road Projects: A significant portion of the approved funds will go toward the rehabilitation and…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that having been filed when the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court, the instant application was incompetent. There was, however, room for the governor’s lawyers to file a fresh bail application and apply for a hearing…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially signed the 2025 Budget of “Building Your Future II” into law. The approved budget totals N692,244,449,513.87, which reflects a slight increase of N10 billion from the original proposal of N682,244,449,513.87 submitted by the Governor on November 25, 2024. In his remarks at the signing ceremony, Governor Radda commended the Katsina State House of Assembly for its hard work and dedication in ensuring the state has a budget that will effectively support developmental activities throughout 2025. He also praised the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has allocated N2.48 trillion to Nigeria’s health sector in the 2025 budget, which represents 5.18 percent of the total N47.90 trillion proposed budget. The allocation includes N402 billion for health infrastructure, while N282.65 billion is earmarked for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Tinubu presented the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget on Wednesday, dubbing it the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity.” In his address to the National Assembly, the president emphasized the need for a collective effort to “rewrite Nigeria’s narrative.” He stated that the responsibility of changing the country’s…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has, again, dismissed untoward perceptions on the recent cabinet reshuffle that affected the office of the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government and Five Commissioners. Addressing journalists Wednesday during the state executive council meeting held at the Government House, Governor Yusuf specifically refuted political insinuation being attached to the major cabinet shake-up. In a state-issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Y, Yusuf, who used the opportunity to debunk misrepresentation of government action, insisted the rejig was taken in good faith and the best interest of Kano. “…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a significant reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899.50 per litre, effective immediately. This price cut, announced on Thursday morning, is aimed at providing relief to Nigerians during the upcoming holiday season. The refinery had previously lowered the price to N970 per litre on November 24th. “This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period,” stated Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, in a press release. Furthermore, Dangote Refinery is introducing a special offer: for every…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has successfully negotiated a reduction of over N2 billion in tuition liabilities owed to Middle East University, Cyprus, for the education of state-sponsored students. The intervention, which was disclosed during the 22nd Executive Council Meeting at the Kano Government House, reduces a debt inherited from the previous administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the liabilities, totalling over 3 million euros (approximately N4 billion), had been left unpaid by the Ganduje-led government. The debt covered tuition fees for students…
…TEENS MATA honors Governor Yusuf By Usman Usman Garba Kano State has been named the overall best state at the 2024 National Agricultural Show held in Nasarawa State. The state also secured second place in the fisheries value chain category at the just concluded national agric show. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, revealed that the trophy was presented to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Danjuma Mahmud, during the 22nd State Executive Council Meeting in Kano. Governor Yusuf commended the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has launched an urgent investigation into the activities of medicine vendors in Ebom, a community in the Abi Local Government Area, where an outbreak of abnormal sleep disorders has left many residents hospitalized. The government suspects the disorders may be linked to trypanosomiasis or substance abuse. Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, the State Commissioner for Health, along with Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, Director General of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, confirmed the rapid response to contain the situation. The government has instructed the directorates of medical and pharmaceutical services…