From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Internal Revenue Service (lRS) has made significant improvements with the generation of N2.024 billion for September 2024. The amount is against N500,700 million generated by the past immediate administration in the state. A statement issued and signed by the Director of Corporate Communication, Sada Shuaibu said the amount is also against N1.4 billion generated in August this year. The statement attributed an increase in revenue as a result of various measures introduced by new management under the leadership of the executive chairman of the service, Mahammed Isiyaku. “The collection of September supersede the…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Katsina state has called on the state government to restore 27. 5 per cent of teachers’ peculiar allowance suspended in 2011. The chairperson of the Union, Rakiya Shehu Runka, in her Speech to mark World Teachers Day, said the restoration of the allowance will boost the morale of teachers. Runka said the peculiar allowance is being enjoyed by teachers in other states with the expectation of teachers in Katsina. She said the restoration of the allowance would allow teachers from the state to benefit like their counterparts in…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna In addition to the ongoing upgrade of the nine general hospitals across the three zones of the State, Governor Uba Sani has vowed to break the jinx and complete and inaugurate the 300-bed Specialist Hospital with an oncology unit to research, diagnose and treat cancer at Millennium City, Kaduna before the end of 2024. The 300-bed ultra-modern Hospital project, which had $148million support from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), was initiated by the former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, while he was in office as the Governor of Kaduna state as part of efforts to provide a…
By Abba Dukawa Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies is gearing up to become a top-notch teacher training institution in the state and beyond. The college’s Provost, Professor Abubakar Balarabe Jakada, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining its high standards, the college aims to provide quality education, training, and research in Islamic and legal studies, producing well-rounded graduates who can fill the shortage of qualified teachers in primary and secondary schools. This was disclosed by the provost during the National Commission for Colleges of Education accreditation inspection exercise Professor Jakada emphasized that the college serves as a…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has requested the State House of Assembly for an additional N61b to the initial N358.7b total budget size, which was signed into law on January 10, 2024. The governor’s request was read on the floor of the State Assembly by the speaker of the House, Abdulkarim Lawan, seeking to amend the 2024 appropriation act. The additional funding would specifically target key infrastructures that were severely damaged by the September 10 flood which affected nearly 2 million people and completely submerged parts of Maiduguri and surrounding LGAs. In addition to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria have assured their determination to destroy terrorist networks and their infrastructures across the country. In a statement signed and issued to Triumph correspondent on Friday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Head Quarters, Major General Edward Buba said troops are eliminating more and more terrorist commanders and combatants on the battlefield through ongoing operations across the country. According to him, “The armed forces is indeed determined and remains focused to destroy terrorist networks and infrastructures across the country.” Major General Buba noted that during the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The 2024 Africa Conference hosted by the School of Politics, Policy and Governance has called for the reshaping of the political landscape in Nigeria and Africa as well as giving future leaders a superior supportive environment to acquire knowledge of governance. Speaking at the opening session of the conference in Abuja, with the theme “Good Governance In Africa: Leaders and Citizens Driving Systemic Change,” Founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Obiageli Ezekwesili, said the forum was put in place to change and upgrade the mindsets of future leaders in Africa. “When governance whether…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has been named the Best Governor of the Year by African Trust Magazine, a prestigious recognition that highlights his administration’s remarkable strides in empowering women and youth in the state. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the award was presented on Wednesday by the publisher of the magazine, Prince Isaac Adekunle, who praised Governor Yusuf for his commitment to grassroots empowerment. Adekunle highlighted the Governor’s focus on ensuring that the benefits of democracy are felt across all levels of society, particularly by Kano’s most…
From Muawuya bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has introduced an agricultural education programme in primary schools. The Executive Chairman of the state Primary Education Board, Kabir Magaji revealed this at a news conference. Magaji said the programme, which is being run in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC), is to prepare pupils for self-reliance. He said one per cent of total government funding from UBEC and state governments is being used for the programme in selected 120 schools. He said so far, about N48 million was expended on the purchase of bro, ers chic, ken and training…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Tunisian government has expressed willingness to partner with the Yobe state government in commerce, agriculture and education, among others. Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mohsen Antit, disclosed this on Thursday when he paid a courtesy visit to Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni. He explained that Yobe State has potential that is beneficial to the Tunisian business community and the business community in Yobe State. “We are willing to explore these potentials to the benefit of our people and governments. “We will arrange for exchange visits between the business communities for them to…