By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro The conferment of the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (FCMAN) on Distinguished Senator Aminu Iya Abbas is a fitting recognition of an accomplished legislator, financial expert, and public servant whose career has been defined by integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to national development. Senator Aminu Iya Abbas has established himself as one of Nigeria’s foremost professionals in accounting, forensic investigation, public finance, and legislative governance. His solid academic foundation—beginning with a National Diploma in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a…
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By Shu’aib Alhassan Umar In Nigerian politics, it is often easier to dismiss a politician’s success as the product of luck, political patronage or godfatherism than to acknowledge years of hard work and perseverance. This tendency has shaped public discourse for decades, sometimes overshadowing the personal sacrifices and commitment that define genuine political leadership. In my view, Rt. Hon. Hassan Shehu Hussain is one of those politicians whose journey deserves to be assessed beyond popular assumptions. Many people associate his political rise with favourable circumstances. However, those who have followed his political trajectory over the years know that his emergence…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining business-friendly reforms aimed at attracting investment, promoting private sector growth and accelerating economic development across the state. The Director-General of the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, gave the assurance during the 2026 Nationwide Subnational Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop held in Katsina. He described the forum as a strategic platform for government and private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance reforms that improve the state’s investment climate. Jikamshi said the workshop provides an opportunity for government officials and private sector…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, Hon. Sani Ahmed Mai Rago, has commended the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for introducing a 50 percent fertiliser subsidy programme aimed at supporting farmers and boosting agricultural production across the state. Hon. Mai Rago described the initiative as a timely intervention that demonstrates Governor Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to improving the livelihoods of rural farmers and enhancing food security in Kano State. According to the chairman, the subsidy has significantly reduced the financial burden on farmers, particularly at a time when the cost of agricultural inputs continues…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata, has commended the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for providing about 90,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers across the state at subsidised rates to enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking with journalists, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata described the initiative as a timely intervention that would ease the financial burden on farmers and boost food production during the current farming season. He said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to make fertiliser available at affordable prices demonstrates the administration’s commitment to supporting agriculture, enhancing food…
By Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim Kano State has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme after qualifying for a total of $4 million in performance-based incentives for implementing key governance, education and healthcare reforms. The World Bank, through the HOPE Governance Programme domiciled in the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, approved $27 million in incentives for states that successfully met the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Assad Hassan, announced the incentives on Tuesday in Abuja during a retreat attended by commissioners, permanent secretaries and…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Bauchi State Media Team has commenced deliberations on new strategies for effective governance communication, with a strong emphasis on innovation, professionalism, and ethical journalism aimed at strengthening public trust and citizens’ engagement. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Annual Retreat of the Bauchi Media Team in Gombe State, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed stressed the need for journalists and government communicators to embrace modern communication approaches capable of enhancing transparency, accountability, and public confidence in government. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Usman Shehu Usman, said communication remains…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano (NWUK), Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, on Wednesday received members of the Kano Study Centre of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), led by their newly elected Chairman, Malam Jamilu Abdullahi, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two institutions. The visit formed part of the ICAN Kano Study Centre’s tradition of paying courtesy visits to key partner institutions whenever new leadership assumes office. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the ICAN Kano Study Centre, Malam Jamilu Abdullahi, said the visit was intended to…
By Rabiu Sanusi Northwest University Kano (NWUK) has recorded another significant milestone in its efforts to improve power supply and strengthen campus infrastructure, as the Physical Infrastructure Department of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) commenced the formal taking-over and handover process, marking the official start of the Solarization Project at the university’s main campus. The exercise, which took place on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, was led by the Director of Physical Infrastructure, Architect Yusuf Muhammad Ashiru, who headed the TETFund delegation to the university. The delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters says in the month of June and second quarter of this year 2026, its troops across various threatres of operations have neutralized 662 terrorists, arrested 1,084 suspects, rescued 951 kidnapped victims, and 39 insurgents surrendered. Within the period, the troops also recovered 328 arms, 12,590 rounds of ammunition, and dismantled 12 illegal refining sites. They further recovered over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products. Briefing news men in Abuja on Wednesday on the achievements recorded by the ongoing military operations nationwide in the month of June and second quarter of this year, the…