From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has recorded significant improvements in academic standards, security, and institutional governance, culminating in the graduation of 6,824 students at its forthcoming 5th Combined Convocation Ceremony. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing organised as part of activities marking the convocation. Reflecting on the state of the institution at the time his administration assumed office, Usman said the Polytechnic was battling deep-rooted challenges, including cultism, insecurity, weak academic culture, poor infrastructure, and declining public confidence. According to him, cultism and other social…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop for 260 head teachers aimed at strengthening school self-evaluation and improving the quality of basic education across the state. The workshop, which drew participants from all the 44 Local Government Education Authorities in Kano State, is being held simultaneously at three centres—Rano, Bichi, and the SUBEB Special Training Centre at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso. Participants include head teachers of primary schools, principals of upper basic schools, and heads of nomadic schools. Speaking during a…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Malam Yusuf Kabir, has called on stakeholders and members of the public to complement government efforts toward improving education in Kano State. Kabir made the call on Friday during an inspection visit to Tarauni Local Government Area, where he assessed ongoing construction of new classrooms and the renovation of existing school buildings. He expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, noting that similar projects were being successfully executed across several local government areas of the state. “Education is the foundation of sustainable development, and while…
From Sani Gazas, Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, on Thursday, launched the disbursement of financial incentives and empowerment materials to thousands of girls and women across the state, aimed at boosting education, economic empowerment, and post-insurgency recovery. The programme saw 32,382 girls receive over ₦1.2 billion through the AGILE conditional cash transfer programme, while 1,500 beneficiaries from the displaced Mallam Dunari community in Gujba Local Government Area received ₦300 million in Micro-Enterprise Grants. In addition, 340 women across 17 local government areas were empowered with cooking gas, micro-ovens, mixers, and flour to support income-generating ventures.…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Sports Commission has deployed 282 athletes and 12 officials for the forthcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival, as the state intensifies reforms aimed at repositioning its sports sector. Chairman of the commission, Mr Etta Lawrence Itanya, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, which was attended by vice chairmen from six local government areas. Itanya said Cross River would compete in 16 sporting events at the regional festival, stressing that the commission’s primary responsibility was to ensure proper coordination, preparation and athlete readiness. “Our duty…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of processing and post-harvest equipment to farmers and agribusiness groups supported by the Value Chain Development Programme in Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to boost productivity and reduce post-harvest losses. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony in Lafia while on a two-day working visit to the state. Kyari said the intervention would add value to agricultural produce, empower women and youth farmers, enhance competitiveness and stimulate agribusiness growth in Nasarawa and across the country. “This intervention will reduce…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced the compilation of its 2024/2025 Gross Domestic Product, in a move aimed at strengthening economic planning, fiscal management and development policy. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Malik Anas, described the exercise as a major milestone in entrenching credible, data-driven governance in the state. According to him, the generation of reliable GDP estimates would enhance planning, budgeting and investment decision-making processes. “The compilation of the 2024/2025 GDP is not merely a statistical requirement; it is a deliberate initiative aimed at unveiling the state’s…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has commended the International Rescue Committee for its humanitarian interventions in the state, describing the organisation’s support as critical to addressing the needs of vulnerable communities. Radda spoke at the High-Level North-West Town Hall Meeting organised by the IRC in Katsina and attended by development partners, non-governmental organisations, traditional rulers, community leaders and government officials. The governor praised the IRC for complementing the state government’s efforts in key sectors such as nutrition, health, education, economic recovery and women’s empowerment. “We deeply appreciate the International Rescue Committee for standing…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with PLANE UK, joined the global community to mark the International Day of Education at Gabasawa Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) on Thursday. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Alhasan Hassan Deputy Director, Public Relations, of SUBEB the event aimed to celebrate teachers’ contributions to education and showcase interventions that improve learning outcomes in primary schools across the state. Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, represented by the Minjibir Zonal Director, Hajiya Zainab Aminu Zubairu, lauded teachers for their dedication,…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Residents of Dutsen Bakoshi community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State have appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene in the reconstruction of the community’s dilapidated access road, which they said has become a major obstacle to economic and social activities. The appeal was made by the community’s spokesperson in the South-South, Alhaji Musa Balarabe Dutsen Bakoshi, during an interview with journalists in Calabar. Balarabe lamented that the Dutsen Bakoshi road had deteriorated into what he described as a “trench,” noting that it becomes completely impassable during the rainy season, thereby cutting…