TAJBank Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost non-interest banking services providers, has won the Global Islamic Finance Award (GIFA) 2023 for its ‘Best Sukuk Deal of the Year 2023. According to a statement…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
Kano Tribunal Judgment: FRSC cautions party supporters against ”wild celebrations”
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano State has advised supporters of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party(NNPP) against ”wild celebrations” after the Gubernatorial Election petition Tribunal…
Military coups are wrong, Tinubu tells UN Assembly
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called on world leaders to affirm democratic governance as the best guarantor of the sovereign will and well-being of the people, saying military coups are wrong….
2023 presidential election: Obi files appeal against Tribunal judgment
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has appealed against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu. Obi in…
Out-of-school: Nigeria needs 20,000 more schools, 907,769 classrooms — UBEC
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Boboye has said that the country needed additional 20,000 schools and 907,769 classrooms to absorb the growing number of out-of-School Children. Boboye…
Court dismisses Bulkachuwa’s suit seeking to stop ICPC, DSS, from investigating him
A Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the suit filed by Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa seeking to stop the ICPC from investigating him over the comment he made during the valedictory session…
UNGA 78: Tinubu set to address General Assembly
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to address world leaders at the ongoing 78th session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in…
MAOSA decries effects of incessant attacks on Plateau’s education, economic growth
The Mangun Old Students Association (MAOSA) has decried the wanton killings and grievous effects of incessant attacks on Plateau educational and economic growth. Set 85, “The Pillar Set” of the association, made…
Beneficiaries complain as CBN set to recover COVID-19 intervention loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to recover loans it granted some categories of Nigerians to ameliorate harsh socio-economic realities. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the loan initiative…
KNSG conveys 158 Students to 5 States under Exchange Programme
Kano State Government has conveyed the first batch of 158 Secondary Students to five states under the Students Exchange Programme. Recall that on 19th August 2023, Kano State Ministry of Education conducted…
Auwalu: An Adolescent With A Message On The Merit Of Morality
By Bala Ibrahim. The dictionary describes morality as the principle concerning the distinction between right and wrong, or good and bad behavior. At a time when Nigerians, particularly those Nigerians that fall…
TCN restores power to Sokoto – Official
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored bulk power supply to Sokoto State by 6 p.m on Saturday (Sept. 15), an official has confirmed. Mr Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager (GM),…
CISLAC Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s 75% Debt Surge to N87 Trillion Under Tinubu
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised an alarm over the nonchalance displayed by the President Bola Tinubu administration towards the country’s rising debt profile. The Executive Director of CISLAC,…
Gov. Fintiri begins N5bn Credit Guarantee Scheme
Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has begun the N5bn credit guarantee scheme for agribusiness owners in the state. A statement by Muhammad Tukur, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, said…
ACF seeks greater international aid for disaster-stricken North Africa
As rescue teams from across the world provide aid and intensify the search for survivors of the deadliest earthquake in Morocco, and the flooding in Libya, the Arewa Consultative Forum ( ACF)…
Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i deserves a royal treatment: A response to an ethnic jingoist
By Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai A wise saying has it that when someone saves your life and gives you life to breathe, there’s need for gratitude and humility. The recent outburst by the…
Jigawa Govt. flags off distribution of palliatives to poor and vulnerable
Jigawa State government has disbursed one billion Naira and eighty million naira to poor and vulnerable people, elderly, Pwds, and orphans as grant. In the same vein, the state also distributed 47,410…
BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Cardoso new CBN governor
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr Olayemi Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five years at the…
We’ll promote, support youth journalism -Dantiye
Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye said the state government is committed to supporting initiatives that will promote and improve the youth journalism in the state. The Commissioner stated this…
Kebbi Assembly passes vote of confidence on Gov. Idris
The Kebbi State House of Assembly this Thursday unanimously through a resolution passed a ” vote of confidence” on the State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu for his land mark…
Prof. Gwarzo condoles with Kano Deputy Gov. over elder brother’s death
The Founder and Chairman Governing Council of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has condoled with the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo over the passing away…
President Tinubu appoints Adedeji as acting FIRS boss
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This is contained in a statement by Chief…
School Security: NSCDC inaugurates 60 special female squad in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command has inaugurated 60 special female squad to enhance security in schools. Speaking at the inauguration of the squad, NSCDC state Commandant,…
Appeal Court sacks Ndudi Elumelu, affirms LP candidate winner of Reps seat in Delta
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, set aside the judgment of the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba which declared Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic…
BREAKING: Blackout as national grid collapses
The national grid suffered a fresh total system collapse, on Thursday. Electricity distribution companies (DisCos), in different notices to customers, said the national grid collapsed at about 12.40 am today. Ndidi Mbah,…