Gov.Radda Lauds KSTA As Agency Acquires 14 New Buses By Abdullahi Yusuf Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended Katsina State Transport Authority (KSTA) for transforming the state’s public transport…
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Investors lose N68bn as market extends weekly decline
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market extended last week’s losses on Monday as investors shed N68 billion through sustained profit-taking. The downturn was driven by 27 declining stocks including NPF Microfinance…
Katsina launches 20MW hybrid power push, boosts security efforts Hybrid Power
By Zubairu Idris Governor Dikko Radda says Katsina State is developing a 20-megawatt power project to stimulate economic growth and attract fresh investment. He disclosed this on Monday in Katsina during a…
Bagudu calls for community-based approach to strengthen intra-African trade
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for a community-driven approach to maximise the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasising that every Nigerian community holds tradable…
Governor Radda Economic Strategy Attracts N489.4 Billion in Private-Sector Investment at the 2025 Summit
..Katsina is building the future economy through strategic reforms, investor confidence, and sustainable partnerships — Gov. Radda Katsina State has secured over ₦489.4 billion in private-sector investment commitments at the 2025 Economic…
European firms express interest in Katsina PPP projects
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has secured major investment interest from leading French and Italian companies to accelerate industrialization in the state. The governor held a high-level business meeting in…
Economic Growth:Gov.Yusuf Tasks Banks,Others On Low Interest Loans
Economic Growth:Gov.Yusuf Tasks Banks,Others On Low Interest Loans By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged Signature Bank and other financial institutions operating in the state to continue…
Signature Bank Opens Kano Branch, Re-affirms Commitment to Northern Economic Growth
Signature Bank Opens Kano Branch, Re-affirms Commitment to Northern Economic Growth By Abdullahi Yusuf Signature Bank Limited, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing and most innovative financial institutions, has expanded its presence to the…
TinT, IBP Engage Stakeholders on Tax Equity, Revenue Potentials in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu Transparency and Accountability in Totality (TinT), also known as FollowTaxes, has convened a review and reflection session aimed at assessing the potentials of Kano State’s informal sector in revenue…
DISREP: KEDCO Set to Commence Mass Metering
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced plans to commence mass metering across its franchise areas under the Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP), a World Bank–funded initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s…
Dangote Cement Gboko Kicks Off 2025 Sustainability Week With Impactful Programmes
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has commenced its 2025 Sustainability Week, an annual programme that features the company’s deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development. In his remarks, Plant…
OTL: NNPC Ltd Renews Commitment to Robust Downstream Infrastructural Development
The NNPC Ltd has reiterated its commitment to the development and revamping of downstream across the country to enhance collaboration and drive efficiency in the sector. Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer,…
Gwarzo Youth Forum Urges Consumer Council to Intervene on Soaring Prices of Essential Goods
By Mustapha Salisu The Gwarzo Youth Community Forum has called on the Kano State Consumer Protection Council to urgently intervene in regulating the prices of essential commodities and foodstuffs across the state….
Kano Deputy Governor Declares Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 Closed
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has officially declared the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 closed, commending the Bauchi State Government for hosting what he described…
CAC, SMEDAN Launch Free Registration Drive for 250,000 MSMEs
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium…
Africa Pushes Single Air Transport Market at ICAO Assembly
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal Africa is using the ongoing 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal to push for the full implementation of the Single African Air Transport…
Zenith Bank Awards N15 Million to Yobe Students for Winning Global English Competition in London
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Zenith Bank PLC presented a total of N15 million to three female students from Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) for their outstanding victory at the 2025 World…
We are Committed to Providing Efficient Services, Says Jimeta
The Managing Director/CEO of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, has reaffirmed KEDCO’s unwavering commitment to delivering efficient and reliable electricity services to its customers across its franchise states…
Kano MAN: Dangote Refinery Reviving Moribund Companies In Nigeria
The Kano-Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for its role in revitalizing struggling companies in Nigeria. According to the Association, the refinery’s…
KEDCO Clarifies Power Supply Situation at AKTH
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reacted to reports concerning the appeal by the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) over the alleged disconnection of its electricity supply, which…
Dangote Sponsors 2025 Abuja Trade Fair, Stimulates Intra-African Partnership
Dangote Industries Limited is sponsoring the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) which officially opens on September 25, 2025, the company said in a statement. “Dangote Group is proud to announce its…
KEDCO Wins “Most Customers Driven Electricity Distribution Company of the Year” at Africa Brand Awards 2025
Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDCO) has been honored with the prestigious award for “Most Customers Driven Electricity Distribution Company of the Year” at the Africa Brand Awards 2025, held in Lagos on…
Tax Justice Convenes Policy Dialogue on Gender-Responsive Budgeting, Taxation
By Mustapha Salisu Policymakers, civil society organizations, and development partners on Wednesday converged at Mambayya House, Kano, for a one-day policy dialogue on gender-responsive budgeting and taxation, organized by the Tax Justice…
Gov. Mutfwang Commissions JMDB Market in Bukuru
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has on Wednesday commissioned the new JMDB Market in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area, a facility designed to accommodate over 2,000 traders….
Tax Justice Holds 2-Day Budget Analysis Workshop For Kano Stakeholders
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Kano, has organized a two-day budget analysis and engagement workshop at Mambayya House, drawing together market leaders, civil society organizations, government officials, and…