The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a digital entrepreneurship training programme targeting 5,000 women and girls in Kano and Bauchi states to equip them with skills to grow…
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Physicians’ Week: NMA Demands Better Welfare, Digital Health Investment in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State Branch, has called for improved doctors’ welfare, better working conditions and increased investment in digital health to strengthen healthcare delivery in Nigeria….
TRAGEDY: 5 Kano Children Die Within 7 Days as Cause of Death Remains Unconfirmed
By Mustapha Salisu A family in Danbare New Layout, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, has lost five children within seven days to an illness suspected by the family to be…
Northwest Veterans qualifier: Why Kano All Stars ousted Kebbi in final—Danburan
By Ado Salisu The Northwest zonal Coordinator of All Stars international football teams, Dr Abubakar Nuhu Danburan has explained the reason behind the walk-over against Kebbi All Stars in the final of…
Kano, Saudi Arabia Discuss Trade, Investment Opportunities
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has expressed readiness to strengthen economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture, education, healthcare and human capital development. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji…
Kano’s Drug Abuse Crisis: Why the State Needs a Law, Not Just a Task Force
By Nura Ahmad Muhammad, Esq. If there is any issue that deserves the collective attention of the government, civil society, traditional and religious institutions, families and communities in Kano State, it is…
How Antenatal, Prompt Medical Care is Reducing Eclampsia Deaths in Kano
By Hajara Abdullahi Across communities in Kano State, pregnant women continue to face risks associated with maternal mortality, with health workers working to save both mothers and babies despite a shortage of…
BYB Forex: How Young Nigerian Built a Growing Trading Community in Kano
From searching for opportunities online to building a growing community around financial markets, Bello Yusif Bello, popularly known as BYBFOREX , lbegan his journey after discovering Forex trading. Bello, a Nigerian entrepreneur,…
Group Engages Kano Market Leaders on Leadership, Government Policies
By Mustapha Salisu The Game Changer Group (TGCG) has engaged leaders of trade and market associations, political stakeholders and other groups in Kano State on leadership succession, government policies and programmes. The…
Ramlat Muhammad Appointed DG Women Affairs, City Boys Movement
…New Role Described as milestone in her political journey Hajia Ramlat Muhammad has been appointed Director-General of Women Affairs of the City Boys Movement (CBM), Kano State Chapter, with responsibility for coordinating…
Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Participation in Governance
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing women’s participation in governance and empowering them across various sectors. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo stated this…
ChildSphere Empowers Street-Connected Children With Vocational Skills In Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The ChildSphere Development Initiative has trained 60 street-connected children in Sauna community of Nasarawa LGA, Kano State, in various vocational skills as part of efforts to provide alternatives to…
MAAUN Stands Out as Leading Private University in Kano, North-West
By Fateema Abubakar The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) continues to distinguish itself as one of the leading private universities in Kano State and the North-West region of Nigeria. Its…
Kano Strengthens Malaria Response With 2027 LGA Workplan DevelopmentÂ
The Kano State Ministry of Health has commenced a three-day strategic workshop for the development of the 2027 Local Government Area (LGA) Malaria Work Plan, aimed at strengthening evidence-based planning, resource allocation…
Garo: Data Protection Must Drive Kano’s Digital Transformation
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger data protection measures as the state expands its digital transformation initiatives. Garo made the call on Wednesday…
Kano Pilgrims Welfare Board Announces 2027 Hajj Fare, Extends Payment Deadline
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an approved fare of ₦7,672,822 for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Hajj exercise. The Director-General of the Board,…
Kano and the Question of Priorities: Is Mass Wedding the Best Way to Fight Poverty?
By Adam Ismail Ahmad Let me start by saying this clearly: there is nothing wrong with helping vulnerable people get married. The 1,500 couples who recently benefited from Kano State’s mass wedding…
Why Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf must reactivate his social media and make governance more visible to citizens, Nigeria and the world
By Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi There is a paradox unfolding in Kano State. On one hand, the government is announcing major interventions across education, healthcare, infrastructure, water, agriculture and social development. On…
Kano Govt Moves to Protect Great Green Wall Headquarters from Alleged Land Encroachment
By Garba Abdullahi Bagwai Kano The Kano State Government has vowed to protect the headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) in Kano following an alleged attempt by…
ISMPH Boosts Evidence-Based Health Reporting Among Kano Journalist
By Mustapha Salisu The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) in collaboration with the EngenderHealth Consortium Partnership, has trained selected journalists in Kano on evidence-based reporting to strengthen accountability in the…
Kano records steady youth participation progress in governance – governor’s aide
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta Musaddiq Kabir Adam, the Senior Special Assistant on Open Government Partnership (OGP) to the Kano State Governor says that youth participation in governance has recorded steady progress under…
Kano Govt Suspends Malaria Programme, Launches Investigation
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has approved the immediate suspension of all Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme activities across the State as part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and…
Kano Moves to Deepen Sudan Ties Through Healthcare, Education Collaboration
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with the Republic of Sudan, with a renewed focus on healthcare and education partnerships aimed at strengthening the…
ISMPH Champions Data-Driven Health Journalism in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has intensified efforts to improve the quality of health reporting in Kano by equipping journalists with the skills to interpret…
Kano’s Education Emergency Yet to End Classroom Crisis
By Mubarak Ibrahim More than a year after the Kano State Government declared a state of emergency on education on June 8, 2024, residents of Langel Community in Tofa Local Government Area…