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Kano Reaffirms Commitment To Partner UNESCO, Korea On Technical and Vocational Education

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The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with UNESCO and the Republic of Korea on technical and vocational education through the Better Education for Africa's Rise (BEAR III) project.  The State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda gave the assurance Wednesday, during a meeting with technical team of the project which took place at his office. Dr. Ali Haruna represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammed noted that the BEAR III project objectives aligned with present administration policies of empowering youth with practical, market- relevant skills that foster innovation and job creation. He disclosed that as the meeting intends to examine reports on crop value chains and institutional capacity assessment, Kano State will stand at a better chance to benefit from the report outcome. Dr. Makoda said the support given by UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of Korea to Kano in st...

Kano Announces Resumption Dates for 2025/2026 Schools Academic Session

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The Kano State Government has announced the resumption dates for primary and post-primary schools for the 2025/2026 academic session.  According to a statement signed by Director of Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, boarding schools will resume on Sunday, September 7, 2025, while day schools will resume on Monday, September 8, 2025. Parents and guardians are urged to take note of the resumption dates to ensure total compliance. The statement warned that defaulting students and pupils will face disciplinary action. It quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, Commissioner of wishing teachers, students, and pupils a successful academic session. " I want to use this medium to reemphasize the Ministry's commitment to routine monitoring exercises to ensure staff punctuality and efficiency" said the Commissioner.

KHAIRUN University dedicates operational licence to late founder

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Family of Founder of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) through Alhaji Anwar Isyaku Rabiu, has described the approval granted by National Universities Commission of full operational license as a clear indication of the management's commitment and determination towards the upliftment of teaching and learning in the university. Alhaji Anwar Isyaku Rabiu was speaking during the presentation of operational license to the famous University held at the university's premises. He expressed excitement over the array of successes recorded within a short span of granting their request which he said would not be unconnected with the leadership skills commitment and zeal of the duo of Governing council's Chairman Professor Kabiru Isyaku and that of the management headed by Professor Abdulrashid Garba  Alhaji Anwar Isyaku Rabiu assured the NUC's team that the university will continue to provide all necessary support and cooperation with a ...

NUC full operational licence excite KHAIRUN

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The Family of Founder of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) through Alhaji Anwar Isyaku Rabiu, has described the approval granted by National Universities Commission of full operational license as a clear indication of the management's commitment and determination towards the upliftment of teaching and learning in the university. Alhaji Anwar Isyaku Rabiu was speaking during the presentation of operational license to the famous University held at the university's premises. He expressed excitement over the array of successes recorded within a short span of granting their request which he said would not be unconnected with the leadership skills commitment and zeal of the duo of Governing council's Chairman Professor Kabiru Isyaku and that of the management headed by Professor Abdulrashid Garba  Alhaji Anwar Isyaku Rabiu assured the NUC's team that the university will continue to provide all necessary support and cooperation wit...

NFF President Affirms NPFL Season Kickoff for August 22

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated that there will be no change to the kickoff date of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which is scheduled to begin on August 22. Speaking on Friday in Lafia while declaring open the NPFL 2025/26 pre-season seminar, Gusau described it as a positive development that the league calendar now aligns with that of European clubs. He urged stakeholders to maintain their support for the Gbenga Elegbeleye-led board, which achieved the milestone.  “When we came on board, we had no choice but to opt for an abridged league. This paved the way for achieving uniformity, as our league ended in May last season. This season, too, we will start on August 22 as scheduled,” he said. The NFF President praised the NPFL board for amplifying the league’s profile to the international community and for their commitment to adopting global best practices. Earlier, NPFL Chairman Hon....

NLNG RA Gymnastics Club shines at South African Championship

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Nigerian gymnastics took center stage at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in South Africa, with NNLG RA Gymnastics Club emerging as one of the standout Nigerian teams, clinching a memorable gold medal and delivering strong performances that underscored the club’s rising prominence. The international event in Centurion, Pretoria, attracted over 250 gymnasts from clubs across South Africa and Uganda, including renowned clubs such as Klerksdorp, Centurion, Tuks, Visions, Paragon, Bloemfontein, and Jacobsdal. Nigeria was represented by two clubs -TIG International Gymnastics Club and NNLG RA Gymnastics Club — both showcasing immense talent and discipline. However, NLNG RA’s gymnasts captured attention with their resilience and technical brilliance.  *Oluwapelumi Ilesanmi Shines for NNLG RA*  The highlight for NNLG RA was Oluwapelumi Ilesanmi’s gold medal-winning performance, which she described as a “dream come true.” > “I was very hap...

NANPF Appoints CSP Kalu Chijioke as Director of Players' Safety and Security

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In a decisive move to bolster players' welfare in Nigerian football, the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has announced the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kalu Chijioke as the Director of Players’ Safety and Security. The appointment was formally communicated to the Force Sports Officer, CP Tony Emefile PSC, FSI, via an official letter signed by the NANPF leadership and addressed to the office of the Inspector General of Police in Abuja. NANPF, an affiliate of both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), represents the collective interests and welfare of professional footballers across Nigeria. The union is currently headed by former Nigerian international, Abe Sunday. In the appointment letter, the union expressed confidence in CSP Kalu Chijioke’s extensive experience in sports administration and his longstanding commitment to the well-being of Nigerian athletes. According to NANPF,...

Sheikh Nuhu donates security tools to Kano vigilantes command

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Kano state Police command has expressed appreciation to Sheikh Nuhu Idris Saleh for donating security gadgets to Kano state Vigilante command aimed at supplementing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf efforts in tackling crime and sustaining peace across the state. The state commissioner of police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori made commendation while receiving the security tools donations held at the officers mess, Bompai. kano. The commissioner who was represented by his deputy (operations), DC Lawan Mani described the donations as timely considering the important of security in the state. He called on other wealthy individuals, politicians and corporate organisations to contribute their quota towards sustaining peace and the development of the state and the country at large. The commissioner charged the leadership of the state Vigilante command to judiciously utilize the donations for the overall development of the state. Earlier, the donor of the items, Sheikh Nuhu Idri...

Kano Govt. Trains Public Secondary Schools Teachers On Modern Fish Farming

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The Kano State Government has commenced refresher training of over 72 secondary schools teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step down training to students across the state. Declaring the training open organized by Kano State Educational Resource Department (KERD), the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda revealed that the move is part of government's effort to make students self reliance. Dr. Ali Makoda explained that the program was designed to be a train the trainer refresher course where the participants who also teach fisheries in schools would eventually embark on step down training to students across the state. According to the Commissioner, Kano Government is committed to providing entrepreneurship training to Secondary Schools Students across the state to make them self reliance after leaving schools. " Vocational skills are the most effective means of improving students’ livelihoods, especially at this time. This governm...

Kano State Governor Assures Development Partners Judicious Spending of Fund

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has  assured the Development Partners that funds allocated to the state would be judiciously used. He added since the assumption of present administration in 2023 accountability is the bedrock of the government. Governor Yusuf, ably represented by the Chief of Staff, Dr Suleiman Wali Sani (mni) when the Development Partners that include: Gates Foundation, GAVI, UNICEF, WHO, CHAI and eHealth paid a courtesy call at Government House Kano said that the government welcomes partnerships and collaborations. This was contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano State Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Monday. The Governor informed the team that the government will continue to collaborate with the partners and commended the partners on interventions in Kano State, including the 28 health facilities in Kano. Earlier on, the GAVI Senior Country Manager for Nigeria, Jessica Crawford, who spoke on behalf of all the ...