Jita-Jitar Satar Naira Biliyan 50 a NAHCON: Babu Shaida, Babu Gaskiya - Ganiyu Lamidi

Daga Ganiyu Lamidi

A Najeriya, jita-jita kan zama kamar gaskiya idan aka yi ta maimaitawa. Labaran karya kan shafe na gaskiya, saboda mutane suna son jin labaran Al'ajabi, shakku ko mamaki. Mun taba jin labarin Madam Koi-Koi da Iliya dan Mai-Karfi, duk da ba gaskiya ba ne, amma mutane sun dade suna yada wannan labaran.

Yanzu haka, Hukumar Alhazan Najeriya, NAHCON, da Shugabanta Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman, sun fada cikin irin wannan jita-jitar. Zargin wai an sace Naira biliyan 50 a hajjin da ya gabata. Labarin ya yadu Kamar wutar daji a kafafen sada zumunta da jaridu, amma babu wata hujja ko gaskiya cikin lamarin. Zargi ne kawai da 'Yan siyasa ke kara rura wutarsa.

Idan muka duba lamarin a hankali, za mu ga cewa wannan magana bata da tushe. A 2025, alhazai daga kudanci sun biya kusan Naira miliyan 8.78, yayin da na arewa suka biya Naira miliyan 8.46. Idan aka raba Naira biliyan 50 da wannan farashi, zai bamu adadin alhazai kusan 5,700. Wato sai mutum ya karbi kudin alhazai fiye da dubu biyar da ba su tafi Hajji ba, ko kuma ya karkatar da kaso 12 na kudin dukkan alhazai suka Biya a kasar sannan hakan za ta iya kasancewa.

Irin wannan satar ba abu ne mai sauki ba. Domin sai NAHCON da masu jiragen sama da masu masauki da masu abinci, da hukumomin jihohi su hada baki lokaci guda, kafin a iya cin wadannan kudade.

Sai kuma a ce irin wannan kudi sun bata amma majalisar wakilai da fadar shugaban kasa su yi shiru gaba daya. Wannan kusan ba zai taba yiwuwa ba.

A yau, babu wata Shaida da ta nuna an saci irin wannan kudi. Babu wanda ya fito da takarda ko shaidar batan kudin. Babu kasafin kudi wato (budget) da ya nuna wani gibi na wannan kudade Amma kawai sai labari keta yaduwa, domin mutane na son jin irin wadannan jita-jita.

Abin da nake gani a Najeriya ce kawai hakan ke faruwa. Idan sabon shugaba mai son ayi gyara ya hau, sai ya fara gyare gyare. Wadanda suka saba da tsohon tsarin sukan ji haushi, su fara yada jita-jita don su bata sunan sabon shugaban. Sai a shaci labarin teburin Mai Shanyi a fitar da adadin kudi mai yawa kamar “biliyan 50” don ta tada hankali da kawo CeCe-kuce a tsakanin jama'a 

Gaskiya, Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman yana kokarin tsaftace aikin Hajji. Ya rage almundahana, ya kara tsari. Wadannan canje-canje suna bawa wasu ciwon kai, musamman wadanda suka saba cin moriyar tsohon tsarin.

Amma fa, wannan ba yana nufin kada ayi a bincike ba. Idan akwai laifi, a bincika a fito fili dashi. Mutane na da hakkin sanin gaskiya. Amma su ma Yan NAHCON suna da hakkin kada a zalunce su da jita-jita marar hujja.

Har yanxu Hukumar EFCC ma bata fitar da wata shaida ba. Babu rahoton da ya tabbatar da wannan zargi. Abin da ke yawo kawai shi ne maganar “an sace biliyan 50,”

NAHCON tana da lissafi. Ana iya duba adadin alhazai, kwangiloli, da kudade. Idan akwai rashin gaskiya, sai a gani a rubuce. Wannan shi ne ainihin hanyar bincike, ba hira a Facebook ko WhatsApp ba.

Madam Koi-Koi bata taba wanzuwa ba, amma har yanzu mutane na jin labarinta. Haka ma wannan labari na biliyan 50, ya yadu ne saboda mutane sun riga sun yarda cewa gwamnati tana cike da rashawa. Amma imani ba hujja ba ne. Kuma gwamnati ba za ta yi aiki a bisa zato cewa kowa barawo ba ne.

A bari masu bincike su gama aikinsu. A bari gaskiya ta fito fili. Jama’a su nemi gaskiya da adalci, domin duka biyun suna aiki tare.

Gaskiya tana da daraja fiye da jita-jita. Kada mu bar karya ta maye gurbin gaskiya.

Ganiyu Lamidi

Masani ne kan manufofin gwamnati da gyaran gudanarwa a Najeriya.

NIGERIA @65: Afrobeats hitting the right notes in Nigeria - Puffy Tee

...Needs more corporate backing to improve 

 

 One of Africa's leading music producers, songwriter, singer and entrepreneur, Temidayo Joseph Babatope, affectionately called Puffy Tee says Afrobeat music is hitting the right notes in Nigeria and the world.

Temidayo Joseph Babatope gave this verdict in his Nigeria @65 Independence Day message.

He explained that Nigerian artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other individuals in the entertainment industry are pulling the right strings and are singing from a similar hymm sheet.

“We are halfway there, the journey to stardom for Afrobeats is still far. Afrobeats is recognized globally, but only a few big time artists have made it to the top. But that's not the desired height for Nigeria, the country is filled with talent, once these talents are harnessed properly we will be top 20s, 30s afrobeats artist in the world.

"We are doing it right, when you look at the top 5 big artists or musicians on the continent we are there but we need to take control of the airwaves, that's, having the top 20 or more,” Puffy Tee stated in his Independence Day message.

He lamented that Nigerian artists are doing so much for the industry but financial returns leave much to be desired. "In the area of revenue, funds earned from Spotify, iTunes, Apple, etc, entertainment isn't receiving the due funds. The payback to artists for releasing songs is not at the right level, we are far behind in Nigeria, it doesn't equate the hard work, put in by the artists, and the entire production team to release the songs.”

Temidayo Joseph Babatope, the man behind numerous hit songs including Yahooze, further explained that when the entertainment and showbiz world in Nigeria is more rewarding, more talented and gifted young ones will embrace its whole soul.

“From the early 5Os down to our days, Nigeria - the Royal white and energetic Green has produced world class entertainers and we will continue to produce more as long as the environment and policies are right.”

Puffy Tee, therefore calls on all the three tiers of government in Nigeria to open up the entertainment industry space with well cut out policies programs, up to date infrastructural development and the much needed funding for the industry to thrive and compete favourably with Europe and America the hub of showbiz.

“The private sector is doing their part, however, a lot more needs to come from them as well as from well meaning individuals with deep and fat pockets. Tokenism form of support will only do more harm to us who toil night and day to make Nigerians sing and smile,” Puffy Tee, a judge in the Next Afrobeat Stars Initiative said.

The entertainer and entrepreneur who has spent the last three decades in the industry, stressed that the government should keep a close mark on all digital music platforms and regulate them so that musicians and record label owners are not ripped off.

"The idea is for it to be more rewarding, and until then we are not there yet. The real money is only flowing in a little circle, it's not where it should be.”

The Ekiti state-born, music producer had some pleasant words for the initiators of Next Afrobeat Stars (NAS), “That is why platforms like NAS are there to do a little part of the work by discovering and grooming talents and sponsors like MTN back it up financially.”

Puffy Tee, also suggested that Nigeria should have multiple national and international annual Afrobeat Festivals, this he believes will enhance the art and culture industry.

"We need more corporate bodies and individuals to help transform the music industry with events that host the continent and the globe at large. We should be having afrobeats festivals across the country and on the continent, that brings together artists across Africa.”

“I pray that we find our path and do not deviate from it, reggae was once a global sensation to the extent that a song was produced entitled 'Nobody can stop reggae', but now no one is after reggae again. Now the story is different, it's afrobeat and we need to sustain the momentum.”

NSC DG, Olopade Displays Lack of Management Capacity, Incompetence, Owes Athletes, Runs Private Business

Indications are rife that the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General Bukola Olopade has displayed lack of Sports management capacity and gross incompetence in the administration of the Sports Commission (NSC) in Nigeria  

Making this Known in recent statement made available to journalists in Abuja, is Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Athletes and other Sports Development Initiative a registered NGO that advocates Accountability, Transperency and Good Governance in sports.

The former Chairman of Gombe Athletics Association stressed that Bukola Olopade have failed woefully in resigning his position as Managing Director of his Marketing Company (Nilayo) after he was appointed as DG National Sports Commission, an abbaratioion to the established civil service rules

Gombe pointed out that "It is now nearly a month since Bukola Olopade, the current Director General and fraudulent Chief Executive of the National Sports Commission, threatened to sue me and Channels Television if Channels did not withdraw the interview I had with them, in which I mentioned that Bukola Olopade was under investigation by the EFCC". 

"He has consistently declined to honour previous invitations by the EFCC, and no action is being taken". Gombe challenged the NSC DG to initiate legal proceedings, stating "I informed Channels that if they withdrew the interview, I would challenge them on account of the threat against me". "It has been over a month, and Olopade lacks the courage to proceed to court; I reiterate, Olopade is under investigation". Moreover, Olopade has already commenced a defamation lawsuit against me in Lagos. "Whatever that implies, we are waiting, and I have instructed my lawyers to respond". Olopade alleges that I defamed him and Nilayo Sports Marketing Company.

Gombe pointed out that "It is now nearly a month since Bukola Olopade, the current Director General and fraudulent Chief Executive of the National Sports Commission, threatened to sue me and Channels Television if Channels did not withdraw the interview I had with them, in which I mentioned that Bukola Olopade was under investigation by the EFCC". 

"He has consistently declined to honour previous invitations by the EFCC, and no action is being taken". Gombe challenged the NSC DG to initiate legal proceedings, stating "I informed Channels that if they withdrew the interview, I would challenge them on account of the threat against me". "It has been over a month, and Olopade lacks the courage to proceed to court; I reiterate, Olopade is under investigation". 

Moreover, Olopade has already commenced a defamation lawsuit against me in Lagos. "Whatever that implies, we are waiting, and I have instructed my lawyers to respond". Olopade alleges that I defamed him and Nilayo Sports Marketing Company.

Secondly, Olopade is supposed to be in jail as I write, because He abused his office and still abusing his office as DG NSC promoting Nilayo company for which he is the Managing Director and Shareholder, imperial evidence by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) shows that Olopade did not re-sign his position as MD of Nilayo Sports Marketing Company. He only named his wife as replacement but has not physically and practically allowed her to run the company.

He is still carrying Nilayo Sports about marketing and using the company to get contracts"

"We are taking him to court to answer to the Crime he committed.

Olopade was seen with Enugu State Governor and officials in a group photograph where Enugu State handed over the marketing and promotion of the National Sports Festival coming to the State to Nilayo Sports Marketing Company.

Also, there are other events he has been going round the States promoting his company unguided with bare face"

I ask, is he still the MD of Nilayo or the DG of the National Sports Commission?

Full text of the Statement reads thus.

This is an individual who wanted to go to court claiming he is being defamed and not under investigation"

Bukola Olopade, I want tell you that you are too small to threaten me but for Channels, it's there problem not mine.

The media also is our problem that's why we can't fix anything in sports.

As much as the media continue to behave the way it is, nothing will be fixed in sports.

If you want to go to the media to say something about the happening in sports you must pay. 

This is the aftermath of compromise by some of them in the image of Olopade who are destroying this country and our sports.

Nilayo Sports Marketing Company had defrauded many athletes who participated in Marathon he organised.

Nilayo has not paid these athletes running to two, three to five years and we have the records and for this reason, we are going to court immediately.

I had initially given Nilayo and other Marathon race organizers two weeks and extended it to another two weeks and now its already three Months.

When I issued the ultimatum Nilayo Sports Marketing Company rushed to pay athletes part of the Cash prices owed them.

They claimed that Cash prices for locals and international athletes are different.

And we said just pay the locals (national) yet nothing had happened.

Nigeria officials were cajoled and called derogatory names in France during international meet as frudlent. Nigeria 419.

The Kenyans, Ethiopians were calling Nigeria frudlent for organizing races and owing athletes.

We are going to court and number one defendant is Nilayo Sports Marketing Company and the sponsors will not be left out"

If they have not paid the organizers they should tell us.

If the organizers have collected money and could not pay, Why?

I heard they're delaying paying athletes as they are waiting for doping results.

Doping results for three, four years?

Athletes do win Olympic games gold medal but when test results prove positive, the gold medal is withdrawn.

Which new rules is Nilayo Sports Marketing Company teaching Nigerians?

They are keeping athletes cash prices for two to four years saying they are waiting for dope results.

That's why I asked the reason Mr. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu should keep the likes of Bukola Olopade in charge of our Sports.

Evidence are all there.

Nilayo Sports Marketing Company does not have the credibility to get close to sports in Nigeria. 

Also, the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Chief Tonobok Okowa will be joined in the suit.

The AFN should show Nigerians prove of the money they collected while supervising road races (Marathons in Nigeria.

AFN is entitled to royalties by World Athletics Standards.

Where are the royalties, which account was it lodged ?

The committee that manages road races in Nigeria must account for the royalties."

The likes of Gabriel Okon and Tafida Gadzama are members of the committee, they have to answer us.

They have to prove their innocence or negligence.

Now that the courts have resumed the fireworks in court will commence to enhance and entrench accountability and transperency in Nigerian Sports.

The greatest service Mr President can do to this country is to remove Bukola Olopade as DG of NSC. He is under Investigation and doesn't have the capacity, his only hobby is traveling, threatening and shouting at people way older than him, behaving like an emperor. 

He has rendered NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko useless. We shall see in the coming days". Gombe Concludes

Dr. Osetoba Commends Governor for reviving sports in the state as Nigeria hits 65

The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State on Sports Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised the Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state.

Dr. Olusola Osetoba described Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a beckon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her verdict on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen.

Dr. Olusola Osetoba said sports was on the verge of collapsing in the state before Governor Oyebanji's assumption into office, emphasizing that the revival taking place in Ekiti State could not have been possible without his resolut support.

She further emphasized that prior to his assumption the was mocked and looked down upon by other states of the Federation due to its poor sporting facilities and events coupled with untrained athletes representing the state at national sporting events.

Dr. Osetoba who led historic Team Ekiti to the recently concluded 9th National Youth Games, was very elated by the quality of support the team received from the Governor, from transportation, to feeding and accommodation.

Ekiti State which was widely known for parading jalopies and poorly kitted athletes, competed in Asaba, the Delta State capital with brand new busses, kits and well trained, home-based athletes.

These Dr. Osetoba said was the reason behind Ekiti's outstanding performance in basketball at the Games, as they defeated slamming and drinking giants - Lagos in the final. 

Dr. Osetoba the founder of Osetoba Marathon, further stressed that with concentrated effort, Ekiti State will become a force to reckon with across Nigeria.

The ‎ recently concluded ‎Osetoba Marathon brought together 80 athletes across Emure-ekiti LGA, nurturing the love for the sport in Ekiti.

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‎The two-day event began with orientation, a route tour and athlete screening. The main 10-kilometer race took place on Day 2, starting and finishing at the Elemure’s palace.

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‎Before the race, His Royal Majesty, the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, joined chiefs and dignitaries in a novelty run. He praised the initiative and urged more attention to the town's sports development.

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‎Ozigi Isaac, wearing number 20, finished first, followed by Emmanuel Ojo and John Monday. Abegunde Abiola was the first female finisher.

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‎The winner received ₦250,000, with ₦150,000 for second place and ₦100,000 for third. 

The first female finisher also received ₦100,000. 

Competitors placed fourth through 16th shared prizes ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦20,000. 

Oluwaseyifunmi Phones provided power banks to podium finishers and the women’s winner.

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‎Isaac, who previously focused on football, said the race opened a new path for him. 

“This race has redirected my path. If I channel the same zeal I have for football into athletics, the horizon is bright,” he said, commending organizers.

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‎Dr. Olusola Osetoba, who sponsored the marathon, said it was her way of giving back to her hometown while supporting Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s grassroots sports agenda.

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‎“This is not a one-off event,” Osetoba said. “It is a seed that will strengthen the future of sports in Ekiti.”

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She called on corporate bodies and well meaning individuals to throw their weight behind the Sports in Ekiti State.

Gwamnatin Kano ta rufe wasu makarantun masu zaman kansu

Hukumar kula da makarantu masu zaman kansu da na sa kai ta Jihar Kano (KSPVIB) ta dauki matakin rufe wasu makarantu guda takwas da ke aiki a fadin jihar, bisa dalilai na karya dokoki da kuma sabawa ƙa’idojin gudanarwar hukumar.

A yayinda yake ganawa da manema labarai, Shugaban hukumar Kwamared Baba Umar ya ce rufe makarantun ya zama wajibi saboda karya dokokin kara kuɗin makaranta da rashin yin takardun na izinin gudanarwa.

Wadannan makarantu sun hada da:

1. Prime College Kano – Alu Avenue, Kano

2. Darul Ulum – Hotoro (Ahmad Musa Road)

3. Gwani Dan Zarga College – (Kofar Waika)

4. Awwal Academy – Rimi (Sumaila)

5. Dano Memorial College – (Sumaila)

6. Unity Academy – Wudil

7. Nurul Islam School

8. As-Saif College.

A makon da ya gabata ne shugaban hukumar Baba Umar ya bada wa’adin mako biyu a kai korafin duk wata makaranta mai zaman kanta da ta kara kuɗin makaranta,Inda yace mutane sun bada hadin mai kuma su sun dauki matakin da ya dace na rufe irin wadannan makarantu tare da gurfanar da su gaban kotu.

Shugaban yace a bisa umarnin Kotu,an dakatar da ayyuka a wadannan makarantun har sai abinda alkali ya yanke hukunci akai.

Yace wasu sun ƙara kuɗin makaranta ba tare da amincewar gwamnati ba.

Baba Umar ya kuma ce sun gano matsalar tsaro da rashin isasshen tsari a cikin gine-ginen wasu daga cikin makarantun.

Sai kuma rashin ingantattun kayan aiki da guraben koyarwa da ya dace da ƙa’idar karatun zamani.

Hukumar ta bayyana cewa wannan mataki ya zama dole ne domin tabbatar da cewa yara na samun ilimi mai inganci, tare da kare iyaye daga karɓar nauyin kuɗaɗen da aka ɗora musu ba bisa ƙa’ida ba.

Ta kuma yi gargadi ga sauran makarantu masu zaman kansu a jihar da su kiyaye doka da ƙa’idojin gwamnati, inda ta ce duk wanda ya ci gaba da karya dokoki, ba za a yi masa rangwame ba.

Daga karshe ya nemi jama’a su cigaba da kai Rahoton duk makarantar da ta saba doka yana mai cewa ba’a kafa hukumar sa domin kuntatawa makarantun masu zaman kansu ba saidai domin dawo da su kan hanya idan sun kauce.

NAHCON Ta Bayyana Manyan Nasarori Da Ta Cimma a Ayyukan Hajji a Zamanin Gwamnatin Renewed Hope

Shugaban Hukumar Kula da Alhazai ta Ƙasa (NAHCON), Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman, ya bayyana muhimman nasarorin da hukumar ta samu a karkashin gwamnatin Renewed Hope ta shugaban ƙasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, tare da tabbatar da cewa jin daɗin maniyyata na ci gaba da kasancewa a sahun gaba.

Farfesa Usman ya bayyana haka ne a lokacin da yake jawabi ga Ƙungiyar Gwamnonin Arewa maso Yamma a Katsina, inda ya yi cikakken bayani kan gyare-gyare da matakan da aka ɗauka wajen inganta gudanar da aikin Hajji a Najeriya.

A cewarsa, duk da ƙalubalen tattalin arziki da ake fuskanta, hukumar tare da goyon bayan shugaban ƙasa, ta aiwatar da muhimman matakai da suka tabbatar da nasarar aikin Hajjin 2024 tare da kawo sauƙi ga maniyyatan Najeriya.

Shugaban hukumar ya bayyana cewa shugaban ƙasa ya amince da naira biliyan 90 domin rage tasirin hauhawar darajar kuɗin waje a kuɗaɗen aikin Hajjin 2024, da kuma ƙarin naira biliyan 24 domin biyan bashin da ya rage daga kamfanonin jiragen sama na 2023. Wannan mataki, a cewarsa, ya ceci kamfanonin jiragen sama na cikin gida daga rugujewa kuma ya tabbatar da gudanar da jigilar maniyyata cikin nasara.

Haka kuma, ya bayyana cewa shugaban ƙasa ya umurci dukkan kamfanonin jiragen sama da ke da hannu a aikin Hajji da su karɓi kuɗi a naira, wanda hakan ya kare maniyyata daga ƙarin radadin hauhawar darajar kuɗin waje.

Dangane da gyare-gyare, Farfesa Usman ya ce hukumar ta dakatar da tsarin katin kuɗin (credit card) na babban bankin ƙasa (CBN) wajen bayar da kuɗin tafiya (BTA), wanda ya jefa maniyyata da dama cikin wahala, sannan aka faɗaɗa tsarin Hajj Saving Scheme domin baiwa masu niyyar zuwa Hajji damar tara kuɗaɗensu a hankali.

A kan gaskiya da nuna riƙon amana, hukumar ta mayar da naira biliyan 5.3 ga hukumomin kula da alhazai na jihohi bisa sabis ɗin da ba a samu ba a lokacin Hajjin 2023.

Game da jin daɗi da tsare-tsare, shugaban hukumar ya bayyana cewa NAHCON ta samu nasarar samar da VIP Tent ‘A+’, ta daidaita kwangiloli daidai da adadin maniyyata, tare da tabbatar da cewa kusan kashi 98% na magunguna an samar da su, yayin da aka tura jami’an lafiya cikakke zuwa ƙasar Saudiyya.

Farfesa Usman ya jaddada cewa maniyyata na Najeriya sun sami gagarumar ragi a kuɗaɗen da suka kashe a wannan shekarar. Ya ce akwai ragin Riyal 720 a sabis na Mashair, Riyal 200 a masaukin Madina, Riyal 303 a sufuri, da kuma rage farashin jiragen sama a dukkan yankuna.

“Wadannan nasarorin,” in ji shi, “na nuna hangen nesa na shugaban ƙasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu da kuma goyon bayan shugabanni kamar Gwamna Dikko Umar Radda. Tare da ci gaba da haɗin kai, NAHCON za ta ci gaba da inganta waɗannan nasarori tare da tabbatar da ƙarin jin daɗin maniyyata.”

Masu lura da jawabin sun ce wannan rahoto na shugaban NAHCON ya tabbatar da jajircewar hukumar wajen gudanar da aikin Hajji bisa ƙa’idojin duniya tare da rage wa maniyyatan Najeriya nauyin kuɗi.

FENAC Secure Solutions Partners South African Firm to Revolutionize Smart Living in Nigeria

FENAC Secure Solutions, a leading provider of advanced home automation systems in West Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with NICE Automation Systems, a South African-based manufacturer, to transform smart living and security solutions in Nigeria.

The collaboration is aimed at scaling up the deployment of intelligent gate and door automation technologies across homes and commercial properties in the country, offering improved safety, convenience, and power-efficiency.

Speaking on the development, JaQues Van Niekerk, a representative of NICE Automation Systems, described the partnership with FENAC as a pivotal step in expanding smart infrastructure in the region.

> “The collaboration between NICE and FENAC Secure Solutions has already laid the groundwork for innovation across West Africa,” Van Niekerk said. “Now, we're looking to deepen our impact in Nigeria by leveraging FENAC’s local expertise and customer reach.”

He emphasized that NICE products are designed specifically for the African environment, with unique features that address the continent’s infrastructural realities.

> “We understand the challenges many African countries face—especially when it comes to power supply,” he explained. “Our gate motors can run even without batteries, which is a major advantage in areas with frequent power outages.”

Van Niekerk added that NICE is currently the only manufacturer using lithium batteries in its gate motors, offering superior performance and longevity compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.

> “Lithium batteries are more durable, require less maintenance, and provide a longer service life—ultimately reducing costs for users,” he said.

 _Boosting Nigeria’s Smart Housing Landscape_ 

Through its partnership with NICE, FENAC is positioning itself as a key player in Nigeria’s smart property space, offering cutting-edge security automation that aligns with modern housing needs.

Chuka Okafor, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FENAC Secure Solutions said the collaboration with NICE will accelerate the adoption of technology-driven solutions that support both residential and commercial development in urban and suburban communities.

The integration of NICE’s world-class technology through FENAC’s local network is also expected to improve after-sales support and system maintenance—areas often overlooked in imported automation systems.

While FENAC recently joined forces with Nigerian proptech company Px PropertyHub to expand its market footprint, the company says its primary focus remains on delivering secure, smart, and sustainable living experiences to Nigerian consumers.

Industry experts have hailed the development as timely, especially as Nigeria’s real estate sector shifts toward tech-enabled solutions for safer and more efficient living.

As part of the partnership agreement between FENAC Secure Solutions and NICE Automation Systems, no fewer than 20 technicians were trained and awarded with certificates on operational procedures by South African technology experts during a session held in Lagos.

Schools Resumption: Monitoring Teams Report Good Turn Out of Teachers/Students in Kano

The Kano State Ministry of Education's monitoring teams have reported a good turnout of teachers and students in primary and post-primary schools across the state on the first day of the 2025/2026 academic session. 

The teams observed that most schools had teachers and students present as early as 7:30 am, with minimal absenteeism.

A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment Kano State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Monitoring teams reported a good turnout of teachers and students in most schools visited.

The Statement disclosed that Teachers were found to be making early preparations for lessons, and school premises were clean and ready for the new academic session.

" We discovered that teachers make early preparation of their lesson plan, keep their schools premises cleaned for the smooth commencement of normal lesson" said the statement

The statement added that the State Commissioner Ministry of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda appreciated the turnout and urged principals and head teachers to maintain the momentum.

Dr. Ali Makoda assured of the government's commitment to boosting education standards in the state and thanked parents and guardians for their cooperation.

The Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammed, led one of the teams and expressed satisfaction with the turnout, assuring that the government would provide maximum security to ensure student safety.

The Ministry of Education's monitoring exercise is a tradition on the first day of school resumption, aimed at ensuring punctuality and efficiency of staff. 

Sheikh Nuhu pledges to provide communication gadgets to Kano vigilantes command

The Kano state command of  Vigilante group has expressed it's commitment and determination towards safeguarding life and properties of communities in the state.

The state vigilante's commander Ambassador Shehu Rabiu dropped this hints while presenting a certificate of appreciate to the Saudi based businessman, Sheikh Nuhu Idris Saleh, represented by a veteran journalists and community leader. Ambassador Aliyu Lawan Saulawa held at the vigilantes headquarters, Kano.

The commander said that the appreciation letter was presented to Sheikh Nuhu for donating the security tools which  include one thousand of Gora,  500 pieces of rechargable touch light,  four solar panal, four batteries,  200 water proof  jackets and 100 whistles.

He said that the items would go along way in assisting the members of the vigilantes while discharge their responsibilities.

Ambassador Shehu Rabiu used the occasion to appeal to Sheikh Nuhu to assist the outfit with communication gadgets aimed at boosting the security network and immediate response.

While commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other wealthy individuals for their commitment and support, he assured that the members of the vigilantes would continue to do their best in safeguarding and improve the security network in the state.

Receiving the appreciation letter on behalf of Sheikh Nuhu Idris Saleh Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Aliyu Lawan Saulawa thanked the command and assuring that he will forward their appreciate letter and request to the donor.

Ambassador Aliyu Lawan Saulawa who described security nowaday as a collective responsibility of everyone, urging other well to do in the society to support the command with a view to actualize the set objectives.

On the issue of communication gadgets. Saulawa assured that within few days, Sheikh Nuhu will provide the vigilantes with such facilities so as to enable them to continue to protect and safeguard the life and properties of the citizens.

Highlights of the event include presentation of the appreciation letter and award to the donor and group photography.

North West Development Commission Explores NWDC $200m Agricultural Investment With Global Partners

North-West Development Commission (NWDC) is exploring a major agricultural partnership valued at USD 200 million, in collaboration with Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development Limited (SIIDL) and Peerless Advisory Limited.

The proposed agreement is aimed at boosting commercial farming across the North-West region. Representatives of SIIDL and Peerless Advisory visited the Commission this week to signal their commitment and interest in working with NWDC.

If finalized, the initiative will transform key agricultural value chains including sesame, soya beans, rice, hibiscus, and wheat. The programme will also introduce modern mechanized farming equipment and farmer training schemes to boost productivity and strengthen food security.

SIIDL would act as the anchor investor, potentially providing up to 80 per cent of the project funding through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). At the same time, NWDC would contribute its share as counterpart support, including land allocation and facilitation of government approvals.

The NWDC leadership highlighted that this initiative aligns with the Commission’s long-term goal to unlock the agricultural potential of the North-West. It marks a significant step towards a transformative public-private partnership capable of creating a lasting impact for communities and the broader economy.