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KANO PENSION TRUSTEES HAND OVER 324 HOUSING UNITS TO KSHC By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC) has officially taken over 324 housing units from the Kano State Pension Funds Trustees. Managing Director of KSHC, Alhaji Abdullahi Rabi’u, said
KWARA MONARCH CALLS FOR MILITARY BARRACKS TO END BANDITRY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The traditional ruler of Babanla in Kwara State, Oba Adegboyega Alabi, has urged government to convert the vast forest in his community into a military base or agricultural hub
REPS QUERY SLOW 2024-2025 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has raised concerns about the pace of the 2024–2025 budget implementation. After a closed-door meeting with Finance Minister Wale Edun and Budget Minister Atiku Bagudu, lawmakers stressed that
NASARAWA NLC PUSHES FOR BETTER PAY AMID RISING HARDSHIP By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State has urged the government to urgently review workers’ welfare, saying the current minimum wage no longer matches the rising cost of
STAKEHOLDERS UNITE TO DRIVE AGRICUTURAL INNOVATION AS ARCN HOSTS FIRST EVER FORUM The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has taken a bold step toward strengthening agricultural research and innovation by hosting its maiden stakeholders’ forum in collaboration with the International Institute
PDP CONDEMNS ATTEMPT TO STOP SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RESUMPTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned moves to stop Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her duties at the Senate after her six-month suspension. The PDP accused the Senate leadership
NCAA WARNS AIRLINES: NO FLIGHTS WITH UNRULY PASSENGERS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered airlines not to operate flights if there is an unruly passenger on board. Director-General Captain Chris Najumo, represented by Michael Achimugu, said
SHETTIMA: COLLABORATION KEY TO SKILLS REVOLUTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria can no longer afford to work in isolation in its drive for skills development. Speaking at the 7th National Council on Skills meeting in Abuja, he
NHIA ORDERS FASTER SERVICE FOR PATIENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has directed Health Management Organizations (HMOs) to issue authorization codes to hospitals within one hour to stop delays in patient care. NHIA also ordered hospitals to
KANO MOVES AGAINST ILLEGAL CHAINSAW USE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has banned the illegal use of chainsaws to protect forests and the environment. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Mohammad Hashim, said all chainsaw operators must