Kano Budget Hearing: Ummatee-C4PASS Seeks Funding for Solid Minerals Lab, Community Security, and Social Infrastructure By Pulse Time Nigeria Ummatee-C4PASS, a civil society stakeholder group, has called on the Kano State Government to prioritise funding for solid minerals development and internal security interventions as deliberations continue on the 2026 Appropriation Bill at the Kano State House of Assembly. The call was made during a public budget hearing where Ummatee-C4PASS, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Ghazali Ibrahim Ungogo, submitted a comprehensive proposal outlining critical needs across key ministries, departments, and local government areas in the state. Leading the submissions, the…
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KanSLAM Pushes for Stronger Maternal and Child Health Funding at Kano Assembly’s 2026 Budget Hearing By Pulse Time Nigeria The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM), has urged the Kano State House of Assembly to strengthen funding and oversight for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in the 2026 budget, citing the daily struggles of families who rely on public health facilities for survival. Speaking during the 2026 budget public hearing at the Assembly complex, KanSLAM Co- Chair Pharmacist Maimuna Muhammad said the submission was driven by the realities faced by women , who travels several kilometres to access antenatal…
TB Network Calls for Increased Funding to Tackle Rising Tuberculosis Burden in Kano By Pulse Time Nigeria The Tuberculosis Network in Kano State have appealed to the Kano State House of Assembly to increase funding for tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, citing the growing public health threat posed by the disease across the state. The appeal was made through a formal submission presented by the Kano State Coordinator of the TB Network, Sunusi Hashimu, who emphasized that the request became necessary due to the persistent TB burden in Kano, which remains one of the states with the highest prevalence of…
AHBN ADVOCATES FOR INCLUSION OF FAMILY PLANNING COMMODITIES IN KSCHMA SERVICE SCHEME By Pulse Time Nigeria The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) has intensified its push for improved access to family planning services, following an advocacy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA), Dr. Rahila Mukhtar. According to the statement shared to Pulse Time Nigeria by Aqibu Hamisu and Sulaiman Jallo, who were part of the delegation, said the visit are to ensure family planning commodities added to the agency’s benefits package. During the visit, the AHBN team was led by Aqibu Hamisu…
GAMMUN Centre Commends Kano Government for Releasing NCD Funds, Presents Key Advocacy Priorities By Pulse Time Nigeria The GAMMUN Centre for Care Development Nigeria has expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for releasing Money allocated for Non-Communicable Diseases interventions in the 2025 budget. The commendation was delivered during a Strategic Immersion Meeting held with the Association of People Living with Hypertension and the Kano State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and review progress on NCD programmes across the state. Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Director of GAMMUN Centre, Hajiya Fatahiya…
Kano Ministry of Health Signs MoU With Sanofi Winthrop Industrie to Boost Healthcare Delivery By Pulse Time Nigeria. The Kano State Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, marking a major step toward strengthening healthcare partnerships in the state. Speaking during the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, described the agreement as a strategic milestone that will support the state’s ongoing efforts to improve access to quality healthcare. Under the MoU, Sanofi Winthrop Industrie is expected to collaborate with the state ministry in areas such as medical supplies, disease prevention,…
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Demands Transparency in Defence Funding By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As the world marks the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have sounded a strong warning that corruption remains a major driver of insecurity in the country. In a press statement, CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, expressed deep concern that despite massive investments in defence and internal security, corruption continues to weaken national safety and expose citizens to violence. The organisation noted that Nigeria’s prolonged battles with terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, militancy, communal clashes, and organised criminal networks have…
“Security Challenges Demand Experienced Leadership” – Shinkafi By Garkuwa Rabiu Ahmadu, Kaduna A prominent citizen, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to scrap the office of Minister of State for Defence and sack Bello Matawalle, citing concerns over national security and the fight against terrorism and banditry. In a letter to the President, Shinkafi expressed deep concern over the recent spate of terror attacks in the country, particularly in the Northern region, and questioned Matawalle’s ability to effectively coordinate the Ministry of Defence. The appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence was widely…
TUC Kano Re-elects Leadership, Amplifies Call for Workers’ Welfare Amid Economic Strain By Nura Bala Ajingi The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kano State Council, has successfully concluded its First Quadrennial Delegates Conference, culminating in the re-election of Comrade Mubarak Buba Yerima as State Chairman and a powerful renewed advocacy for improved worker welfare and government intervention in Nigeria’s economic challenges. Held under the theme, “Workers’ Welfare in a Dynamic Economy: Achieving Strategic Partnership, Organizing, Decent Work in Line with Global Best Practices,” the conference served as a platform for robust deliberation on the pressing issues facing the Nigerian workforce. In…
Community Initiative Condemns Midnight Raid in Tsanyawa LGA, Calls for Enhanced Security Collaboration. By Nadia Garba The Know Your Neighbor Community Development Initiative (KYN-CDI) has issued a strong condemnation of a deadly attack by armed bandits on Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The late-night assault resulted in the tragic killing of an elderly woman and the abduction of three residents. According to a press statement released by KYN-CDI on Sunday, the attack occurred around 11:00 pm on Saturday, November 29th. The armed assailants reportedly approached the village on foot, having parked their motorcycles at a…