Lagos to Build 10,000 public toilets to tackle open defecation The Lagos State Government has announced plans to build 10,000 public toilets across the state to eliminate open defecation. The move, it said, was in line with its “commitment to ensure all residents have access to safe, affordable water and good sanitation services across the metropolis”. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite, disclosed this during the Lagos Water Partnership – Steering Committee Meeting held at the Protea Hotel, Alausa, Ikeja, according to a statement on Thursday. The move comes shortly after a…
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Manufacturing import bill widens N14tn trade deficit Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has sunk deeper into deficit, as imports of manufactured goods outpaced exports by more than N14tn in the first half of 2025. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics highlight the scale of the country’s industrial crisis and reinforce calls for urgent government action to reverse the trend. According to the NBS, the value of manufactured goods imported between January and June stood at N15.39tn, while exports during the same period amounted to just N1.09tn. This created a deficit of N14.3tn in only six months, continuing a…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, said Nigeria Need Problem Solvers More then Degrees The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday, reinstated the National Assembly’s commitment to improving university funding and safeguarding academic freedom. Banks must get clearance for MD successors six months ahead — CBN Imasuen stated this at a two-day golden jubilee anniversary of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Benin, where the lawmaker was honoured with the Distinguished Legislative Leadership award. PUNCH Online reports that university funding and the question of academic freedom have long been central…
Banks must get clearance for MD successors six months ahead — CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has instructed all Domestic Systemically Important Banks to secure its approval for the appointment of successor managing directors six months before the exit of incumbents. The apex bank also directed that such appointments must be made public at least three months before the outgoing chief executive formally leaves office. “We Met Kano Pharmaceutical Business in Shambles,” Says Health Commissioner The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, Rita Sike, and made available on Tuesday on…
National Expert Calls for a Shift in Perspective on Ageing, Urges Focus on “Adding Life to Years” A leading voice on ageing in Nigeria, Amb. Rabi Yusuf Gezawa, has called for a fundamental shift in how society views and approaches the later stages of life, advocating for a framework that embraces ageing as a period of immense potential for growth, wisdom, and fulfillment. In a statement released today, Amb. Gezawa, the Co-chair and Facilitator of the National Senior Citizens Center Consultative Forum on Ageing in Kano State, outlined a powerful vision for “ageing well,” moving the conversation beyond mere longevity…
KCC Seeks Ministry for Local Govt Collaboration to Boost Kano Global Trade Presence. The Kano Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has pledged its support for the Kano Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming International Trade Fair, aimed at showcasing the economic potential of locally made products from the state’s 44 local governments to foreign markets and investors. During a courtesy visit to the Ministry, Commissioner Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering collaborations with private and foreign investors to create a favourable business environment. He acknowledged the vital role of the Kano Chamber of Commerce in advising…
Kano Govt Threatens To Sanction Private School Owners Over School Fees Exploitation By Nura Bala Ajingi. Kano state government have threatened to close down any private school that increased school fees without government’s approval. The executive secretary of Kano state Private and Voluntary Institutions Alhaji Baba Abubakar Umar gave a warning while briefing our correspondent in a voice note sent via phone. KSCHMA in Pertneship with ZAYT foundation Enrolled 170 Almajiri Children into State Healthcare Scheme UK Government Invests £19 Million to Launch Climate-Resilient Health and Education Facilities in Nigeria KNSG,UNICEF, IHS, Canada, and Norway Inaugurate Life-Saving Oxygen Plant…
Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital Gets Oxygen Plant from UNICEF,IHS and Partners to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery A new medical oxygen plant was officially inaugurated and handed over to the Kano State Government on Tuesday at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital. The life-saving facility is the product of a collaborative effort between the state government, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), IHS Towers Nigeria, and the Governments of Canada and Norway. The plant, equipped with an advanced Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) system, is designed to provide a reliable and high-quality supply of medical oxygen, crucial for treating severe respiratory illnesses in newborns,…
Industrialist Urges Kano Government to Revive Manufacturing, Reclaim Historic Commercial Status Former Assistance of Manufacturers association of Nigeria and the chairman Dala Foods Alhaji Ali Madugu has urged the Kano State Government to make strategic investments in the local manufacturing sector to reclaim the state’s long and historic reputation as a premier center of commerce. Madugu made these remarks during an exclusive interview with Pulse Time Nigeria on the challenges of the manufactures in Kano. The interview focused on developing practical strategies to accelerate industrial development across Northern Nigeria. Madugu however highlighted a stark contrast between the government’s current approach…
KSCHMA in Pertneship with ZAYT foundation Enrolled 170 Almajiri Children into State Healthcare Scheme Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) and the Zayt Foundation for Women and Children,enrolled 170 Almajiri pupils from the Malam Babba Qur’anic School in Hausawa into the Kano State healthcare scheme. The newly enrolled Almajiris will now have access to a range of services, including preventive care, treatment for common illnesses, and maternal and child health services through the state scheme. UK Government Invests £19 Million to Launch Climate-Resilient Health and Education Facilities in Nigeria Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, Executive Secretary of KACHMA, who…