“Kano Achieves Over 90% Disease Surveillance Reporting Across 44 LGAs, Enhances Faster Detection,Outbreak Response ” Commissioner By Ayeeshat J.Ahmad Kano State Ministry of health says it has achieved over 90 percent disease surveillance reporting performance across all 44 Local Government Areas, strengthening its capacity for faster detection and response to disease outbreaks. The Honourable Commissioner of Health disclosed this during a press briefing held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kano to mark the 2026 World Health Day celebration. He said the development reflects the state’s growing commitment to building a resilient health system guided by data, science, and…
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Kano Celebrates Polio-Free Milestone, Rolls Out 2026 Immunization Campaign By Ayeeshat J.Ahmad Kano State Governmen has recorded a major public health milestone, achieving 13 consecutive months without a single case of poliovirus, as it rolls out the 2026 polio immunization campaign. The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this during the State Task Force Committee meeting on Primary Health Care (PHC), held at the eHealth Africa Auditorium in Bompai. UNICEF Trains Kano, Jigawa Journalists on Ethical Reporting of Children NPC, UNICEF Partner to Accelerate Digital Birth Registration in Kano EU unveils €288m support targeting climate-resilient agriculture, green…
EU unveils €288m support targeting climate-resilient agriculture, green growth in Nigeria By Adam Said Adam The European Union (EU) has announced a €288 million support package for Nigeria, with a strong focus on advancing climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable development, and green economic growth. The funding, unveiled at the EU-Nigeria Ministerial news conference in Abuja, forms part of the renewed EU-Nigeria Partnership and aligns with the bloc’s broader Global Gateway Strategy aimed at boosting sustainable investments across key sectors. UNICEF Trains Kano, Jigawa Journalists on Ethical Reporting of Children NPC, UNICEF Partner to Accelerate Digital Birth Registration in Kano Kano REMASAB Pushes…
UNICEF Trains Kano, Jigawa Journalists on Ethical Reporting of Children By Ayeeshat J. Ahmad The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has organized a training for journalists from Kano and Jigawa States on ethical reporting of children to protect their dignity and future. The training, held in Jigawa State, aims to strengthen journalists’ approach to reporting children-related issues in a responsible and professional manner. In his remarks, the Officer-in-Charge-Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, Dr. Karanveer Singh, appreciated journalists for their commitment to informing the public despite the challenges they face. “You work in a complex environment, often at great personal…
Kano REMASAB Pushes for Sustainable Waste Management By Adam Said Adam, Kano The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) has reiterated its commitment to sustainable waste management following the conclusion of a two-day workshop on “Unlocking Waste-to-Value Opportunities in Nigeria” held in Kano. The workshop, which took place at Bristol Palace Hotel, brought together key stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to converting waste into economic value while promoting environmental sustainability. Representing the Managing Director of REMASAB, Dr. Muhammad S. Khalil, Umar Dahiru expressed appreciation to organizers for hosting the event in Kano, noting its relevance to the state’s…
CHRICED Decries Budget Failures, Demands Transparency in Capital Expenditure. The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised serious concerns over what it described as the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement capital components of the national budget. In a press release issued on March 25, 2026, the organization said repeated assurances of reforms and improved fiscal performance have not translated into tangible development outcomes for Nigerians. CHRICED’s review of official reports from the Budget Office of the Federation revealed a consistent pattern of underperformance in capital budget implementation over recent years. According to the group,…
Kano Facebook Connect Holds 4th Youth Conference on Community Safety, Business Development By Ayeeshat J. Ahmad The Kano-based association of social media users, known as Kano Facebook Connect, has held its 4th annual youth conference focusing on business development skills and community safety. The event brought together social media influencers, media practitioners, and key stakeholders, providing a platform for discussions on community safety and youth development. In his remarks, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, commended the organisers, describing the conference as a positive initiative for youth development. Waiya advised youths…
NPC, UNICEF Partner to Accelerate Digital Birth Registration in Kano By Ayeeshat J Ahmad Kano The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and with support from the Government of the Netherlands, has launched a two-day training on digital birth registration in Kano State. The training aims to strengthen the civil registration system and ensure that every child has a legal identity. Speaking at the event, the NPC Kano State Director,Baba Balarabe Kabir, said the initiative is designed to build the capacity of participants to effectively use the Vital Registration application. “The training will…
Kano Scales Up TB Response Tools to Tackle Tuberculosis as World TB Day 2026 Is Marked. Ayeeshat J Ahmad Kano State has intensified efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) through the scaling up of response tools and strategies, as stakeholders commemorate World TB Day 2026 with renewed commitment to ending the disease. Speaking at the comomuration the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said Kano is among the leading states adopting innovative measures to strengthen TB detection, treatment, and prevention. He noted that the state is expanding the use of modern response tools, including mobile diagnostic services and community-based interventions,…
MRA Welcomes Police Probe into Assault on Journalist, Urges Nigeria Police to Adopt Proactive Measures on Journalists’ Rights Protection Media Rights Agenda welcomed the decision by the Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, to investigate the alleged assault on Albarka Radio journalist, Mohammed Adamu, while urging the Nigeria Police Force at both federal and state levels to adopt proactive measures, including training officers on journalists’ rights and issuing clear operational guidelines for engaging with the media. The organisation made its position known in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, following the Commissioner’s condemnation of the…