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Ayeeshat J Ahmad The Institute of Security and Strategic Studies, has formally decorated Amb. Ibrahim Waiya with a fellow award at the Security Excellence Award National Programme of the Investiture of Fellows. The event which was well attended, took place at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja on 30th November, 2024 Amb Ibrahim Waiya, who is the Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Convener/Head of Secretariat, Kano Peace Committee (KPC), as well as a Convener, Nigeria for Peace Project (N4P) was honoured with the Prestigious Award of the Institute, alongside other prominent Nigerians. Other awardees include Gen. Christopher…

Isa Haladu, the director, Planning, Research and Statistics Office of the Kano State Ministry of Health, has emerged as the co-chairperson, representing the government in the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM).The TIMES HAUSA reports In a letter signed by Pharm Maimuna Yakubu, the Co-chair from CSOs KanSLAM to Haladu, “the DPRS is recognized as the automatic Co-chairperson of KanSLAM from the government.“As a key player in this process, the DPRS’ office co-chairmanship will play an instrumental role in ensuring success of this partnership,” she said.While officially presenting the letter to Haladu on Saturday at a 2 Day KanSLAM review meeting…

By Musa Abdullahi SufiNigeria’s Tax Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Lessons for Northern Governors Nigeria’s Tax Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Lessons for Northern Governors Nigeria’s new Tax Bill has sparked widespread debate, attracting both praise and criticism from various quarters. The bill, aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base, comes at a time when the economy is in dire need of diversification from oil dependency. While it offers opportunities for national development, it also raises serious concerns about its potential impact, especially on economically vulnerable regions like Northern Nigeria.  In this…

The Northern Youth Assembly has expressed strong disappointment and dismay at Senator Barau Jibrin for supporting the proposed Tinubu Tax Reform Bill. The Assembly believes the bill will undermine the North and further relegate the region economically and commercially ¹. According to the Assembly, the bill will disproportionately affect the economic livelihoods and aspirations of the people in Northern Nigeria. They also criticized Senator Jibrin’s “dictatorial attitude” in imposing his opinion and self-serving interest on behalf of his political godfathers . The Northern Youth Assembly listed several critical issues facing the North, including acute shortage of electricity supply, rampant insecurity,…

Ayeeshat J Ahmad Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Kano State have called on the state Government to provide permanent security guards  to Primary healthcare centers in the state to prevent theft and ensure safety in the community.In his statement Umar Alhassan  a participant in the training,emphasized the need for Pathfinder to strengthen  relationship between security officials and WDC .Alhassan made this remarks At a 4-day workshop organized by Pathfinder International, ” Some hospitals have only one guard working 24/7. with no shift,It’s unrealistic to expect one person to secure an entire hospital,” he said.Dr. Nura Haladu, Secretary of the Kano…

Ayeeshat J Ahmad The National Population Commission (NPC) in Kano State has embarked on a verbal and social autopsy (VASA) to investigate the root causes of under-5 mortality and maternal mortality in the state.The federal commissioner of the National population Commission, Kano state , Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, disclosed this at a press conference held on Sunday to marks the beginning of verbal and social autopsy (VASA) in Kano state. The verbal autopsy (VASA) aimed at gaining deeper insight into the root causes of under 5 mortality and the pregnant women,also provide a pathway to save lives. Dr Aminu Ibrahim…

Ayeeshat J Ahmad Defence minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar said, federal government is working round the clock to ensure security of lives and properties and boost the nation’s economy. The minister made the remark while speaking at the opening ceremony of 45th Kano International Trade Fair 2024 in Kano on Saturday. He said, the government is putting a lot of effort in securiing the country for businesses to triumph bearing in minds the role security play in all aspects of life. Muhammad Badaru Abubakar explained that the government of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu initiated policies that will reshape the country’s economy…

Pathfinder organizes Training for Ward Development Committees to Enhance Women’s Health Advocacy in the state.As part of the “Strengthening Multi-level Partnerships for Advancing Women’s Health” project, Pathfinder has conducted a training program for Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to bridge the gap in communication and advocacy skills. The training aims to support advocacy efforts at the sub-national level, prioritizing women’s health to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.The 4-Day training focused on building skills of WDCs on communication and advocacy, to enable them engage local leaders on women’s health issues and drive positive health outcomes in their communities.with the first 50 Participants…

Ayeeshat J Ahmad Honorable Adamu Aliyu Kibiya Kano state commissioner of commerce investment and Industry said Kano state government under the leadership of Engr Abba Kabir Yusif will soon announced a groundbreaking initiative of financial loan of up to N25 billion to eligible entrepreneurs.The commissioner made the remarks in an interview with Aminci Radio, in the program tittle Ilimi Hasken Rayuwa,said about 70% of the funds will go directly to small business enterprises . aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and job creation.Kibiya also urged the business owners to hurry up and register with the Ministry of Commerce to be able to…

The attention of the Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE) ambassador Ibrahim waiya, has been drawn to a widely media report, especially on social media platforms, that the BOT under the leadership of Prof. Mohammad Tabiu, has suspended Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, from the membership of Kano Civil Society Forum. This was contain in a statement issued and Signed by Bashir A Bashir a Media Aid to Amb. Ibrahim Waiya to The TIMES HAUSA. Bashir said The misguided information in the press release, published on some media platforms, said to have been signed by Alhaji Hamisu Isa Sherifai, who…