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…
Author: Editor
Read More
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…
UK Government Invests £19 Million to Launch Climate-Resilient Health and Education Facilities in Nigeria The UK Government has announced a £19 million (approximately ₦38.7 billion) funding commitment to develop climate-resilient health and education facilities in Nigeria. The announcement was made during the joint inauguration by the UK Government, UNICEF, the Federal Government, and the Kano and Jigawa States Government of 84 newly upgraded facilities under the pioneering Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services initiative. In his remark Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed appreciation to FCDO and UNICEF for their longstanding support to the state. “We are grateful…
BUK Inducts Retiring Professor into Hall of Fame,as they Celebrates Literacy asa Tool for Empowerment Bayero University Kano (BUK) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting literacy as a fundamental driver for equitable community development and individual empowerment. The event, held on Monday 8 September 2025, was doubly significant as it served as the induction ceremony for the renowned Professor Fatima Muhammad Umar into the university’s Hall of Fame for her lifelong dedication to adult education, coinciding with her impending retirement. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, set the tone for the day, defining literacy as more than just the ability…
Kano CSO Coalition Disowns Anti-Corruption Protest, Labels It ‘Politically Motivated A coalition of 201 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kano State under the aegis of the Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (PCCSOs) has publicly disowned a recent protest against corruption, describing the organizers as an unrecognized and politically motivated group attempting to hijack the civil society space for a smear campaign. The rebuttal comes in response to a publication dated September 4, 2025, titled “Protest and Solidarity Walk by Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption,” which was attributed to a group calling itself the ‘Forum of Kano CSOs Against…
“Nigeria Set for Landmark Digital Census, President’s Order Awaited” Tsanyawa The National Population Commission (NPC) has completed all necessary preparations for the nation’s first-ever digital population and housing census, awaiting only the directive of President Bola Tinubu to commence the exercise. This announcement was made by the Federal Commissioner representing Kano State at the NPC , Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, during an exclusive interview with Aminci Radio in Kano on Thursday. President Tinubu Receives NMA Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to Healthcare Reforms. KANO STATE PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD ANNOUNCES 2026 HAJJ DEPOSIT AND SEAT ALLOCATION Dr. Tsanyawa revealed that the Commission…