A 3-day stakeholders’ sensitization workshop on Demographic Dividend Roadmap was held in Kaduna State.The workshop, organized by the National Population Commission (NPC) Kano State Office, in collaboration with the Lafiya Programme, aimed to sensitize stakeholders on the importance of harnessing Kano state demographic dividend for sustainable development In his statement, Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission, Kano State, emphasized the significance of collective action in achieving the demographic dividend agenda. “If we invest wisely in health, education, employment, and governance, we can unlock the potential of our young people and reap the benefits of a demographic dividend,” he said.The…
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has honored Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, MNIA, with an award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Board, particularly during the recent destruction of confiscated alcohol. The award was presented yesterday at the KNUPDA Conference Hall. Speaking at the event, the Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, who was represented by the Director General of the Board, Alhaji Abba Sa’id Sufi Danbatta, expressed the Board’s appreciation for Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu’s support. He noted that Hisbah had reached out to several ministries and agencies for assistance with vehicles and other…
The Executive Secretary of Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, has responded sharply to the recent news public by The TIMES HAUSA highlighting the crisis facing private hospitals in Kano. According to Dr. Mukhtar, KSCHMA will conduct a thorough screening exercise to identify and eliminate ghost enrollees who are receiving healthcare benefits without proper authorization .This move aims to address concerns over stagnant capitation fees, which have been a major point of contention between KSCHMA and private hospitals. Dr. Mukhtar clarified that the agency disburses a capitation fee of N2,400 per enrollee, covering the individual…
The difficulty in accessing medical services by enrollees of the Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KSCHMA) at private health institutions has been attributed to the delay in reviewing capitation fees paid to the service providers.Launched in 2016, the State Contributory Healthcare Management Scheme stipulates that the state agency will review the capitation fees every four years.The scheme was designed to protect families from the financial hardship of huge medical bills, limit the rise in healthcare services, improve access to quality healthcare, and maintain high standards of healthcare delivery services within the scheme. The scheme was also designed to provide…
Shugaban Majalisar Karamar Hukumar Gwarzo Dakta Mani Tsoho Gwarzo ya Jagoranci Kaddamar da tagwayen Kwamitocin ne har guda biyu yau a ofishinsa.Kwamitocin su ne , Kwamitin Gyaran rijiyoyin burtsatse da Kwamitin Samar da Kudin Shiga.Dakta Mani Tsoho Gwarzo yace kafa Wadannan Kwamitocin yana da Muhimmancin gaske, idan akayi la’akari da anfanin tsaftattacen Ruwan Sha ga rayuwar aluma tare da Samar da Kudin Shiga Dan gudanar da Muhimman ayyukan raya kasa .Daga Nan , Shugaban ya tabbatar da cewa tuni Majalisar Karamar Hukumar ta sayo kayan gyaran tuka tuka na miliyoyin naira, Wanda Wadannan Yan Kwamiti za su zagaya mazabu goma…
Despite Nigeria Received a new shipment of leprosy drugs, Kano State is yet to benefit, leaving thousands of patients in danger of irreversible nerve damage and deformities. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the drugs will arrived in Nigeria on March 9, after a year-long delay caused by new regulations and testing policies . The country, which reports more than 2,000 new cases a year ran out of supplies partly because drugs were held up after new regulations were introduced. According to Dr,Sulaiman Musa Kofa, Kano State TB and leprosy Control programme officer said,the State, which reports a significant…
The Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government, Alhaji Saleem Hashim Gwangwazo, emphasized this while addressing the two newly appointed District Heads during their assumption of duty at his office.Alhaji Saleem Hashim Gwangwazo introduced the newly appointed District Heads as Dan’iyan Kano, Alhaji Haruna Rasheed Sunusi Bayero, and Dallatun Kano, Alhaji Bashari Mashe Alu. He commended their dedication, experience, and commitment to human development and progress.Reaffirming the local government’s commitment to collaboration with traditional rulers, Alhaji Saleem Gwangwazo stressed the importance of working together to drive development in the area. He also commended the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir…
In a commendable demonstration of support for the media community during the holy month of Ramadan, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed over 450 bags of 25kg rice to various journalist associations within the state. This initiative underscores the governor’s recognition of the pivotal role that journalists play in societal development and his commitment to their welfare during this significant period. The event took place on Saturday at the Kano Press Centre under the leadership of the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and the Kano Commissioner of Information, Comrade Abdullahi Wayya. The beneficiaries of this benevolent…
Gwamnatin jihar Kwara ta kuduri aniyar yiwa duk wani mazaunin jihar rijista tare da basu lambobi da katin shaida na jami’an tsaro na jihar (SSID). Mukaddashin Janar na Hukumar Rijistar Mazauna Jihar Kwara (KWSRRA), Tajudeen Jimoh ne ya bayyana haka a lokacin da yake zantawa da wakilinmu a Ilorin, babban birnin jihar. Jimoh ya ce gwamnan jihar, Karkashin AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq ya umarci hukumar KWSRRA da ta tabbatar da cewa an yi wa daukacin mazauna jihar rajista tare da ba su katin shaida na musamman.“Gwamnatin jihar ta bayyana cewa ayyukanta na tseratar da rayuka da dukiyoyi da ci gaban tattalin arziki…
The Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN) has elected new executives with a promise to positively transform the mortgage sector of the economy.The election which was held at the Biennial General Meeting of the association, saw Ayo Olowookere elected as President and Chairman of the National Executive Council (NEC). He is also the Managing Director (MD) of the Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank.Other members of the Newly Elected National Executive Committee of the Association are: Mr. Arinze Adigwe, Vice President and MD of Homebase Mortgage Bank; Mr Ime Okon, the Deputy President East of the council and MD Awka Savings. Mr.…