Corruption and Accountability in Journalism : A Call for Reform within the NUJ-FCT Council.
Opinion Journalism remains a critical profession that educates the public, ensures governmental accountability, and immensely enriches societal discourse. It strives to uphold ethical standards and maintain public trust, even in the face of challenges presented by a rapidly evolving media landscape. The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) is instrumental not only in safeguarding the rights…
admin2Kano : Govt Vows to Preserve it’s Heritage Sites
By Omagha Idam The Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged not to leave any stone unturned in safeguarding all long standing heritage sites across the state. This move is particularly referring to having collaboration with relevant stakeholders to contain the destruction menace of such sites in the name…
Kano : Gov Yusuf Commits to Agro – Processing Growth Through IFAD Partnership
By Sharon Akuboh The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged timely funding for initiatives under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), particularly focusing on the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) program. This commitment was made during a meeting with IFAD Country Director Mr. Dede Ekove, as outlined in a statement issued…
Auditors Speak on having a uniform Auditing System in Nigeria
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara THE body of Federal and State Auditor Generals of Nigeria has called on public finance officers to be active in the war against corruption in the country. The body also called for a uniform auditing standard in the auditing profession in Nigeria. Sunday Adegoke, National Chairman of the body, in a capacity-building workshop…
2025 : Wike To Ban Operation Of Taxi Drivers Not Profiled By Security In FCT
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration has assured that car owners that are not profiled by Security Agencies will no longer be allowed to operate as taxi drivers in the territory from January 2025. Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike gave this assurance in Abuja when he gave out 80 number of brown…
Kano State Humanitarian Ministry Parleys United Nations
By Omagha Idam In a bid to boost welfare of the citizenry in Kano State and reduce poverty, a delegation from the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by the Commissioner, Hon. Amina Abdullahi Sani alongside the Ministry’s Technical Adviser Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba and relevant ministry directors, held a successful…
SWOFON Celebrates World Food Day in Ebonyi…PDA calls for training on Agroecology for Women farmers
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara A group of women in Agriculture known as Smallholder Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria, Ebonyi Chapter has identified delay in the release of farm inputs from the government, lack of access to Agricultural credits, and lack of storage facilities, among others, as contributory factors to food insecurity in the country. The women farmers…
Girls Coding for Change : CITAD Launches Program in Northern Nigeria
To address the digital divide and support gender inclusion in Northern Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched an eight-week coding program, the “Ta’iya Coding Training Program,” for 25 young participants in Kano State. The program began on Tuesday at Kano CITAD’s head office aims to help youths in Northern Nigeria,…