The Kano state government has approved the upward review of students’ scholarship by 50 per cent. The governor, Abdullahi Ganduje made the announcement at the pre-61st Independence Anniversary lecture, on Wednesday in Kano. Represented by the Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, the governor said that the payment of the new scholarship allowances would commence soon. He said the decision was in line with the state government’s policy on free and compulsory education. Ganduje, therefore, charged students to make the best use of the opportunity to pursue their educational career. Commenting on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the governor urged…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has sought the support of Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to promote the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. Mr Maulid Warfa, the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kano, said in Kaduna on Wednesday that the support of the broadcast media is key to overcoming COVID-19 crises in the country. He made this known at an advocacy meeting with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of BON, Northwest Zone, on COVID-19 vaccination and other health issues. The event was organised by UNICEF. Warfa, represented by Mr Ogu Enemaku, Communication for Development Specialists, explained that…
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday began a two day meeting with Commissioners of Budgets and Planning from the 36 states and FCT on ways to make Nigeria better. Mr Maulid Warfa, the Chief of Field Office in Sokoto, noted at the opening of the meeting in Sokoto that poverty and deprivation were among the greatest challenges being encountered by governments. The official, who was represented by UNICEF’s Social Policy Specialist, Isa Ibrahim, said that the Community of Practice (COP) meeting was to share experiences and learn from each other on how to make Nigeria better. ”Poverty, vulnerability to poverty…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has begun the process of conducting a world class assessment of basic education in Nigeria to ensure improved quality of teaching and learning. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr Hamid Bobboyi made this known at a two-day workshop on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop has as its theme, “Large Scale Assessment for Basic Education in Nigeria”. It is organised by UBEC, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other critical stakeholders. Bobboyi said that the workshop became necessary to develop competencies and skills for more efficiency and sustainability. He said…
… Also says social protection schemes crucial Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has restated the call for sustained funding of gas projects in Nigeria. He made the submission was virtually during a United Nations High-Level Forum on Jobs and Social Protection on Tuesday. “We believe also that the already challenging global environment is now being further complicated by lack of access to vaccines as well as by policy moves in developed economies and international financial institutions to defund gas projects. “It is clear that climate change and environmental damage will harm the prospect of creating jobs in many countries of the…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army must, “by the necessity of the changing nature of the battle space, sit up and develop novel processes, strategy and tactics to overwhelm the enemy in kinetic and non-kinetic battles”. Gen. Yahaya stated this on Wednesday in a lecture entitled: “The Implementation of the CIMIC Policy of the Nigerian Army and the Conduct of non-kinetic operations in the Northeast: Issues, Challenges and Lessons”. He delivered the lecture to participants of Senior Executive Course 43 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS),Kuru,near Jos. He said that…
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Abia State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists has resolved to undertake an independent tour of projects embarked upon by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu. The chapel made the resolution at its September congress on Wednesday in Umuahia. It said the decision was based on the need to “ascertain, verify and authenticate” in real terms and independently such projects which include infrastructure, education, sanitation, among others. The independent assessment, the chapel said, would also determine the quality and durability of such projects. It further resolved that it would determine the capacity of the state contractors to handle…
Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said that his administration has formally requested the Federal Government to enforce the shutdown of telecom services in parts of the state identified by security agencies as requiring such measures. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, made this known on Wednesday in Kaduna while addressing newsmen on the development. According to the governor in the statement, relevant federal agencies have already informed the state government that the processes for telecommunication shutdown in parts of the state have started. He said it was part of the steps being taken to address the current security challenge…
By Tina George, Minna Niger state government has advocated for the provision of appropriate legislative framework to improve the value of rivers across the country. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Suleiman Yusuf stated this during the 2021 World Rivers Day programme organized by the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources in Minna on Wednesday. According to him, the appropriate legislative framework will create stable and attractive environment for investors and development partners, adding that new policy strategies and innovation would increase the conservation of the rivers. Suleiman said that “pollution of river bodies,…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of 14 days paternity leave for public servants in the new Public Service Rules (PSR). Folashade Yemi-Esan, Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), briefed State House correspondents after FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Yemi-Esan said that the annual leave would henceforth be calculated based on working days instead of calendar days. She said that the Annual Performance Evaluation Review (APER) and Promotions had been replaced with a new Performance Management System. “We presented a memo on the revised Public…