In a significant stride toward bolstering healthcare services, the Katsina State Government has completed the renovation and upgrade of 168 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) across its 34 Local Government Areas. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide round-the-clock critical healthcare services to residents. The comprehensive upgrades encompass infrastructure improvements, provision of essential medical equipment, construction of staff quarters, installation of perimeter fencing, and the establishment of reliable water supply and solar lighting systems in all facilities. In addition to infrastructural enhancements, the state has invested in human resources by training over 5,000 healthcare workers in integrated PHC…
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ASHENEWS reports that Women-led Organizations in Gender-Based Violence in Niger state have called for increased budget allocation in sexual and gender based violence to end violence against women and girls in the state. The group also called on governments at all levels to step up collaboration with state actors and the private sector. This call was made by the group during a Press Conference in Minna. The State Coordinator of the WARD-C Implementation Working Group, Mrs Hassana Joan Kpetu said the call became necessary following the adverse effect SGBV is having on the society. “We are just requesting 0.05% of…
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Commissioner for Land and Survey, Barrister Maurice Magaji, made an appearance at the Minna High Court No. 2 before Justice Mikailu to defend the state government in a case involving land acquisition. The case was filed by eight plaintiffs from Gurara community against the Niger State Governor as the first defendant and the Commissioner as the second defendant. Magaji stated that his presence in court was necessitated by the lack of lawyers handling cases for the ministry adding that his appearance would also encourage the counsels to put in their best. He emphasized that…
Read with the understanding that we all have scars and everyone is a potential person with disability. If you are in doubt of this, please reach out to me on how and why you are a potential person with disability. Disability, is often defined as a physical, mental, sensory, or intellectual impairment that, when combined with social and environmental factors, limits a person’s full and effective participation in society. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes disability as a complex interaction between an individual’s health condition and the social and environmental barriers they encounter. Disabilities can be temporary or permanent and…
ASHENEWS reports that the lack of defined roles for the Niger State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) was a bone of contention during the 2024 budget screening of the Ministry and Agency at the state House of Assembly. The Legislators who were conducting the screening wondered the exact roles the Humanitarian Ministry and NSEMA are carrying out in the state while noting that the budget for NSEMA seems higher than that of the Ministry. The Chairman of the Committee of Women Affairs and Humanitarian Affairs, Honorable Afiniki Dauda, said there were no defined streamlined…
ASHENEWS reports that Niger state Lawmakers have raised concerns over delays in road and drainage projects, particularly in urban and rural areas, urging the state Ministry of Works to take decisive action to ensure contractors meet project deadlines. These observations were made during the Ministry’s 2025 budget screening, reviewing the Ministry’s budget performance and project execution. During the session, the lawmakers highlighted complaints from residents about prolonged road construction work disrupting access to homes and businesses. They pointed to stalled road projects in Minna and other areas, where drainage and earthworks have remained incomplete for extended periods. The Chairman of…
ASHENEWS reports that the family of the late Haliru Dantoro, Emir of Borgu, has renewed their appeal to the federal government to intervene in what they describe as a prolonged case of land exploitation by Gilmor Engineering Nigeria Limited. The family of the Late Haliru Dantoro, Emir of Borgu, is calling on relevant government agencies, security authorities, and concerned individuals to urgently intervene in addressing the maltreatment and lack of regard for human rights exhibited by Gilmor Engineering Nigeria Limited. The disputed land, located in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, has been used as a quarry…
Health and development leaders from the public and private sectors have advocated for digital innovations to strengthen Nigeria’s adolescent health ecosystem. The event focused on integrating primary healthcare, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), education, and economic empowerment to create sustainable systems for young Nigerians. The advocates are concerned about the need to shape a robust health ecosystem for Nigerian adolescents, calling for continuous engagement of public health leaders, private-sector innovators, and advocates. They believe that the future of adolescent health in Nigeria holds transformative potential. The cocktail dialogue, co-hosted by eHealth Africa and Brands on a Mission (BOAM),…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Tuesday said it is not against President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills that are currently before the National Assembly.