Kano Plans 2026 Skills Training for 50,000 Youths
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announces a plan to train 50,000 young people in 2026 with practical skills to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance. Read the full details.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announces a plan to train 50,000 young people in 2026 with practical skills to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance. Read the full details.
PAC Foundation's Girls Can Code Cohort 3.0 trained 100 young women as Virtual Assistants, achieving an 84% certification rate. The program boosts employability and economic empowerment in Nigeria's digital economy.
Seplat Energy is inviting applications from young Nigerian graduates for its 23-month Applied Technology Training Programme. The initiative offers hands-on oil and gas skills and City & Guilds certification. Apply by January 30, 2026.
The Albidairi Foundation from Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a large orphanage and mosque in Kano to tackle out-of-school children. Governor Yusuf calls it a timely intervention. Read more.
Kano People’s Rights Alliance accuses Senator Kwankwaso of undermining Governor Yusuf's anti-corruption drive. Read the full details on the N440m drug and N660m borehole contracts under investigation.
Kano State Bureau of Statistics announces a comprehensive 10-day census of all tertiary institutions starting January 14. The data will guide policy and resource allocation for better education outcomes.
Nigeria's revamped TVET initiative records over 13 million applications, aiming to tackle unemployment and skills gap. Can it deliver on its promise for national development?
A Kano High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging for the murder of his infant son. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's verdict.
A two-year-old boy has died after falling into an open well in Kano State. Authorities urge residents to cover wells to prevent future tragedies. Read more.
500 young Nigerians graduate from GreenWorks Africa's solar energy programme, gaining skills to tap into the multi-billion Naira clean energy market and tackle unemployment.
Kano State Executive Council greenlights N6.9 billion for infrastructure, youth empowerment, and anti-corruption. See the full breakdown of projects across the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ushered in 2026 with hundreds of thousands at Kano's Mahaha Square. He pledged renewed development, youth empowerment, and unity for the state. Read more.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed Kano's N1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, the first trillion-naira budget in Northern Nigeria. The budget focuses on infrastructure and inclusive growth.
Kano State Executive Council greenlights N6.9 billion for roads, drainage, water, and youth empowerment projects to boost development and welfare across the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf joined hundreds of thousands at Mahaha Square for Kano's grand New Year 2026 countdown. He pledged renewed development and unity for the state. Read more about the festive event and his promises.
The Federal Government and Wema Bank have opened applications for the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme. This nationwide initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital and entrepreneurial skills. Apply now to transform your care
Kano State Executive Council greenlights over ₦6.9 billion for infrastructure, empowerment, and anti-corruption initiatives. See the full project breakdown and new bills.
The Court of Appeal in Kano has dismissed the appeal by Abdulmalik Tanko, affirming his death sentence for the murder of 5-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Read the full details and public reactions.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announces plans to honour two deceased Kano Assembly members. Meanwhile, a youth group warns Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo against disloyalty, citing threats to political stability.
Kano Youth Mobilization for Change raises alarm over political rift between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Deputy Aminu Gwarzo, warning it threatens state stability. Read their full statement.
Kano police confirm arrest of Mustapha Isma'il for allegedly killing his friend Halifa after a quarrel in Sheshe. The suspect has pleaded guilty. Police urge youths to avoid violence.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed a record N1.477 trillion 2026 budget into law. The 'Budget of Infrastructure and Consolidation' focuses on education, health, and capital projects. Read details.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the amended ₦1.477 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for Kano State, prioritizing capital projects to improve living standards and infrastructure.
MultiChoice invites Nigerian filmmakers to apply for its fully funded 2026 Talent Factory programme. Applications close February 27, 2026. Apply now!
Kano State Hisbah Board operatives have arrested eight teenage girls and one young man for alleged involvement in 'good evening' street activities. The suspects were nabbed in coordinated end-of-year raids. Read full details.
Governor Abdullahi Sule signs Nasarawa's N545.2bn 2026 budget, while Kano Assembly passes a historic N1.47trn spending plan. Details on allocations and legislative actions inside.
The Ebonyi Town Union President in Anambra urges state collaboration for skills acquisition to steer youth away from crime and idleness. Read the full proposal.
Kano State Hisbah Board detained eight girls and one boy for alleged prostitution in a special operation. Suspects aged 15-20 confessed. Read details of the raid.
Kano State will enforce digital-only tax payments from 2026 to curb revenue leakages. Experts urge public embrace of reforms for economic growth. Learn more.
Kavod Relief Initiative partners with GICD in Jos, replacing cash prizes with laptops and tech training for adolescents. Discover how sports is a gateway to digital empowerment.