Agriculture

From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The federal government approved the sum of one billion (N1Bn) for the commencement of the construction of the police training institute at Kafin Hausa local government in Jigawa State. The chairman Senate…

From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees. Addressing the beneficiaries at the Pension House before the disbursement, the State…

From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state government through Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning organised all the Nutrition's stakeholders with a support from partners for the validation of Social Behavioural Change strategy on…

A two-day strategic meeting aimed at identifying core issues affecting governance, climate change, economic growth, and social service delivery has been convened by PACE (Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement) in…

From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The Baba Azimi Foundation (BAF), through its Partnership and Local Rights Programme (LRP) under the Inclusive Forum for an Accountable Society (IFAS), organised a one-day quarterly meeting to review and…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, on Thursday, 29 May 2025, welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Jigawa State Chapter, at the Command Headquarters in Dutse. …

In Jigawa State on 15th of May, 2025, the young farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture and climate change assembled for a one-day summit on Agriculture and Climate Change, with the theme "Quest for Climate-Smart, Productive,…

In a sweeping display of fiscal transformation, the Federal Government and 33 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, have collectively repaid ₦1.85 trillion in domestic loans between June 2023 and December 2024, following…

Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, has outlined the Federal Government’s ambitious goal to boost local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to 70% by 2030, in line with the Presidential…

Jigawa State’s commitment to inclusive governance has received commendation from the Partnership for Inclusion of Local Governance (PILGOB), a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs). Led…

From: Zulkifl Abdullah Dagu The Jigawa State House of Assembly has constituted an 11-member committee to amend the 2024 State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Law. The request, contained in a letter from Governor…

The Jigawa State Judiciary has sworn in 19 newly appointed Sharia Court Judges (Alkalis) in a ceremony held at the Judicial Complex in Dutse. The event was attended by Hon. Judges, Kadis, Magistrates, Sharia Court Judges, judicial…

The Jahun Local Government Council, Jigawa State has taken significant steps to tackle water scarcity by approving the expansion of the water supply system from the Lambu water station to various quarters in Jahun town. Comrade Ismael…

The Executive Chairman of Jahun Local Government, Hon. Jamilu Muhammad Danmalam, has pledged to install solar-powered lights in Tsangaya (Islamic) schools across the local government area to enhance learning conditions. He made the…

From: Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental organisation, Beta Nigeria, has engaged and empowered media influencers in Jigawa State to drive positive change in the education sector. Hajiya Aida Isah, a team member of Beta Nigeria,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved billions of Naira for the expansion of 12 River Basin projects across the country to enhance irrigation farming and ensure food security. The Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin…

From: Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Girl Researchers have called on the general public to prioritise issues affecting girls and provide them with the necessary support to achieve their aspirations in life. The call was made during…

The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to construct 10 small dams across the state, aimed at enhancing dry-season farming and improving livelihoods. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Flood Control and Climate Change, Hamza…

Governor Malam Umar Namadi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Jigawa State through the implementation of the 12-Point Agenda blueprint, calling for teamwork and innovation in governance. Speaking at a two-day…

The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked claims that the Federal Government has scrapped Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), clarifying that a proposal for a 12-year compulsory education within the…