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The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance its investigative capacity and anti-corruption efforts. During a…

The Katsina State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Dikko Radda, has approved the bulk purchase of electric and solar-powered vehicles and tricycles under the state's public transportation programme. The decision, announced after…

LAGOS, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major milestone by successfully exporting two cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, made the…

In a significant move for Nigeria’s fuel market, Dangote Refinery has reduced the pump price of petrol from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, with the new rate taking effect from Saturday, 1st February 2025. In an official statement, the refinery…

In a landmark policy shift, Ghana is set to become a visa-free destination for all African nationals starting in early 2025. President Nana Akufo-Addo approved the policy change in December, fulfilling a commitment made during the…

The Jigawa State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed strong dismay over reports of fraudsters extorting money from farmers under the guise of fake agricultural intervention programmes. In a press…

By Ibrahim Ibrahim Beneficiaries of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Results Area II in Jigawa State have signed a utilisation agreement to ensure the proper application of the support provided under…

In a bid to strengthen youth empowerment in agriculture, the Jigawa State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) paid a courtesy visit to Dr Saifullahi Umar, Technical Adviser on Agriculture to the Jigawa State Government. The…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged robust support for Nigeria’s bid to join the G20, describing the nation as a “valued sister country.” Speaking at the launch of South Africa’s G20 presidency in Cape Town on…

By Bala Ibrahim The Jigawa State House of Assembly, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has initiated a campaign to address the alarming number of out-of-school children in the state. Jigawa is ranked…

After years of stalled progress and missed deadlines, Nigeria's Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed crude oil processing, operating at 60% of its capacity, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). …

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s 3.46% GDP growth in Q3 2024, attributing it to his administration’s economic reforms but acknowledged the need for further action to improve living standards. In a statement by…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly this week, according to the Senate. The announcement comes as the Senate Committee on Finance intensifies its review of the Medium-Term Expenditure…

In a significant boost to education and staff welfare, the College of Education (COE), Gumel, has commended Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, for his decisive intervention in addressing long-standing issues affecting the…

In a landmark collaboration, the Jigawa State Government and the IshK Tolaram Foundation have provided custom-made prosthetic limbs to individuals with disabilities in the state. The initiative, aimed at enhancing mobility and…

The Ringim Emirate Council in Jigawa State has pledged unwavering support for the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JG-PCACC) in its mission to combat corruption and institutional injustice across the…

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has joined forces with the League of Northern Democrats (LND) to tackle the pressing challenges facing Northern Nigeria, including terrorism and socio-economic strife. Speaking during the Forum’s…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), in partnership with UNICEF, has trained 170 Faecal Sludge Emptiers and other environmental workers to sustain the state’s open defecation-free (ODF)…

The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has commended Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar for his pivotal contributions to bolstering Nigeria’s security framework. The association, which…

Organised Labour has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse policies on currency devaluation and high energy costs, which they argue have plunged Nigerians into deeper economic hardship. The appeal was made during the 6th…