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PDP Criticises Tinubu for Honouring Indian PM, Labels It ‘Misplaced Priority’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to bestow Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
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NPC and FMOH Launch Groundbreaking VASA Study in Jigawa
By Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse
The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has officially commenced the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study in Jigawa State.
Speaking at a…
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms are Not Working – IMF
A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has painted a grim picture of Nigeria's economic reform progress, suggesting that the policies introduced 18 months ago by the current administration have yet to yield tangible…
Jigawa Holds Sensitisation Workshop on Digital Tax Platform
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS) has conducted a one-day sensitisation workshop for accountants from various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) across the state.
The event aimed to…
EU Launches £35 Million Initiative to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis in Jigawa, Kano, Sokoto
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The European Union has launched a £35 million project to address the urgent educational needs of 417,661 out-of-school children in the northern Nigerian states of Jigawa, Kano, and Sokoto.
Named…
Attack on Obajana Substation Stalls Power Expansion
In a fresh assault on Nigeria’s power infrastructure, armed assailants attacked the construction site of a new 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State, on Tuesday night.
The gunmen destroyed a key 150MVA power…
NG-CARES: Jigawa Introduces New Beneficiary Selection Process To Ensure Equitable Support
By Ibrahim Ibrahim
In Jigawa State, a significant improvement in selecting beneficiaries for the Nigeria COVID-19 Action, Recovery, and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program has been met with widespread approval.
The Jigawa State…
Jigawa IGR Rises To N4.2 Billion In October – JIRS Chairman
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Jigawa State Internal Revenue Services (JIRS) has reported a significant increase in the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR), rising from N1.2 billion in August to an impressive N4.2 billion in October…
YAN, Jigawa Chapter, Applauds New National Leaders, Celebrates Youth Empowerment Prospects
The Jigawa State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) has extended hearty congratulations to Rt. Hon. Famiyubo Oluwasegun, affectionately known as "Captain," and Comrade Usman Usman Umar on their recent appointments as the new…
BAF, IFAS Spotlight Key Challenges In Jigawa’s Remote Communities
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
In a significant step towards addressing the pressing needs of remote communities in Jigawa State, the Jigawa Inclusive Forum for Accountability Society (IFAS) and Baba Azimi Foundation (BAF), with support from…
NORTH IN DARKNESS: Ten Key Insights Into The Worsening Blackout Crisis
Massive Power Outage: Seventeen of Nigeria's northern states have endured a severe blackout for over two weeks, with states like Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, and Gombe among the most affected. Only Niger and Kwara states have retained power.
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FG Unveils 50% Tax Relief To Help Firms Increase Salaries
In a bid to alleviate financial pressures on low-income workers and stimulate economic growth, the Federal Government has introduced a legislative bill proposing a 50% tax relief for companies that raise salaries or offer transport…
POWER OUTAGE: Fault Discovered On Ugwuaji-Apir Transmission Line, Repairs To Begin Today
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has identified the fault causing the outage on the Ugwuaji-Apir 330kV Double Circuit transmission line.
The fault, located in Igumale, Benue State, was discovered by a team of TCN linesmen at…
Power Outage Hits Northern Nigeria Due To Transmission Line Fault
A major power outage has impacted the North East, North West, and parts of the North Central regions of Nigeria following the tripping of two 330kV transmission lines operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The incident…
Jigawa State Youth Assembly Holds Second Sitting, Reaches Key Resolutions
By Kabiru Zubairu Birnin Kudu
The Jigawa State Youth Assembly held its second sitting on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Nurses House Conference Hall in Dutse, where key issues affecting the welfare of the youth in the state were…
Education Challenges: SUBEB, UNICEF Introduce Learning Lab Approach In Jigawa
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has launched a new strategy to tackle the challenges facing child education in the…
Jigawa First Lady Champions 2024 Global Hand-Washing Day, Urges Women To Prioritise Hygiene
By Yaseer Ahmad, Dutse
The First Lady of Jigawa State, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, has called on women across the state to adopt hand-washing as a daily habit to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Speaking at the 2024 Global Hand…
New Chairmen Of Jigawa Local Governments Urged To Prioritise Integrity And Development
The Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, has emphasised the importance of integrity and responsible governance during a two-day training workshop for newly elected local government officials.
The workshop, held at the Jigawa…
Jigawa State Government Approves N4 Billion For Key Educational, Infrastructure, And Economic…
The Jigawa State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, has approved a series of major projects and initiatives aimed at improving education, infrastructure, and economic development across the state.
The…
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges To 32.7% In September 2024, Driven By Rising Food Prices
Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 32.7% in September 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
This marks a 0.55% increase from the 32.15% recorded in August 2024,…