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Economy/Business

Katsina agency sensitises entrepreneurs to enabling environment for growth, businesses dev’t 

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Katsina State is proactively transforming its business landscape by directly engaging entrepreneurs with a concrete, multi-agency reform package. The state’s Investment Promotion Agency is spearheading efforts to simplify critical processes, evidenced by a significant 38% reduction in the time to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. This initiative uniquely bridges the gap between federal regulators and local businesses, providing direct education on compliance and land administration to foster MSME growth and attract international trade. The core value is a demonstrable shift from policy

General News

Jigawa approves N2.6bn for 2026 Hajj operations

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The Jigawa State Government has approved a ₦2.65 billion operational fund for the 2026 Hajj, prioritizing logistical support, pilgrim welfare, and transparent management to ensure a secure and well-organized pilgrimage. Concurrently, it has allocated ₦374 million for consultancy on a major 560-unit housing project, demonstrating a dual commitment to fulfilling citizens’ spiritual aspirations and addressing critical infrastructure needs through professional oversight and efficient resource allocation.

Gender

NHRC, stakeholders renew call to end discriminatory practices against women, girls

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A high-level coalition in Nigeria, led by the National Human Rights Commission, is urgently mobilizing to dismantle systemic discrimination against women and girls, citing over 50,000 reported cases of gender-based violence and harmful practices in 2025 alone. The campaign identifies deeply entrenched issues—from female genital mutilation and child marriage to discriminatory inheritance laws—as not only human rights violations but severe impediments to national development, education, and economic growth. A critical, multi-sector strategy is being deployed,

General News

Ojo LG Chairman presents ₦9.8bn budget for 2026

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Ojo Local Government’s ₦9.8 billion “Budget of Renewed Hope” for 2026 is a strategic blueprint to transform the area into a prosperous and secure community by aggressively implementing its WHACES agenda. This plan prioritizes critical investments in Works and Infrastructure, Health, Social Welfare, Agriculture, Capacity-Development, Education, and Security. Key practical takeaways include a focus on road construction, drainage to combat flooding, fully equipping new health centers, and expanding social programs for the

General News

Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing his employer in Kano 

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A Kano court has sentenced an employee to death by hanging for the kidnapping and murder of his employer, despite receiving a N15 million ransom, highlighting the severe legal consequences for such crimes in the region. The conviction was secured primarily through the defendant’s own confession and witness testimony, demonstrating the critical role of direct evidence. Notably, a co-defendant was acquitted due to insufficient evidence and a procedural error in the charges, underscoring the judiciary’s strict adherence to legal technicalities. This case stark

Education

49th Convocation: OAU graduates 6562, produces 218 first class

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Obafemi Awolowo University’s 49th Convocation celebrates 6,562 graduates, with a notable 218 achieving First Class Honours, underscoring the institution’s commitment to academic rigor. The ceremony highlighted the university’s role in national development through teaching and research, while acknowledging critical infrastructural support from government and traditional leaders. Graduates are charged to leverage their acquired knowledge and skills for societal advancement. The event also served as a tribute to the institution’s legacy and a reaffirmation of

General News

Communal Clash: Adamawa govt calls for calm, assures security presence in Lamurde

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The Adamawa State government is deploying a multi-pronged strategy to resolve a deadly, recurring communal conflict in Lamurde, centered on a farmland dispute. Its response combines immediate security stabilization with a long-term peacebuilding approach, including direct stakeholder engagement and assuming all medical costs for victims. A critical insight is the government’s explicit warning that continued violence will inflict severe, long-term economic damage on the community, making recovery harder. This underscores that the conflict’s true cost extends beyond immediate casualties to the

Defence/Security

Catholic priest narrates how terrorists bombed Owo church in court

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A Catholic priest, testifying as a key witness, has provided a harrowing firsthand account of the 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, which killed over 40 worshippers. His testimony details the assailants striking at the precise, vulnerable moment as the Pentecost Sunday service concluded, creating chaos with an initial loud noise followed by sporadic gunfire. The ongoing trial of five suspects underscores a critical judicial effort to hold perpetrators accountable for this severe act of violence against a

Community

Jigawa approves committee for grassroots community development

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The Jigawa State government has established a high-level Community Polling Units Development Fund Committee to decentralize and accelerate grassroots development. Chaired by the Governor’s Chief of Staff, the committee is mandated to create a framework ensuring resources are allocated transparently and directly address local needs at the most fundamental community level. A core innovation is its structured mandate to facilitate direct citizen participation in both planning and monitoring projects, promoting accountability. This initiative represents a strategic institutional effort to translate state policies into tangible, equitable socio

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