Kaduna Debt Burden: As The State Services Its Debt With N67.5 billion In 2023
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje Debt has become an integral part of our fiscal reality. The widening budget deficit due to dwindling revenues necessitates national and sub-national governments to borrow. Borrowing in itself is not bad, depending on its effective utilization and capacity to service it and pay back. Kaduna State is one of the most […]
Reparations and Repatriation: Ned Nwoko Appointed Senate Committee Chair.
Abuja, Nigeria: In a historic announcement during the Wednesday plenary session on July 17, 2024, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko was appointed as the chairman of the newly established Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation. This appointment marks a critical moment as Nigeria and other African nations ramp up efforts to confront historical injustices and champion […]
Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains Edo State Deputy Governor
Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement that faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Government has filed a stay of execution of the judgement. Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as […]
Sokoto students coalition hails Governor Aliyu Sokoto, urges free education
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A coalition of Sokoto state indigenous students’ associations has hailed Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto for his resilience towards prioritising education and support to Sokoto indigenous students academic pursuit across institutions of higher learning. Speaking to reporters at a joint press conference in Sokoto Monday , Comrade Musa Atiku who chairs the […]
House of Reps member, Abubakar Adams is dead
The House of Representatives has lost yet another member, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams. ALSO READ: Zamani Foundation Urges Women to Build Capacity Ahead of Kaduna Local Government Election Until his death on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, Adams was chairman, House Committee on Sports, and representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency of Kaduna State. Adams’ close […]
Zamani Foundation Urges Women to Build Capacity Ahead of Kaduna Local Government Election
The Zamani Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has called on women in parliament to enhance their skills and support one another ahead of the upcoming local government election in Kaduna State. This appeal was made during a training session titled “Capacity Building for Women in Parliament Before the Local Government Election” on July 15, 2024. ALSO […]
Stakeholders Develop Community Engagement Framework for Climate Change-Responsive Social Protection in Kaduna
Kaduna, Nigeria – A significant step towards enhancing social protection systems in response to climate change impacts has been made with the conclusion of a two-day technical session focused on developing a community engagement framework. Organized by the OGP Technical Working Group (TWG) on Strengthening Social Protection Systems, the session took place on June 27th […]
NGO Urges Religious Leaders to Promote Gender and Equitable Opportunity Bill in Kaduna
A Nigerian non-governmental organization, Zamani Foundation, has called on religious stakeholders, including pastors, imams, and traditionalists, to propagate the Gender and Equitable Opportunity (GEO) bill in Kaduna State. The appeal was made by the Director General of the Zamani Foundation, Mrs. Talatu Zamani Henry, during a sensitization program titled “Advanced Women’s Political Participation Project in […]
A Win For Democracy, Not Yet Uhuru!
The Supreme Court judgement on Local Government financial autonomy is a welcome development and if effectively enforced will deepen our democracy. The logic behind the local government being administratively and financially autonomous is to ensure government and governance is taken closer to the people. This is designed to give true expression to the democratic definition […]
Assessment of Accountability Mechanisms Aims to Improve Education Sector Performance in Kaduna
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, North West Nigeria. Civil Society Organizations and accountability mechanisms focused on education in Kaduna State have undergone an assessment by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) to enhance their technical capabilities and influence education sector reforms effectively. In his welcome address, Ugwu Kelechi, Policy and Strategy Intervention Manager […]