The Kano State Government has begun a refresher training programme for more than 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming, as part of efforts to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance. The State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, while declaring the training open in Kano, said the programme, organised by the
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the deplorable condition of dilapidated schools inherited from the previous administration. This is contained in a statement by Balarabe Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education, on Tuesday in Kano. He stated that the Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, made the promise during
Dr. Ali Makoda, Kano State Commissioner of Education, has ordered a thorough investigation of the death of two boys from the Government Boarding Secondary School. The boys, Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dunguruwa, were harmed by senior colleagues with a local metal object known as “Gwale-Gwale.” Bashir Muhammed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, read
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has approved N3 billion for the renovation of 13 boarding schools allegedly shut down by Abdullahi Ganduje, his predecessor. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ibrahim Adam, special adviser on information to Yusuf, said the affected schools would be upgraded. “The renovation became necessary due to the dilapidated state
Kano State’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has increased the annual Conditional Cash Transfer amount given to female students from ₦20,000 to ₦60,000 per beneficiary. The AGILE project, supported by the World Bank, aims to improve secondary education opportunities for female students, particularly in underserved communities. Moreover, the Kano State AGILE
Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has reassured the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to civil-military cooperation with the inauguration of a Special Intervention Quick Impact Project at Kofar Na’isa in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. The project, facilitated by Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed, an indigene of the community, involved the
The Kano State Government has allocated 31.5% of its 2025 budget to improve education in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, revealed this, stating that the move is part of a plan to achieve quality education through proper planning and execution. As part of efforts to boost the education sector, the
The Kano State Government has set up a committee to oversee the skill acquisition initiative in tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to align education with practical job market demands and promote self-reliance among graduates. Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), stated that the concept demonstrates the government’s commitment to cultivating job
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced scholarship opportunities for top-performing graduates of the two bilingual colleges in Kano State to pursue advanced studies in China and France. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral relationships with China and France, aimed at unlocking economic and educational opportunities for the state. The Governor
The Kano State Government has released the 2024 Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination results, underscoring its dedication to expanding access to quality education and reducing financial pressure on households. This was made known by the State Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Ali Makoda, during a press briefing in Kano. He stated that the announcement aligns with Governor
