Year: 2024

Gov. Yusuf Signs over N719 billion Appropriation Bill into Law for 2025 Fiscal Year

Pledges accelerated infrastructural growth, social empowerment and poverty alleviation in 2025 In line with standard appropriation plan, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assented into law the budgetary allocation for 2025 fiscal year in the sum of N719, 755,417, 663. Of the total budget size, the sum of N262, 670,660,562.68 representing 36 per cent dedicated to […]

Kano State 2025 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget, N549,160,417,663.00 billion.

Kano State 2025 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget, N549,160,417,663.00 billion. Capital expenditure stands at N312,634,912,672.18 billion, while recurrent expenditure takes 236,525,504,990.82 billion. This budget is projected to have a ratio of capital to recurrent 57:43 percent, respectively, when approved. Important sectors of the economy have their share as follows; Education: 168.4 billion (31%) Health: N90. 6 […]

Kano Government to Prosecute Tax Defaulters in 2025 while Targets Over N80 Billion Internal Revenue in the Coming Year

The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, will commence the prosecution of all tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its major reforms in tax administration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kaduna. According to the statement, Dr. Zaid Abubakar, […]

Kano Executive Council Approves Over N28 Billion for Development Projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved more than N28 billion for critical projects and initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other vital sectors. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the approvals were finalized during the council’s deliberations on Wednesday, at the Government House. Key among the […]

Kano Emerges Overall Best at 2024 National Agric Show, TEENS MATA Honors Governor Yusuf

Kano State has been named the overall best state at the 2024 National Agricultural Show held in Nasarawa State. The state also secured second place in the fisheries value chain category at the just concluded national Agric show. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, revealed that the trophy […]

Governor Yusuf Appoints Prof. Shehu Galadanci, Shehu Sagagi, as Chair, Secretary of Kano State Shura Council.

In a landmark effort to promote inclusive governance and enhance policymaking through community engagement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the composition of the Kano State Shura Council. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the council comprises 46 distinguished members, including renowned Islamic scholars, respected academics, […]

Governor Yusuf reshuffles cabinet, drops SSG, scraps COS portfolio

In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate […]

Visit to the Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi

“I was pleased to visit the Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi, where we were warmly received by His Excellency, Mr. Ubong Akpan Johnny, the Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to India. The visit was a good opportunity to discuss our shared interests in India, especially in the fields of education and healthcare. I thank […]