Budget

Kano State Approves Over ₦69 Billion to Transform Infrastructure, Education and Social Services

The Kano State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a comprehensive package of developmental projects and interventions valued at over ₦69 billion, targeting critical sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, energy, and humanitarian support. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. […]

Gov Yusuf Clears N22 Billion from N48 Billion Backlog of Retirees’ Gratuities and Death Benefits

In a determined push to restore dignity to pensioners and families of deceased workers, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has so far settled ₦22 billion out of the inherited ₦48 billion backlog of unpaid retirees’ gratuities and death benefits. The Governor’s bold intervention comes as he approved the fourth tranche of payments, amounting […]

Kano govt. to Pay ₦15.6 Billion Severance Benefits to Former Councillors

The Kano State Government has approved the payment of ₦15.6 billion as outstanding severance gratuity and allowances for former councillors who served between 2014 and 2024, in what officials describe as a historic move to fulfill long-standing obligations. The decision was reached during the 27th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf […]

Infrastructure Boost as Kano Approves Over ₦51 Billion for Capital Projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved an unprecedented ₦51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery projects across the state, as part of the administration’s strategic push to enhance socio-economic development. This was revealed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa following the 27th Executive Council meeting held […]

Kano to Tackle Water Scarcity with ₦1.7 Billion Utility Payment, Reaffirms Commitment to Sector Reforms

In line with its renewed commitment to end water scarcity, the Kano State Executive Council has approved ₦1.7 billion for the settlement of utility costs for major water facilities across the state. In a statement by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa this was part of the resolutions made at the Council’s 27th meeting held […]

Kano Foreign Scholarship, Blessings To Entire North

The foreign scholarship of Kano state government has been making significant progress and achieving its desired goals as the 1001 students keep returning in batches. Among the recent graduates who excelled in their Master’s programs, 54 students from India stood out, particularly in healthcare-related courses. Notably, 7 students specialized in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), a […]

Gov. Yusuf Commiserates with Minister Bunkure, Rabiu Bichi, AA Rano, and Others

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended heartfelt condolences to several prominent families in the state over the passing of their loved ones, reaffirming his administration’s deep commitment to standing with citizens in moments of grief. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor, accompanied by […]

Governor Yusuf Signs Laws Establishing Four New Agencies in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law four landmark bills that establish new agencies designed to strengthen institutional frameworks and accelerate sustainable development across the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The newly signed laws provide for the […]

Kano, Morocco to Partner on Energy, Agriculture, and Trade

The Kano State Government is set to sign a series of landmark investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Kingdom of Morocco, focusing on renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, as part of its aggressive drive to reposition the state’s economy.This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday.This […]