In a fresh attempt to tackle the rebound of polio in the state, the Kano State government has set a target to vaccinate 3.9 million children under the age of five during the June 2025 Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign. This was made known on Thursday by Dr. Nasir Mahmoud, Director-General of the Kano State Primary…
The Kano State government has commended the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) for its commitment to boosting agricultural outputs and promoting industrialisation in the state. This followed the commissioning of a multimillion-naira peanut snack processing factory in Kano. A representative of the Kano State Ministry of Agriculture, Alhaji Aminu Iliyasu, who is also the…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the Kano State government to establish a Ministry of Livestock. The association expressed confidence that if this done, it would improve the welfare of herders and their livestock. The call was made by the Kano State chairman of the association, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu….
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken a significant step towards empowering young farmers in the state. Recently, 340 youths graduated from the Livestock and Horticulture Institutes, and each of them received a starter pack to kick-start their agricultural journey. The governor’s initiative is aimed at reducing poverty and promoting food security in the…
The Kano State Commissioner for Commerce, Investment, and Industry, Shehu Sagagi, has disclosed the seizure of N180m worth of adulterated sesame seeds, commonly known as “beniseed,” at the Dawanau International Grains Market. Sesame (Sesamum indicum), locally referred to as “beniseed” in Nigeria, is a key agricultural commodity grown in various states, including Nasarawa, Taraba, Benue,…
