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Muhammad Alabira Nabordo Jigawa State has emerged as the fastest growing state in internally generated revenue (IGR) among the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2024. This is contained in a letter nominating Mallam Umar Namadi for the Governor of the Year in IGR Award 2025. According to data from the Joint Tax Board (JTB), the state grew its IGR by 127.31% from N27.54 billion in 2023 to N62.60 billion in 2024, making it the third fastest growing among the 37 subnationals in the country. Dr. Nasir Sabo Idris, Executive Chairman of Jigawa State Internal Revenue…

From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Dutse branch, has commended Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi for the training and support grants to 600 women on the production Tom Brown to tackle Malnutrition. The commendation was made by the Jigawa state secretary of the association comrade Dallami Haladu Shuaibu during the executive meeting of the association held at NASSI Secretariat Dutse. Comrade Dallami who described the effort as Economic Empowerment through boosting SMEs aimed to Fight Against Child Malnutrition and reduce stunting rate in the state. According to him, Tom brown production is one…

Muhammad Alabira Nabordo Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has sworn in Prof. Salim Abdurrahman Lawal as the pioneer Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development. The Governor described the creation of the ministry as a historic move, aimed at unlocking the sector’s vast potential and driving economic diversification in the state. According to Mohammed Hamisu Gumel, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said in release made available to Nigerian Times Online on Thursday that the occasion took place at the Council Chamber of the Government House Dutse. In Namadi said livestock is the second largest economic activity…

Muhammad Alabira Nabordo Jigawa Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with Hadejia/Jama’are River Basin Development (HJRBDA) to expand irrigation, mitigate flooding, and boost agriculture. The Governor made this statement on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the HJRBDA management team, led by its Managing Director, Rabi’u Suleiman Bichi, at the Government House in Dutse. Governor Namadi highlighted the vast potential of the Hadejia Valley, which has 24,000 hectares of land, with 6,000 already developed and 18,000 more targeted for agricultural use. He expressed optimism that developing these additional hectares would significantly improve the livelihoods of the…

Muhammad Alabira Nabordo The Deputy Minister of Agriculture from Liberia, David Akoi, led a powerful delegation to Jigawa State for a study tour focused on rice production. During a courtesy call at the Government House in Dutse, Akoi explained that Liberia imports about 70% of its rice needs, despite being a major rice consumer. He said t pplhe Liberian government aims to change this narrative by producing at least 70% of its consumption needs. Akoi highlighted the significance of rice in Liberia’s politics and economy, recalling the 1979 “rice riot” that led to the overthrow of President William R. Tolbert.…

By Muhammad Tanko The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, has Monday dismissed allegations of nepotistic recruitment, marginalisation of Plateau State indigenes, and procurement irregularities contained in a widely circulated open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The letter, purportedly authored by leaders of the Plateau Youth Council, Berom Youth Moulders, and Berom Intelligentsia, accused the NVRI of breaching the Federal Character Principle in its 2022 recruitment, sidelining host communities, and planning a lopsided hiring of over 200 staff. In a rebuttal, NVRI management described the claims as “falsehoods and misinformation,” stressing that recruitment was based on approved vacancies,…

Muhammad Alabira Nabordo Jigawa State Commissioner for Humanitarian and Special Duties, Hon. Auwal Sankara, has disbursed N50 million in empowerment funds to over 250 youths and women from his constituency. Each beneficiary received N250,000 to either expand their businesses or start new ones. The cash empowerment program was launched during Governor Umar Namadi’s visit to Ringim Local Government as part of the state government’s “Government and Public Engagement” initiative. Hon. Sankara stated that the program complements Governor Namadi’s efforts in youth employment, job creation, and poverty alleviation. The commissioner promised to continue supporting the governor’s 12-point agenda, designed to foster…

Mikail Tsoho, Dutse CASCADE Nigeria has called on men and women in Jigawa State to support lactating mothers in accessing nutritious food, promoting six months of exclusive breastfeeding as well as appropriate complementary feeding for children. This appeal was made to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2025, tagged “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create a Sustainable Support System.” The initiative aims at promoting better health outcomes for children and empower mothers to make informed choices about their babies’ nutrition. This call was made by Gara Alheri Shiyya, Health and Nutrition Technical Officer, during awareness and interactive sessions with community members in Jahun and Kafin…

Muhammad Alabira Nabordo The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commended Jigawa State for its efforts in creating a conducive business environment, ranking second in the country in 2023. This was revealed in a two different seasons program held recently in Dutse, Jigawa State capital by the Federal Information Centre Dutse. The Technical Session was held with government officials and the PEBEC Team, while the round table session was with the private sector. Governor Malam Umar Namadi who was represented at the Town Hall meeting said the administration has been working to improve the state’s business climate through various…

By Muhammad Tanko Three local miners were killed in a landslide at the Bakin Bundiga tin mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Wednesday. Eyewitness Dantala Sani confirmed the tragedy on Thursday. He recounted that the miners were navigating a newly dug tunnel when a section of heavy mud collapsed, trapping them around 2 p.m. “Three of our colleagues were inside the hole,” Sani said. “Suddenly, a heap of mud gave way, burying them instantly. Two died immediately, while the third passed away around 2 a.m. during rescue attempts.” Sani described desperate efforts to save Zubairu…