Kano is set to make history this October as it hosts Northern Nigeria’s first-ever BSides Cybersecurity Conference, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts from across the region to share knowledge and address the growing challenges of the digital world. The two-day event, scheduled for October 18–19, 2025, will take place at Baba Ahmad University,…
Kano, Nigeria — In a remarkable turnaround, Kano State has surged from 35th to 4th position in Nigeria’s 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking, marking one of the most significant improvements in the nation’s climate governance history. The new ranking, released by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in collaboration with the University of…
In this debut episode of the Kano First Media Podcast, we take a closer look at Gwamnatin Abba – the administration of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. We discuss his vision, policies, achievements, and the challenges faced since taking office. Join us as we explore how his leadership is shaping Kano’s political and social…
BY Hassan Sani Tukur In the storied political landscape of Kano State, where ideology often intersects with identity, Governor Abba K Yusuf has emerged not merely as a successor to power but as a steward of a legacy deeply etched into the conscience of the people. His rise in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples…
By Hassan Sani Tukur In the life of every society, there comes a moment when the pursuit of progress must transcend the physical and confront the intangible—when roads and bridges, though vital, are no longer sufficient to carry the weight of a people’s aspirations. That moment has arrived in Kano. Under the discerning leadership of…
In the spectrum of governance, few sectors demand as much precision, compassion, and foresight as education. For Kano State, the scars of neglect under the horrors of Ganduje administration ran deep—particularly in the provision of qualified teachers and the structural integrity of basic education. The decay reached such a digree that His Excellency, Governor Abba…
From the ancient Fombina Kingdom in Adamawa, Nigeria’s polo cavalry will make a short trip to the historic city of Kano for the prestigious 2025 Kano International Polo Tournament. The two-week festival, billed for the Usman Dantata Polo Ground from the third week of September, promises top-flight action featuring Nigeria’s best teams alongside foreign counterparts…
NBS figure is inaccurate, Kano received over $22m foreign investment, not $120,000 in Q1-2025 — KanInvest Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest) has debunked the report released by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Kano state has received only $120,000 Foreign Capital Inflows in Q1 2025. The report, published by sections of the media, stated…
A yau Laraba, 3 ga Satumba, 2025, Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano ta kai ziyara masarautar Karaye, inda ta gana da Mai Martaba Sarkin Karaye da sauran manyan masu ruwa da tsaki a yankin. Wannan ziyara ta samu jagorancin Mai Girma Babban Kwamanda na Hisbah, Imam Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, tare da Mai Girma Chairman na…
The Kano State Government has taken a bold step towards reducing the high number of out-of-school children by approving the procurement of free school uniforms worth over ₦1.1 billion for primary one school pupils. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approved the sum of ₦1,147,582,000 for the provision of uniforms to all pupils admitted into Primary One…
