Salim Umar Ibrahim

Kano State

Investigative Journalist at Daily Trust

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Nigeria: Kano Flags Off 2025 Hajj Airlift, Assures Pilgrims of Support

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Kano State government, on Wednesday, flagged off the airlift of its first batch of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a strong assurance of full logistical and welfare support throughout the spiritual journey. The flag-off ceremony, which held at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, was presided over by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, who represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Nigeria: Dangote Donates N15bn to University

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

Group President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced the donation of N15billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil(ADUSTECH), Kano State. Dangote, who is also the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) was reappointed the Chancellor of the University.
Nigeria: Artisans, Technicians Undergo Training in Kano

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

Over 160 associations of artisans and technicians across Kano State have benefitted from a leadership development training designed to enhance their managerial capacity and business outlook.
Nigeria: Ganduje Under Fire Over One-Party State Comment

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Abdullateef Aliyu |Abbas Jimoh |Salim Umar Ibrahim

The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has come under fire over his remarks suggesting the party is not opposed to Nigeria becoming a one-party state. Ganduje had, in an interview with State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, insisted the APC was not actively pursuing a one-party system.
Nigeria: Uromi Killings - 40 Days After, Families Demand Justice

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

Forty days after the killing of 16 hunters from Kano State in Edo, grieving families have renewed calls for justice during a solemn prayer and protest in Kibiya Local Government Area. The hunters, from Kibiya, Rano, and Bunkure LGAs of Kano State, were ambushed and killed in Uromi, Esan North-East LGA of Edo State, while returning home for Eid-el-Fitr. The incident sparked nationwide outrage and demands for accountability.
Nigeria: Son Certifies 80 Manufacturers, 130 Products in Kano

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Tuesday certified 80 manufacturers and 130 products in a major step towards promoting product quality and consumer safety in Kano State. SON presented a total of 327 quality certificates to the companies under its Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP), which verifies that products meet the Nigerian Industrial Standards.
Nigeria: Govt to Resuscitate Grazing Reserves, Dams to Address Rangeland, Pastoralist Livelihood

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing grazing reserves and restoring water infrastructure in an effort to address challenges facing rangeland and pastoralist livelihood across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, who was represented by his Special Assistant, Eustace Iyayi, at the 5th International Conference on Drylands organized by the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano.
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernanceProtest - 10 People Killed, N11bn Lost in Kano - Report

Feb 20, 2025 | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Kano State Government's Committee of Inquiry on the #EndBadGovernance protest has submitted its findings, revealing that 10 people were killed and property worth N11 billion destroyed during the demonstration. Lawan Wada, a retired judge and committee chairman, presented the report on Wednesday at a State Executive Council meeting held at the government house presided over by Governor Abba Yusuf.
Nigeria: Salam Takaful Distributes Surplus to 200 Participants in Kano

Feb 19, 2025 | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

Salam Takaful Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical and equitable insurance practices by distributing surplus funds to over 200 participants at an event in Kano. The initiative, in line with the principles of Islamic insurance (Takaful), ensures that policyholders share in the financial surplus generated over the year.
Nigeria: Son Raises Concern Over Substandard Lubricants

Feb 19, 2025 | allafrica.com | Salim Umar Ibrahim

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has raised concerns over the growing prevalence of substandard lubricants in the country, warning that such products pose serious risks to consumers and the economy. The agency also revealed that it seized and destroyed counterfeit and substandard goods worth over N20 billion in 2024 as part of its ongoing efforts to promote economic growth, industrialization and trade facilitation.