By Aisha Mohammed Grant Competition has been identified as a key initiative for strengthening community ownership and enhancing community led interventions in conflict-affected areas across the benefiting Local Government Areas of Adamawa and Borno states. The initiative, co-funded by the European Union and German Cooperation, aims to strengthen Social Cohesion by enabling communities […]
By Hannah Akanta National Population Commission, NPC in Taraba State, has launched the electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system, e-CRVS, to improve the registration of births and deaths through a digital platform. Speaking at the launch in Jalingo the Taraba State capital, Federal Commissioner of National Population Commission, Sanny Sale said the […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, says his administration has fulfilled its commitment to ensuring prompt payment to contractors handling projects across the state. Governor Fintiri stated this during an inspection of the ongoing ultra-modern stadium and NYSC Orientation Camp projects. He said there was no justification for missing the […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, says appointments to the office of Permanent Secretary will remain strictly merit-based to eliminate favouritism and nepotism in the state civil service. Governor Fintiri stated this while announcing the results of the 2026 Permanent Secretaries’ Qualifying Examination at the Government House, Yola. He said […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to executing and commissioning quality projects until the end of its tenure as part of efforts to improve the lives of the people of the state. The governor stated this after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Jimeta Ultra-Modern Shopping […]
By Hannah Akanta Taraba State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Fire Service, has commenced the screening and recruitment of firefighters to strengthen emergency response and mitigate fire outbreaks across the state. Speaking during the screening exercise in Jalingo, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Gombe State Government have called for sustained investment in nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life as a lasting solution to child malnutrition, poor learning outcomes and low productivity. Speaking at the launch of the Preventing Malnutrition in the First 1,000 […]
By Fidelis Jockthan Musiliu Oseni The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has convened a regional seminar for High Court judges from Adamawa and Taraba States, aimed at deepening judicial understanding of the newly enacted Electricity Act 2023. The three-day seminar, themed “Nigeria Electricity Law: Regulation and the Courts,” is designed to expose judges to […]
By Jawati Friday Youths in Adamawa State have been encouraged to embrace continuous learning, develop entrepreneurial mindsets, acquire digital and technical skills, and remain resilient in the face of societal challenges. The Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, Hammajumba Gatugel, gave the advice during the 2026 World Youth Skills Day celebration held in Yola. Commissioner for Entrepreneurship […]
By Lawan Ahmed The Today for Tomorrow (TFT) Initiative has called for the implementation of policies that will strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding, climate resilience, conflict prevention, and decision-making processes across Adamawa State. The call was made during a press briefing organized to mark the close of the ‘Her Response Counts Project,’ implemented in […]