Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced that full local government autonomy is now a reality across the state, describing it as a milestone for grassroots development. The governor made the disclosure on Wednesday during an empowerment programme held in Daura Local Government Area (LGA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Radda…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday signed the state’s N897.8 billion 2026 appropriation bill into law. The budget, presented at the Katsina Government House, is themed “Building Your Future 3.” Radda commended the State House of Assembly for passing the budget within 21 working days, describing their collaboration as a testament to effective…
Governor Dikko Radda has presented a ₦897.8 billion budget proposal for 2026 to the Katsina State House of Assembly, describing it as a roadmap for sustainable development and improved public welfare. Presenting the appropriation bill, titled “Building Your Future III,” Radda said the proposal comprises ₦167.7 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦730.1 billion for capital…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced an unconditional grant of ₦250,000 for each outstanding small business showcasing at the Expanded National MSME Clinic in Katsina. Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed the decision on Tuesday, stating that President Bola Tinubu approved the financial support to strengthen small businesses and accelerate local economic growth. “This grant is not a…
The governments of Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states have entered into a strategic alliance to establish a tri-state electricity market and acquire equity in Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this during a press…
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has reiterated that his administration will not negotiate with armed bandits but will continue to pursue peace through locally led initiatives aimed at restoring stability to affected communities. Speaking at the inauguration of 100 newly trained Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) personnel in Katsina on Wednesday, Radda said his government remains…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has rolled out a fresh round of economic empowerment for women, disbursing ₦50,000 each to 500 female entrepreneurs in Katsina State. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, is part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), which focuses on helping women and families strengthen their livelihoods…
Nigeria’s Health Minister Ali Pate on Monday praised Dr Bello Suleiman, outgoing Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, for steering the institution to what he called “one of the best among its contemporaries.” Speaking through a representative at a reception organised by the Hambali Family Union, Pate said Suleiman’s eight-year tenure…
The Katsina State Government says it will provide industrial tools to repentant bandits as part of its social reintegration programme. The government also announced plans to build 152 houses and business support packages for displaced households in Jibia Local Government Area. Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this in a statement on Monday signed by Dr. Bala…
The Katsina State Government has begun the process of domesticating the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools (NPSSVFS), aimed at protecting children and teachers from attacks. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, confirmed the move on Monday in Katsina while receiving the policy document. The announcement coincided with preparations for…
