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Kannywood: Let development banks handle soft loans – Mandawari

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Prominent Kannywood filmmaker, Ibrahim Mandawari has called on the Central Bank to allow development banks rather than commercial banks to handle the distribution of soft loans to the industry.

KANO TODAY recalls that the Central Bank has allocated N200 billion to commercial banks under its Creative Industry Financing Initiative.

In a press statement distributed to reporters in Kano, Mr Mandawari said Kannywood practitioners are unable to meet the stringent conditions set by the commercial banks before accessing the funding.

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Hausa filmmakers cannot afford the N20 million collateral set by the commercial banks, Mr Mandawari said.

He lamented that Kannywood is already grappling with piracy, multiple taxation from regulatory agencies, as well as lack of investments in the sector.

The filmmaker therefore urged the Central Bank to allow banks like the Bank of Industry (BOI), and the Nigeria Export Import Bank (NEXIM) to control the fund so that the intended beneficiaries can access it.

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Gov. Yusuf empowers Kano women with N2.3 billion on livestock business

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The Executive Governor of Kano State His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the second phase of women empowerment on livestock entrepreneurship.

A statement from the office of the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that the women beneficiaries were given three small ruminants (goats) across the 44 Local Government areas of the state.

The iniative was championed under the State’s Livestock Fattining Programme of Kano Agro-Pastoral Development (KSADP).

While flagging off the second phase of programme, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said as part of his administration’s commitment to fighting abject poverty, it has been resolved to coordinate a multi-dimensional approach to supporting the plight of women and youth for self-reliance.

He said under this iniative, the state is distributing seven thousand one hundred and fifty eight (7, 158) goats to two thousand three hundred and eighty six women beneficisries.

The Governor further stated that the programme will include the distribution of one thousand three hundred and forty two (1, 342) cows to women and youth and also one thousand eight hundred and twenty two rams.

While distributing the empowerment, the Governor issued a stern warning on diversion of the animals other than the purpose it was meant for.

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Gov Yusuf inaugurates N4bn Dawakin Kudu road

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has inaugurated a 7.3 kilometer rural road equipped with solar-powered streetlights valued at over N4 billion in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. 

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the project which was launched Sunday, was originally initiated by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was Abandoned by the immediate past governor in state.

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Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.

 

“Today, we witness the realisation of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu,” he said.

Dawakinkudu road

“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community.”

 

The road project was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.

 

Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.

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Rural Development: Gov. Yusuf Commissions N4 Billion Road Project in Dawakin Kudu Abandoned by Ganduje

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a 7.3km road and solar-powered streetlight project worth over four billion naira in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.

The governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed this in a statement right to journalists on Sunday.

According to the statement, the project was originally initiated by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was left incomplete by the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, during his eight-year tenure.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.

“Today, we witness the realization of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu.

“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community,” he said.

The road project, valued at over four billion naira, was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.

Hon. Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.

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