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Baraya emerges North-West SBMC Chairman
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) in Kano State, has been elected as the chairman of the SBMC for the North-West geopolitical zone.
KANO FOCUS reports that the election was part of a broader effort by the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC to establish a national leadership for the SBMC.
The North-West zone of Nigeria, comprising seven states, including Kano, was actively involved in the process.
Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Wazirin Gwandu from Kebbi State was elected as the national chairman of the SBMC, while Dr. Ashir Ismail from Lagos State became the national secretary.
In his acceptance speech Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya expressed gratitude to Malam Yusuf Kabir, Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board in Kano, for his support in facilitating the participation of Kano State representatives in the election.
Baraya emphasized the committee’s intention to collaborate with other education stakeholders to enhance community involvement in basic education.
This development is a testament to Kano State’s growing influence in Nigeria’s education sector.
With this achievement, the state is poised to play a more significant role in shaping the country’s education policies.
Source: SUBEB
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has forwarded the name of Dr Nura Iro Ma’aji to the State House of Assembly as Commissioner-nominee.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Speaker of the House, Alhaji Ismail Falgore disclosed this on Tuesday while reading the governor’s letter.
It will be recalled that Gov. Yusuf had on Monday sent six names to the State House of Assembly as Commissioner-nominees.
The nominees include the immediate past Chief of Staff (CoS) Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, Dr Dahiru Hashim, Comr. Ibrahim Wayya, Dr Isma’il Dan Maraya, Dr Gaddafi Sani Shehu and Alhaji Abdulkadir AbdulSalam.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a significant surge in daily data usage, with a 39% increase from last year, averaging 336 gigabytes per second.
KANO FOCUS reports that this growth underscores the country’s shift towards a data-driven lifestyle.
Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Wada Maida shared these insights at the 93rd Telecom Consumer Parliament in Abuja.
As Nigeria continues to navigate its digital transformation, the NCC’s boss said efforts to address consumer concerns and promote sustainable growth will be crucial in shaping the country’s digital future.
Citing a recent global report on data usage, the NCC Chief said there are now over 5 billion internet users, with Nigeria alone accounting for 132 million connections.
According to him, Nigerians spend an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes on social media daily, far above the global average, underscoring how deeply embedded digital interaction is in our lives.
On the parliament, he said the theme was timely, as internet use has become essential to daily life, and their role at the NCC is to not only to ensure accessibility but to enhance service delivery for consumers.
He said, “Over the past two decades, the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria has transformed from basic voice services to high-speed data that connects, informs, and powers innovations.
“With the rollout of 3G, 4G, and now 5G, we’ve seen Nigerians adopting social media, e-commerce, online banking, and more.The introduction of 3G networks in the mid-2000s marked the beginning of this shift, enabling basic browsing and email.
“Now, with 5G promising even faster speeds and lower latency, new frontiers are opening for innovations such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and the Internet of Things, driving further demand for data.
“Today, as data consumption grows, fueled by digital advancements, we must address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency.”
The parliament featured panel, and interactive sessions where aggrieved consumers unbottled their complaints and sought regulatory intervention.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dr. Abdullahi Hamisu Shehu, a distinguished scholar from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has been awarded the prestigious 2023 African Studies Review/Cambridge University Press Award for Best Africa-Based Doctoral Dissertation.
KANO FOCUS reports that the honor was conferred during the 67th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association (ASA) held in Chicago, USA, from December 12 to 14, 2024.
Dr. Shehu, a faculty member in BUK’s Department of History, earned his PhD from Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
His award-winning dissertation, titled “Procession, Pilgrimage, and Protest: A Historical Study of the Qadiriyya-Nasiriyya and Islamic Movement in Nigeria Public Religiosity in Northern Nigeria, 1952–2021,” explores the intricate relationships between public religiosity and identity formation in northern Nigeria.
Focusing on two significant movements—the Qadiriyya-Nasiriyya, a reformed Sufi order, and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shia revivalist group—Dr. Shehu’s research delves into the historical, social, and religious dynamics of public demonstrations, including Sufi processions (Maukibi) and Shia protests and symbolic journeys (Muzahara and Tattaki). His work highlights how these practices contest public space and visibility, reflecting the sociopolitical and religious complexities of post-colonial northern Nigeria.
As a scholar affiliated with Bayero University, Kano, Dr. Shehu’s recognition is a testament to the University’s contribution to global scholarship. His academic journey is marked by accolades, including his roles as a Fellow of the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa (Social Science Research Council, New York) and a Lisa Maskell Fellow (Gerda Henkel Foundation, Germany). Dr. Shehu has also presented his research at numerous international academic conferences and workshops.
This groundbreaking achievement not only underscores Dr. Shehu’s academic excellence but also reinforces Bayero University, Kano’s position as a hub for intellectual and scholarly contributions from Africa. His work provides fresh perspectives on the sociopolitical dynamics of northern Nigeria and exemplifies the transformative impact of African scholarship on global academic discourse.
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