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CS-SUNN, Gates Foundation strengthen partnership on nutrition financing
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A leading civil society coalition, the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), has deepened its partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation following a high-level strategic meeting in Nigeria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the engagement, held on Tuesday, at the Foundation’s Nigeria Country Office, was led by CS-SUNN’s Executive Secretary, Sunday Okoronkwo, and featured discussions with the Global Growth and Opportunity PAC Director, Neil Watkins.
The meeting provided a platform for CS-SUNN to present evidence of the impact of Gates-funded interventions on Nigeria’s nutrition sector, particularly in strengthening financing, improving transparency, and enhancing accountability systems.
According to the organisation, it has evolved into a data-driven alliance comprising over 430 civil society groups across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory. It highlighted key achievements, including a 30 per cent increase in financing for Nigeria’s National Multisectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition through sustained budget advocacy.
CS-SUNN also disclosed that it had facilitated legislative commitments worth ₦13.36 billion to bolster nutrition financing and institutional frameworks, alongside the development of the country’s first digitised nutrition budget tracking platform to support evidence-based decision-making.
The coalition further outlined progress in maternal nutrition, noting the establishment of a national dashboard to track the procurement and distribution of micronutrient supplements. The tool, it said, is already improving coordination between federal and state actors while strengthening accountability.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining a decade-long partnership, which they described as evolving beyond a donor-recipient relationship into a strategic collaboration focused on driving systemic change in Nigeria’s nutrition ecosystem.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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